42 Locust St
New Bedford, MA 02740
5 bd 3 ba 2,692 sqft Built 1920 Lot 4,870 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$545,000
Apr 12, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | Sold | $545,000 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Listed | $509,900 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Sold | $241,000 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Listed | $239,900 | MLSPIN |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $427,500 | $97,500 | $525,000 | $5,938 |
| 2024 | $338,600 | $90,600 | $429,200 | $5,150 |
| 2023 | $259,500 | $76,600 | $336,100 | $4,803 |
| 2022 | $206,300 | $69,700 | $276,000 | $4,289 |
| 2021 | $199,500 | $66,200 | $265,700 | $4,142 |
| 2020 | $184,300 | $66,200 | $250,500 | $4,048 |
| 2019 | $148,100 | $66,200 | $214,300 | $3,530 |
| 2018 | $112,800 | $66,200 | $179,000 | $2,977 |
| 2017 | $100,700 | $64,400 | $165,100 | $2,756 |
| 2016 | $96,500 | $62,700 | $159,200 | $2,625 |
| 2015 | $93,500 | $62,700 | $156,200 | $2,457 |
| 2013 | $95,700 | $73,800 | $169,500 | $2,429 |
| 2006 | $150,500 | $69,700 | $220,200 | $2,394 |
| 2005 | $128,800 | $72,500 | $201,300 | $2,289 |
| 2004 | $99,400 | $72,500 | $171,900 | $2,126 |
| 2003 | $80,700 | $44,200 | $124,900 | $1,831 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
multi_family
Stories
6
Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
2,692 sqft
Lot size
4,870 sqft
ZIP code
02740
City
New Bedford
Street
Locust St
Coordinates
41.64525, -70.93382
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,270
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 42 Locust St last sell?
42 Locust St most recently sold on Apr 12, 2024 for $545,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 42 Locust St?
The most recent total assessment for 42 Locust St (year 2025) is $525,000 with $5,938 in property tax.
How does 42 Locust St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.7% below the last sale price of $545,000.
When was 42 Locust St built?
42 Locust St was built in 1920.
How does 42 Locust St compare to others on Locust St?
We track 8 other properties on Locust St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Locust St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 42 Locust St?
42 Locust St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,692 sqft, 4,870 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 42 Locust St a flip candidate?
No — 42 Locust St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 42 Locust St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 42 Locust 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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