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!! PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATIE 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, and Highscho— StartPoint Realty

Key details

  • 1,550 sq ft
  • 22.96 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1893 built
  • $248 / sq ft
  • $4,340 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠5⁠6⁠6⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
278 Palmer st
Town
New Bedford, MA
ZIP
02740
Deed (Bk/Pg)
13838 / 1

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Neighborhood: West End

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.