Sold for $350,000Sold

Sold Sep 18, 2026

beds: 4
baths: 2
sq ft: 1,550
Built: 1893

278 Palmer St

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About this home

Buyers Lending may Fall through!!! MOTIVATED SELLERS!! 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, High Schools

Listing last checked: October 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM EDTListing updated: September 23, 2026 at 3:30 AM EDT

Listed by Brian Tregoning · StartPoint Realty · MLS #73525663

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Details at a glance

Interior4 property facts

Rooms: 7
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Basement: Yes · Full, Partially Finished

Building5 property facts

Style: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1893
Garage: 2
Parking: 7
Foundation: Granite

Land & utilities5 property facts

Lot size: 0.09 sq ft
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Pool: Not reported
Zoning: R-!

Financial2 property facts

Annual taxes: $4,340
Assessment year: 2025

Location

Price and status timeline

Sld
$149,000 · Sold $130,000 · Oct 11, 2010

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Automated value estimate $408,318

Estimated range $372,007–$444,629.

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Overall presentation: below average

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