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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $108,000 on Aug 6, 2001

179 BOLTON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,378 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.
3,406 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$108,000 · Aug 6, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,325 (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.$470,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$380,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$387,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$530,734

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.12 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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 SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

179 Bolton 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Bristol County
  • Newer than 75% 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.

Living area2,378 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,811 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 179 Bolton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,378 ft²70% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,406 ft²31% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192575% of homes25% of homes

About 179 Bolton St

When did 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Aug 6, 2001 for $108,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA?

179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,378 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA built?

179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA?

179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to John B. DeValles Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Roosevelt 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 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,711 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,378 ft² against a typical 1,811 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (3,406 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1925 against a typical 1909). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA was $5,325. The county assessed it at $470,800.

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