
16 Pauline St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 25
$449,900
16 Pauline St, New Bedford, MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,557
Style
Single Family
Built
1946
WEST END — This solid, well-built Cape Cod home, located directly across from Buttonwood Park, offers an excellent opportunity to add your personal touch and make it your own. The first floor features a comfortable living room with a wood stove on a brick hearth, a cozy den, spacious family room, and an applianced kitchen open to the dining area, along with a convenient half bath. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom with tub/shower.Additional features include a full basement with washer/dryer hookups, fenced-in yard, and attached garage. There is an irrigation system in the front yard. Located on a quiet dead-end street with city water and sewer, the home also features vinyl siding, an asphalt-shingle roof, 200-amp electrical service, gas-fired forced hot-air heat, and two mini splits for heat and air conditioning. A great opportunity to create your own home in a desirable West End location just steps from Buttonwood Park!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within New Bedford, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstWood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstFlooring - Laminate
Family Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Primary Bedroom
Lvl SecondFlooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
Lvl SecondBathroom - With Tub & Shower
Population
46,281
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$55K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
60.4%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Bristol County
1,079 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+41% vs the prior 12 months) — 501 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 779 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,557 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,001 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Jeff Gardner
Listing Office: Robert H. Gardner, Inc.
MLS® Number: 73565695
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