What year was the house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA built?

The house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was built in 1896.

What type of house is at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

At the house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Does the home at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA have a sales history?

The last sale of a house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was in 2001 for $109,500.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was in 2018. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Chestnut St are available at the link

253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA 02740 owner and property records

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is situated at 253 Chestnut Street, New Bedford, MA.

Facts

Built in 1896
Lot size 2,552 sqft
Building 1
Construction Frame
Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Stories 2 story with basement
Style Cottage
Basement Unfinished Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Radiant
Exterior Home Features
Exterior material Vinyl
Exterior walls Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
Roof type Asphalt

Listing info

Last sold May 2001 for $109,500

Householders and Tenants for 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Cindy A Baptista	508-992-****
Gary R Wunschel Age: 62	508-992-****	Residential status: Homeowner
Joshua G Wunschel Age: 35		Residential status: Homeowner
Myra L Wunschel Age: 56	508-992-****
Nancy J Wunschell Age: 84	508-992-****
Scott M Wunschel Age: 63	508-992-****
Susan Baptista Age: 67	508-992-****

Purchase History

Date	Event	Price	Source	Agents
05/31/2001	Sold	$109,500	Public records

Cost estimate history

Year	Tax	Assessment	Market
2013	$1,973	$137,700	N/A

Where is 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA located on map?

Chestnut St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025

02 Jul 2018 Building fires

214 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch

07 Dec 2017 Cooking fire, confined to container

25 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

22 Nov 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

109 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

07 May 2015 Building fires

211 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Appliance housing or casing

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

253 Chestnut St incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025

25 Jun 2011 Unauthorized burning

253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

16 Jun 2011 Unauthorized burning

253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Chestnut St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025

08 Aug 2015 Unauthorized burning

242 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

02 May 2015 Unauthorized burning

39 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

01 Nov 2013 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment

35 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

14 May 2013 Flammable gas or liquid condition, other

141 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
25 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA 02740-5206 Single Family 4 beds 1.5 baths 2,176 sqft Built in 1872	David Bourgeois, Kevin Jesus

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253 Chestnut St New Bedford, MA 02740 / 5505

Residence for Single Family

Property Details

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Householders and Tenants for 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Possible residents contact details

Purchase History

Cost estimate history

Where is 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA located on map?

Chestnut St Fire Incident History

253 Chestnut St incidents registered in FEMA
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Chestnut St Incidents registered in FEMA
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FAQ about the house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA

253 Chestnut St New Bedford, MA 02740 / 5505

Residence for Single Family

Property Details

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Listing info

Householders and Tenants for 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA

Possible residents contact details

Purchase History

Cost estimate history

Where is 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford MA located on map?

Chestnut St Fire Incident History

253 Chestnut St incidents registered in FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Chestnut St Incidents registered in FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Properties Nearby

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FAQ about the house at 253 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA

253 Chestnut St incidents registered in FEMA
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Chestnut St Incidents registered in FEMA
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