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$407,339$247 / 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 96How 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

654 KEMPTON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,646 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$407K
$390K low$425K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,828 (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.$338,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$103,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$389,120

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.0.14
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
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

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 · 0.3 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

654 Kempton 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 81% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 96% 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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$256K$678K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$407,339
CheaperTypical $418,140Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$247
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,646 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,802 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1882
OlderTypical 1909Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 654 Kempton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$407,33944% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24721% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,646 ft²43% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac71% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than188217% of homes4% of homes

About 654 Kempton St

How much is 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA is $407,339 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $389,851 to $424,827. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA?

654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,646 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA built?

654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA?

654 Kempton 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 654 Kempton 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 44% of them ($407,339 against a typical $418,140), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($247 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,646 ft² against a typical 1,802 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1882 against a typical 1909). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 19% 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 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 654 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA was $3,828. The county assessed it at $338,500.

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