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$422,258$235 / 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 94How 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 $380,000 on Oct 4, 2023

279 HIGHLAND ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02746
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,800 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.
1921
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

$422K
$397K low$448K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · Oct 4, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,340 (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.$383,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$390,830

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.0.22
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.Radiant
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Carlos Pacheco Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Keith Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: New Bedford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02746These 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
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.17,126
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,655 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,808
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,551
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

279 Highland 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 77% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Bristol County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in New Bedford 02746
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in New Bedford 02746
  • Older than 77% of homes in Bristol County

What homes are worth in New Bedford 02746

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

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$188K$575K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in New Bedford 02746.

How it measures up in New Bedford 02746

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Bedford 02746.

Estimated value$422,258
CheaperTypical $401,821Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 279 Highland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02746Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,25861% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23512% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²34% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac89% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192169% of homes23% of homes

About 279 Highland St

How much is 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA is $422,258 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $396,561 to $447,955. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Oct 4, 2023 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA?

279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA built?

279 Highland 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 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA?

279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Carlos Pacheco Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Keith 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 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02746?

Among the 2,159 homes in New Bedford 02746, it is worth more than 61% of them ($422,258 against a typical $401,821), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($235 against a typical $319), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 2,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1921 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 23% 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 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Highland St, New Bedford, MA was $4,340. The county assessed it at $383,700.

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