242 Austin St
New Bedford, MA 02740
6 bd 2 ba 1,728 sqft Built 1914 Lot 4,230 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$330,000
Feb 16, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | Sold | $330,000 | MLS #72841719 |
| Jan 8, 2020 | Sold | $261,200 | MLS #72581705 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Sold | $117,000 | MLS #72471313 |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Relisted | $114,900 | MLS #72471313 |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Listed | $114,900 | MLS #72471313 |
| Nov 27, 2000 | Sold | $73,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,700 | $94,600 | $437,300 | $4,946 |
| 2024 | $255,500 | $87,800 | $343,300 | $4,120 |
| 2023 | $215,300 | $74,300 | $289,600 | $4,138 |
| 2022 | $163,600 | $67,600 | $231,200 | $3,593 |
| 2021 | $163,600 | $64,200 | $227,800 | $3,551 |
| 2020 | $109,400 | $64,200 | $173,600 | $2,805 |
| 2019 | $102,600 | $64,200 | $166,800 | $2,747 |
| 2018 | $93,700 | $64,200 | $157,900 | $2,626 |
| 2017 | $79,800 | $62,500 | $142,300 | $2,375 |
| 2016 | $76,500 | $60,800 | $137,300 | $2,264 |
| 2015 | $73,800 | $60,800 | $134,600 | $2,117 |
| 2013 | $77,200 | $71,800 | $149,000 | $2,135 |
| 2006 | $94,600 | $66,500 | $161,100 | $1,751 |
| 2005 | $67,400 | $69,700 | $137,100 | $1,559 |
| 2004 | $52,300 | $69,700 | $122,000 | $1,509 |
| 2003 | $52,300 | $41,800 | $94,100 | $1,380 |
Property facts
Year built
1914
Property type
multi_family
Stories
2
Beds
6
Baths
2
Living area
1,728 sqft
Lot size
4,230 sqft
ZIP code
02740
City
New Bedford
Street
Austin St
Coordinates
41.64776, -70.93785
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,980
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 242 Austin St last sell?
242 Austin St most recently sold on Feb 16, 2022 for $330,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 242 Austin St?
The most recent total assessment for 242 Austin St (year 2025) is $437,300 with $4,946 in property tax.
How does 242 Austin St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 32.5% above the last sale price of $330,000.
When was 242 Austin St built?
242 Austin St was built in 1914.
How does 242 Austin St compare to others on Austin St?
We track 8 other properties on Austin St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Austin St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 242 Austin St?
242 Austin St is a 6 bed, 2 bath, 1,728 sqft, 4,230 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 242 Austin St a flip candidate?
Yes — 242 Austin St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 242 Austin St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 242 Austin St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.1%
Implied 1-yr
+8.3%
2026 Q2
$485.6K
2026 Q3
$494.5K
ZIP 02740 — Median Price History + Forecast
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