488 Union St
New Bedford, MA 02740
5 bd 2 ba 2,817 sqft Built 1896 Lot 5,000 sqft multi_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Listing removed | $224,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Sold | $435,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Listed | $379,900 | MLSPIN |
| May 27, 2022 | Sold | $217,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 6, 2015 | Listing removed | $159,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Price changed | $159,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 10, 2014 | Price changed | $164,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 14, 2014 | Price changed | $169,900 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 22, 2014 | Listed | $174,900 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 8, 2014 | Listing removed | $175,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Listed | $175,000 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 11, 2010 | Listing removed | $219,000 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Price changed | $219,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Listed | $224,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 22, 2001 | Sold | $143,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 31, 1995 | Sold | $75,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,500 | $98,100 | $431,600 | $4,881 |
| 2024 | $356,800 | $91,100 | $447,900 | $5,375 |
| 2023 | $195,600 | $77,100 | $272,700 | $3,897 |
| 2022 | $154,300 | $70,100 | $224,400 | $3,487 |
| 2021 | $154,300 | $66,600 | $220,900 | $3,444 |
| 2020 | $148,000 | $66,600 | $214,600 | $3,468 |
| 2019 | $138,800 | $66,600 | $205,400 | $3,383 |
| 2018 | $126,900 | $66,600 | $193,500 | $3,218 |
| 2017 | $108,400 | $64,800 | $173,200 | $2,891 |
| 2016 | $103,600 | $63,100 | $166,700 | $2,749 |
| 2015 | $103,600 | $63,100 | $166,700 | $2,622 |
| 2013 | $109,500 | $74,300 | $183,800 | $2,634 |
| 2006 | $155,900 | $78,100 | $234,000 | $2,544 |
| 2005 | $111,600 | $84,400 | $196,000 | $2,229 |
| 2004 | $88,200 | $84,400 | $172,600 | $2,135 |
| 2003 | $84,400 | $52,100 | $136,500 | $2,001 |
Property facts
Year built
1896
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
5
Baths
2
Living area
2,817 sqft
Lot size
5,000 sqft
ZIP code
02740
City
New Bedford
Street
Union St
Coordinates
41.63265, -70.93953
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 488 Union St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 488 Union St.
What is the current tax assessment for 488 Union St?
The most recent total assessment for 488 Union St (year 2025) is $431,600 with $4,881 in property tax.
When was 488 Union St built?
488 Union St was built in 1896.
How does 488 Union St compare to others on Union St?
We track 8 other properties on Union St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Union St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 488 Union St?
488 Union St is a 5 bed, 2 bath, 2,817 sqft, 5,000 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 488 Union St a flip candidate?
Yes — 488 Union St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 488 Union St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 488 Union 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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