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$442,108$288 / 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 93How 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

159 RICHARD ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,535 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$442K
$413K low$471K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$348,108
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$278,486
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.21%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$94,000
CITIZENS BANK · recorded Jul 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,237 (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.$374,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$323,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$420,185

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.22
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
John B. DeValles Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

159 Richard St 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 less than 73% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Newer than 85% 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
$268K$668K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$442,108
CheaperTypical $424,330Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $302Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,535 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,812 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 159 Richard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$442,10859% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28841% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,535 ft²38% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac89% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195785% of homes41% of homes

About 159 Richard St

How much is 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA is $442,108 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $412,937 to $471,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA?

159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,535 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA built?

159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA?

159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to John B. DeValles Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Roosevelt Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 159 Richard St, 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 59% of them ($442,108 against a typical $424,330), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($288 against a typical $302), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,535 ft² against a typical 1,812 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1957 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 27% 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 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Richard St, New Bedford, MA was $4,237. The county assessed it at $374,600.

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