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$385,969$181 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

17 CHESTNUT ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,137 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.
3,554 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Sep 2, 2026.

Valuation

$386K
$362K low$410K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,961 (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.$350,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$265,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$463,125

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.Conventional
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Keith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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%

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How this home compares

17 Chestnut 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 86% of homes in Bristol County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Bristol County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Bristol County

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
$258K$671K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$385,969
CheaperTypical $417,269Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $297Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,137 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,808 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size3,554 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 17 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$385,96932% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1812% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,137 ft²63% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,554 ft²34% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than188621% of homes4% of homes

About 17 Chestnut St

How much is 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA is $385,969 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $362,365 to $409,573. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

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

How big is 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,137 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA built?

17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; New Bedford High School (high), rated F; Keith Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in New Bedford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Chestnut 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 32% of them ($385,969 against a typical $417,269), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($181 against a typical $297), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,137 ft² against a typical 1,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,554 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1886 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 14% 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 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was $3,961. The county assessed it at $350,200.

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