$459,900

987 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,060 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1908
9,148sqft lot
—— car garage
$434/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Delightful Cape-style home blending classic charm with thoughtful updates. This welcoming 3-bedroom property showcases an open-concept design that creates an airy, comfortable setting ideal for both relaxed daily living and easy entertaining. The finished basement offers bonus space and an updated laundry area. Private backyard featuring a spacious fenced yard, ideal for pets, play, or gatherings. Enjoy summer days by the pool and relax year-round in the hot tub. The property includes a shed with electric; perfect for a workshop or hobby space, plus an additional storage shed for even more versatility. Ideally located less than a mile from Buttonwood Park and walking distance to local schools, this home offers easy access to the highway, supermarkets, dining, and daily essentials. Short drive to the train station, it's perfect for commuters seeking both comfort and convenience. Don’t miss the chance to make this house your home!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 14, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 21, 2026 at 7:07AM
Listing Office:: Lamacchia Realty, Inc : 508-441-4446
Listing Agent:: Wendy Andrade : 774-201-1528
MLS ID:: 73477269

General: Cable HookupRecessed LightingBonus Room
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeRefrigerator
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher HookupIn Basement
Basement: FullPartially FinishedInterior EntrySump Pump
Flooring: TileVinylLaminateHardwood
A/C: None
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature: Thermostat

General: Deck - WoodPool - Above GroundRain GuttersFenced YardOther
Style: Cape
Pool: Above Ground
Parking: Paved DrivePavedParking spaces: 4

Roofing: Shingle
General: FrameConventional (2x4-2x6)Granite

Road/Access: Paved
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Bristol

Zoning: RBM:0062 L:01252893494
Fencing: Fenced/EnclosedFenced

Utilities: 200+ Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Wendy Andrade , Lamacchia Realty, Inc

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Location

Schools Nearby

Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School

212 Nemasket St, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Grades PK-5

0.16 miles away

Keith Middle School

225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Grades 6-8

0.32 miles away

New Bedford High School

230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Grades 9-12

0.33 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.