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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $269,900 on May 30, 2006

38 ARLINGTON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,904 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.
2,587 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,900 · May 30, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,288 (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.$379,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$282,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$466,308

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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(1)

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
Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Normandin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

38 Arlington 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in New Bedford 02745
  • Among the smallest lots in New Bedford 02745
  • Older than 77% of homes in Bristol County

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.

Living area1,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size2,587 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 38 Arlington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02745Bristol County
Living areabigger than1,904 ft²74% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,587 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192324% of homes23% of homes

About 38 Arlington St

When did 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA last sold on May 30, 2006 for $269,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA?

38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,904 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA built?

38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA?

38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Normandin 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 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02745?

Among the 7,491 homes in New Bedford 02745, it is bigger than 74% of them (1,904 ft² against a typical 1,398 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,587 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1923 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Arlington St, New Bedford, MA was $4,288. The county assessed it at $379,100.

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