5 Smith St, New Bedford, MA 02740

$359,900 · For sale

5 Smith St, New Bedford

Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering over 1,500 sq ft of living space and a combination of classic character and modern conveniences. Step inside to find hardwood floors, detailed woodwork, and a spacious double parlor, providing plenty of room for both everyday living and entertaining.The home features central air, updated electrical, and a half bath equipped with an accessible shower for added functionality. Original details throughout give the property warmth and character that can be difficult to find in newer homes.Conveniently located near the New Bedford commuter rail station and public transportation, this home provides easy access for commuters while remaining close to everything the city has to offer.With generous living space, three bedrooms, distinctive architectural details, and key modern upgrades, this home is ready for its next chapter.

About this address

5 Smith St is a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home for sale in New Bedford, MA 02740 with 1,501 square feet, asking $359,900. It was built in 1885. It has been on our site since November 3, 2026.

The median asking price among the 63 other 3-bedroom single-family homes for sale in New Bedford is $465,000. This one asks about 23% less. At $240 a square foot, it compares with a median of $314 among the 111 other single-family homes for sale in New Bedford with a stated size.

At 1,501 square feet, it is smaller than 51% of the 63 other 3-bedroom single-family homes in New Bedford with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $344,700 for fiscal year 2027. It last sold for $425,000 in November 2024. The assessor lists a lot of 0.06 acres.

It scores 72 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), about 0.3 miles away. The closest bus stop is Hillman St and County St (SRTA routes 206, 299), about 0.2 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are John Avery Parker (0.2 miles), Keith Middle School (1.0 mile) and Trinity Day Academy (0.4 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73597938, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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