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$629,503$231 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $575,000 on Jul 29, 2024

253 DAWSON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,723 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$630K
$600K low$659K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · Jul 29, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,485 (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.$573,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$138,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$435,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$500,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$537,795

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.0.19
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(15)

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.

M
Normandin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Jireh Swift Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: New Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02745These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,729
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,439 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,493
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,030
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

253 Dawson 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 98% of homes in New Bedford 02745
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Bristol County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in New Bedford 02745
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 82% of homes in New Bedford 02745

What homes are worth in New Bedford 02745

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

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$154K$640K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in New Bedford 02745.

How it measures up in New Bedford 02745

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Bedford 02745.

Estimated value$629,503
CheaperTypical $430,031Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $333Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,723 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,399 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 253 Dawson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02745Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$629,50398% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2318% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,723 ft²91% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac64% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than192118% of homes22% of homes

About 253 Dawson St

How much is 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA is $629,503 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $600,043 to $658,962. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Jul 29, 2024 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA?

253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,723 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA built?

253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA?

253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Normandin Middle School (middle), rated D-; Jireh Swift Elementary School (elementary), 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 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02745?

Among the 7,491 homes in New Bedford 02745, it is worth more than 98% of them ($629,503 against a typical $430,031), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($231 against a typical $333), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,723 ft² against a typical 1,399 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1921 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 69% 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 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Dawson St, New Bedford, MA was $6,485. The county assessed it at $573,400.

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