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$498,859$287 / 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 93How 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 $460,000 on Sep 20, 2024

279 PALMER ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,741 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$499K
$466K low$531K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · Sep 20, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,587 (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.$405,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$308,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,360

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.0.10
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
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(3)

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
Thomas R. Rodman Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

279 Palmer 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 81% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 94% 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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$261K$679K

This home is worth more than 81% 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$498,859
CheaperTypical $418,809Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,741 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 279 Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,85981% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28743% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,741 ft²47% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac53% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than189738% of homes6% of homes

About 279 Palmer St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA is $498,859 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $466,417 to $531,301. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Sep 20, 2024 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

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

279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,741 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

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

279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA?

279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Thomas R. Rodman 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 279 Palmer 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 81% of them ($498,859 against a typical $418,809), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($287 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,741 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1897 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 44% 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 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA was $4,587. The county assessed it at $405,600.

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