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$347,464$283 / 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 87How 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

8 THOMPSON ST

NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,229 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
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

$347K
$304K low$391K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,651 (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.$322,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$344,945

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.56 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%
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.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.0.12
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(5)

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
Alfred J. Gomes Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
New Bedford High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

8 Thompson 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 93% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Bristol County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in New Bedford 02740
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% 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.

This home
$262K$662K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$347,464
CheaperTypical $416,581Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,229 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,803 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 8 Thompson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Bedford 02740Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$347,46414% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28341% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,229 ft²21% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac59% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than188519% of homes4% of homes

About 8 Thompson St

How much is 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA is $347,464 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $303,955 to $390,973. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA last sell?

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

How big is 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA?

8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,229 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA built?

8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA?

8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA is assigned to Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Roosevelt Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA compare to other homes in New Bedford 02740?

Among the 9,709 homes in New Bedford 02740, it is worth more than 14% of them ($347,464 against a typical $416,581), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($283 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,229 ft² against a typical 1,803 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1885 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 7% 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 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Thompson St, New Bedford, MA was $3,651. The county assessed it at $322,800.

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