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$358,573$329 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $71,825 on Jun 15, 2009

257 CHESTNUT ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,089 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.
2,709 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$359K
$312K low$405K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$71,825 · Jun 15, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,143 (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.$277,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,030

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.0.06
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(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(5)

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

E
John A. Parker Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Keith Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

257 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 91% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 84% 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.

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$267K$681K

This home is worth more than 17% 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$358,573
CheaperTypical $418,634Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$329
CheaperTypical $298Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,089 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,811 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size2,709 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 257 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$358,57317% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32968% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,089 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,709 ft²14% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190950% of homes16% of homes

About 257 Chestnut St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA is $358,573 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $311,816 to $405,330. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Jun 15, 2009 for $71,825, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

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

257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,089 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

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

257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

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

257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to John A. Parker 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 257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,711 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is worth more than 17% of them ($358,573 against a typical $418,634), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($329 against a typical $298), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,089 ft² against a typical 1,811 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (2,709 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1909 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 9% 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 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was $3,143. The county assessed it at $277,900.

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