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$534,436$239 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

21 SHELL ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,240 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$534K
$478K low$591K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,475 (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.$484,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$341,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$466,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$491,055

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.Colonial
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
William H. Taylor Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: New Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02744These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.14,142
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,195 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,428
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

21 Shell 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 more than 90% of homes in New Bedford 02744
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Bristol County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in New Bedford 02744
  • Newer than 91% of homes in New Bedford 02744

What homes are worth in New Bedford 02744

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

This home
$175K$678K

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in New Bedford 02744.

How it measures up in New Bedford 02744

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Bedford 02744.

Estimated value$534,436
CheaperTypical $396,731Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $311Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,136 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1918Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 21 Shell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02744Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$534,43690% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23912% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²53% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac89% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196991% of homes53% of homes

About 21 Shell St

How much is 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA is $534,436 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $478,336 to $590,536. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

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

How big is 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA?

21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA built?

21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA?

21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to William H. Taylor Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02744?

Among the 2,341 homes in New Bedford 02744, it is worth more than 90% of them ($534,436 against a typical $396,731), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($239 against a typical $311), it is bigger than 53% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 2,136 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1969 against a typical 1918). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 52% 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 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Shell St, New Bedford, MA was $5,475. The county assessed it at $484,100.

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