78 Chestnut St
New Bedford, MA 02740
5 bd 3 ba 2,471 sqft Built 1872 Lot 6,547 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$220,000
Dec 12, 2014
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2024 | Sold | $525,000 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Listed | $485,000 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Sold | $220,000 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 14, 2014 | Listed | $229,850 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sold | $87,500 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Relisted | $66,700 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Listing removed | $66,700 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Listed | $66,700 | MLSPIN |
| May 30, 2007 | Sold | $214,000 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 28, 2007 | Listed | $219,900 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 2, 2007 | Listing removed | $219,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 3, 2006 | Listed | $219,900 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 23, 2006 | Listing removed | $280,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 2, 2006 | Listed | $280,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Listing removed | $289,900 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 6, 2004 | Listed | $289,900 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 26, 1993 | Sold | $81,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,400 | $97,800 | $523,200 | $5,917 |
| 2024 | $343,900 | $83,500 | $427,400 | $5,129 |
| 2023 | $260,200 | $69,900 | $330,100 | $4,717 |
| 2022 | $211,700 | $63,900 | $275,600 | $4,283 |
| 2021 | $211,700 | $63,900 | $275,600 | $4,297 |
| 2020 | $189,700 | $63,900 | $253,600 | $4,098 |
| 2019 | $178,400 | $63,900 | $242,300 | $3,991 |
| 2018 | $160,300 | $63,900 | $224,200 | $3,728 |
| 2017 | $136,500 | $63,900 | $200,400 | $3,345 |
| 2016 | $118,400 | $63,900 | $182,300 | $3,006 |
| 2015 | $96,400 | $63,900 | $160,300 | $2,522 |
| 2013 | $100,200 | $76,900 | $177,100 | $2,538 |
| 2006 | $202,900 | $82,300 | $285,200 | $3,100 |
| 2005 | $147,300 | $82,300 | $229,600 | $2,611 |
| 2004 | $110,800 | $82,300 | $193,100 | $2,389 |
| 2003 | $109,300 | $50,300 | $159,600 | $2,340 |
Property facts
Year built
1872
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
2,471 sqft
Lot size
6,547 sqft
ZIP code
02740
City
New Bedford
Street
Chestnut St
Coordinates
41.64042, -70.93322
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 78 Chestnut St last sell?
78 Chestnut St most recently sold on Dec 12, 2014 for $220,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 78 Chestnut St?
The most recent total assessment for 78 Chestnut St (year 2025) is $523,200 with $5,917 in property tax.
How does 78 Chestnut St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 137.8% above the last sale price of $220,000.
When was 78 Chestnut St built?
78 Chestnut St was built in 1872.
How does 78 Chestnut St compare to others on Chestnut St?
We track 8 other properties on Chestnut St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Chestnut St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 78 Chestnut St?
78 Chestnut St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,471 sqft, 6,547 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 78 Chestnut St a flip candidate?
No — 78 Chestnut St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 78 Chestnut St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 78 Chestnut St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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