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164 Chestnut Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

Offered at$524,900

Residential Income · Active · MLS #73571688
Listing Courtesy of Rosewood Realty | Eric Alberto

5Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,949Square feet
1844Year built

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About this home

This New Bedford two-family brings together classic character, flexible living space and strong potential for an owner occupant or investor. Offering nearly 2,000 sq ft, the first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms, a spacious living room, dining room, sunroom, a kitchen with updated counters/refrigerator, pantry and remodeled bath, while the second-floor unit provides 3 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, a pantry and skylight. Original details add personality throughout, including hardwood floors in each unit. A rear deck and fenced yard extend the living space outdoors. Numerous recent updates provide added comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind, including two upgraded water heaters, updated electrical with an Emporia energy monitor and whole-house surge protector, and all-upgraded plumbing. The roof is under five years old, while the updated solar skylight brings in plenty of natural light. Outside, enjoy the updated expansive covered front deck and recent siding updates, adding to the home’s curb appeal and functionality. With a a full basement and access to public transportation, this property offers versatility for rental income, multigenerational living or an owner looking to offset their mortgage while building equity. The seller intends to paint the exterior depending on the terms of an accepted offer but reserves the right not to do so. Buyer should not rely on exterior painting unless agreed to in writing.

Property information

Details at a glance

Interior

Rooms
10
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Fireplaces
3

Building

Style
Multi Family
Year built
1844
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Shingle

Land & utilities

Lot size
0.11 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Zoning
RB

Financial

Annual taxes
$4,391
Assessment year
2025

Listing history

Price and status timeline

  1. Ter

    $2,000 · Jul 8, 2026

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Estimated value$537,292

Estimated range $517,854$556,729

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Local market context

How this home compares in New Bedford

MetricThis propertyNew Bedford
List price$524,900$600,00013% below local
Price / sq ft$269$21824% above local
Days on market57
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