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179 Cottage St

New Bedford, MA 02740
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Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

SqFt3,830

Sqft

Acres0.15

Acre(Lot)

Step into history with the iconic James Taylor Home, circa 1859, located just steps from the heart of New Bedford’s famed Whaling Seaport. Surrounded by renowned restaurants, charming shops, and the newly operational commuter rail, this prime location offers both convenience and character. Currently configured as a five-family property—four units within the main residence and a fifth in a separate structure—this historic gem presents endless possibilities. Restore it to its original grandeur or capitalize on a unique investment opportunity and expand your portfolio. A rare chance to own a piece of New Bedford history in an unbeatable location! The city currently has it identified as three units, two in the main house and a third in the detached building. The owner is looking into this as h e and his family have owned it for many years and have always been of the understanding that it has 5 units. Buyer should also perform their own due diligence.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $499,900

AD Id : 77778715

MLS Id : 73507908

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.15 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,830

Year Built : 1859

County : Bristol

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Feature Features

  • Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 5

    Room Information

    Total Bedroom: 6 Window Feature: Screens
  • Roofing Information

    Shingle, Rubber
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Heating & Cooling

    WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1859 Construction Materials: Frame Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Exterior Features

    Rain Gutters
    Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Granite
    Porch: Enclosed, Screened
  • Road Types

    Paved
    Public

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Cleared, Level Lot Size Area: 0.15 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 6,695 Lot Acres: 0.15 Waterfront: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public) Stories: 4 Main Square Feet: 0.15

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Income Sub Type: 4 FamilySQ ft (Living Area): 3,830

  • Listing Price Information

    Original Listing Price: $550000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: M:0051 L:0297,2891678 Annual Tax: $7543

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 3 Paved Drive, Tandem, Paved

  • Location Information

    Direction: Please use GPS
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/05/2026 @ 22:19

MLS: 73507908 LISTED BY: Brian Balestracci, Milestone Realty, Inc. 508-989-6371 SOURCE: MLS Property Information Network

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