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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $170,000 on Apr 17, 2009

42 COTTAGE ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,784 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$170,000 · Apr 17, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,809 (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.$513,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$414,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$431,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
82
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.12
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Betsey B. Winslow Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Keith Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

42 Cottage 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 86% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Bristol County

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.

Living area2,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,813 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 42 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,784 ft²81% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac62% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191966% of homes20% of homes

About 42 Cottage St

When did 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Apr 17, 2009 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA?

42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,784 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA built?

42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA?

42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Betsey B. Winslow 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 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,710 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,784 ft² against a typical 1,813 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1919 against a typical 1909). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA was $5,809. The county assessed it at $513,600.

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