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$581,659$382 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $540,000 on May 30, 2025

257 APPLETON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,523 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.
1978
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

$582K
$522K low$642K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$540,000 · May 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,462 (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.$482,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$337,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$510,245

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.Ranch
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
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

Transaction History(9)

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.

M
Normandin Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Charles S. Ashley Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

257 Appleton 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 94% of homes in New Bedford 02745
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in New Bedford 02745
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in New Bedford 02745
  • Newer than 74% 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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$160K$638K

This home is worth more than 94% 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$581,659
CheaperTypical $432,201Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$382
CheaperTypical $331Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,523 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 257 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02745Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$581,65994% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38278% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,523 ft²58% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac73% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197874% of homes63% of homes

About 257 Appleton St

How much is 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA is $581,659 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $521,531 to $641,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA last sold on May 30, 2025 for $540,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA?

257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,523 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA built?

257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA?

257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Normandin Middle School (middle), rated D; Charles S. Ashley Elementary School (elementary), 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 257 Appleton 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 94% of them ($581,659 against a typical $432,201), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($382 against a typical $331), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,523 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1978 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 63% 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 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Appleton St, New Bedford, MA was $5,462. The county assessed it at $482,900.

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