278 Palmer St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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$389,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1550 SQFT
22.96 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

Welcome to New Bedfords lovely West End This Lovely 4 bedroom 1 bath Home is perfect for the Large Family and entertaining its generous driveway, Swimming pool and 2 car garage. EV vehicle Hook up wired in. ideally located in New Bedford’s desirable West End. This home offers a perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle — Students/Professionals/History and Nature lovers are just steps from Buttonwood Park and Zoo, minutes from the city’s historic downtown, and a short drive to sandy beaches. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the new MBTA South Coast Rail station with direct service to Boston, while nearby shops, restaurants, and medical facilities keep daily needs close at hand. Location Highlights: • Buttonwood Park & Zoo – ~0.3 miles / 5 min walk • St. Luke’s Hospital – ~1.0 mile / 5 min drive or 20 min walk • Downtown New Bedford & Waterfront – ~2.5 miles / 8–10 min drive • East Beach – ~3.5 Close to Elementary, Middle, and Highschool

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Amenities

  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Range, Refrigerator

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Partially Finished

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1550
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1893
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Foundation Info: Granite
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Road Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73525663
  • Last Updated: 06/01/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/01/2026Active$389,000$251MLSPIN
05/28/2026New$389,000$251MLSPIN
10/11/2010Price Change$229,000$146MLSPIN
10/11/2010Price Change$209,000$133MLSPIN
10/11/2010Price Change$169,000$108MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Brian Tregoning, StartPoint Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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