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$517,669$335 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1397 ROCKDALE AVE

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,544 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$518K
$491K low$545K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,738 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$507,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$407,265

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Keith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: New Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02740These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,465
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,186 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1397 Rockdale Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 84% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Newer than 97% of homes in New Bedford 02740

What homes are worth in New Bedford 02740

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$286K$670K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in New Bedford 02740.

How it measures up in New Bedford 02740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Bedford 02740.

Estimated value$517,669
CheaperTypical $424,828Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$335
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,795 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 1397 Rockdale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$517,66984% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33568% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,544 ft²38% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac95% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than200097% of homes86% of homes

About 1397 Rockdale Ave

How much is 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA is $517,669 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $490,718 to $544,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA last sell?

1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA last sold on Apr 29, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA?

1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,544 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA built?

1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA?

1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Keith Middle School (middle), rated D+; New Bedford High School (high), rated F. All sit in New Bedford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,709 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is worth more than 84% of them ($517,669 against a typical $424,828), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($335 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,544 ft² against a typical 1,795 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2000 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1397 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA was $5,738. The county assessed it at $507,300.

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