$294,500

85 Forest Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

  • 2 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 792 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1870
  • Property Lot Size Icon2,614sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $372/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

FIRST TIME BUYERS - AFFORDABLE CORNER LOT STARTER HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHS & HARDWOOD FLOORS! POTENTIAL FOR O/S PARKING WITH PROPER MUNICIPAL PERMITTING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BASEMENT ACCESS WITH A NEWER GAS FHW HEATING SYSTEM, GAS H/W TANK & A 100 AMP CB PANEL. POSSIBILITY TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM INTO A 3RD BEDROOM, IF NEEDED. BASEMENT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF HAVING HAD A TOILET AT ONE TIME. PROPERTY IS ON LOCKBOX (VERY EASY TO SHOW) - REALTORS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR BUYER CLIENTS TO ALL APPOINTMENTS. OPEN HOUSES ARE SCHEDULED FOR SAT/SUN NOVEMBER 8TH & 9TH 11 TO 1 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER AT ANY TIME. ALL BUYERS MUST HAVE UPDATED APPROVALS. HOUSE IS AVAILABLE TO BE SHOWN PRIOR TO OPEN HOUSES.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
November 4, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:
Venture : 617-340-9770
Listing Agent:
Janice Hathaway : 508-982-2701
MLS ID:
73451064
  • Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer
  • Laundry: In BasementWasher Hookup
  • Basement: FullInterior EntryBulkheadConcrete
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • A/C: None
  • Heating: BaseboardNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
  • Disability Feature: None
  • General: PorchRain Gutters
  • Style: Cottage
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • General: FrameStone
  • Road/Access: Public
  • Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
  • County: Bristol
  • Zoning: RB2888066
  • Utilities: for Gas Rangefor Gas OvenWasher HookupCircuit Breakers100 Amp Service
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Janice Hathaway, Venture

Monthly Payment

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  • Property Taxes $
  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

J

James B. Congdon Elementary School

50 Hemlock St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Grades PK-5

0.34 miles away

W

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

455 County St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Grades 7-12

0.60 miles away

W

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

455 County St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Grades 7-12

0.60 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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