For Sale
117 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA
New Bedford · MA 02740
- $849,900
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3719
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1859
Lot size:
7,649 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$229 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 3 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, AC
About this home
History meets luxury in this breathtaking 1859 Gothic Revival estate. Originally built for Benjamin Pitman, this architectural gem elegantly preserves its storied past while offering a modern evolution. The main level is a true showstopper, anchored by a grand living room with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows and a cozy gas fireplace. Nearby, the chef’s kitchen shines with sleek granite counters and a charming butler’s pantry designed for seamless entertaining. The second floor hosts four spacious bedrooms, while the third floor offers a flexible space that could serve as a private fifth bedroom suite complete with its own full bath. In the second floor primary bedroom suite, you will find a dedicated dressing room and a spa-inspired bath that feels like a daily retreat. Outside, the grounds transform into a private oasis with a stylish pergola, courtyard with mature plantings, an outdoor kitchen, and a sizable two-stall garage with paver driveway. Other updates include recent exterior painting and a high efficiency heating and central A/C heat pump system. This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously updated piece of local architectural history.
Neighborhood & Transit
West
117 Cottage St, New Bedford · MA 02740
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 23 days
- Listing Price:
- $849,900
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $229
- Tax Assessment:
- $694,600 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $655 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 3,719 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Per city assessor, home has 3425 SF. 3719 SF per appraiser.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 12
- Above grade area
- 3719
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Central Heat, Steam, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 6
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Zones
- 6
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 7,649 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
- Exterior Features
- Porch, Balcony, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached
- Off Street Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces, Improved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber, Metal
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Lighting - Sconce
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors
- Bathroom 1 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Pedestal Sink, Soaking Tub
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Listing information
- Listing agent
- The Mathew J. Arruda Group
- Listing office
- Compass
- MLS PIN #
- 73589748
- Disclosure
- Outdoor refrigerator will stay. It and the outdoor sink are in working order according to the seller.
- Disclosure
- Per city assessor, home has 3425 SF. 3719 SF per appraiser.