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261 County St

New Bedford, MA 02740

6 beds
2 baths
2,011 sqft
3,158 sqft lot
$203 per sqft
1880 build
– on site

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Experience the charm of history with this beautifully renovated Historic Colonial home in New Bedford’s Washington Square. With 6 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 2,011 square feet of living space, this residence offers ample room for comfortable living and entertaining. The restored woodwork and newly renovated kitchen with premium counters and a breakfast bar exude classic elegance. Formal dining and living rooms with high coffered ceilings and decorative moldings create an atmosphere of sophistication and wonder. The main floor primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom offers ultimate convenience, while the attic and full basement provide further possibilities. Meticulously restored with a long list of important improvements including roof, heating, electrical, and plumbing, this home seamlessly blends historic charm with modern convenience, preserving its allure while offering desired amenities. Do not miss the opportunity to own a piece of history in this stunning property.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / The Mathew J. Arruda Group / Compass

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MLS# 73233902 —

The Building

Year Built:

1880
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Granite
Exterior Features:

Porch
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

2011
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Closet
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

Dryer Hookup - Electric

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2011

Location

Directions:

South on Allen Street, right on County Street.
Latitude:

41.624538
Longitude:

-70.925487

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:0036 L:0300,2888287
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.07
Lot Size SqFt:

3158
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Zoning:

MUB
Fencing:

Fenced
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

10607
Tax Annual Amount:

3319
Tax Assessed Value:

276600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Main Level Bedrooms:

1
Master Bedroom Level:

Main,First
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Sconce

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Oven
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Congdon
Middle Or Junior School:

Keith
High School:

Nbhs/Voc

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Off Street

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Utility Costs

$341/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/4/24 Jun 4, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$410,000	-2.4%
5/21/24 May 21, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$420,000
5/14/24 May 14, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$420,000

House Sold on 6/4/2024

$410,000

Listing provided by broker:

The Mathew J. Arruda Group

Compass

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261 County St

New Bedford, MA 02740