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Center, New Bedford

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New Bedford

The City of New Bedford is seen by its residents as a wonderfully diverse and culturally rich community with a proud past, present and future. The whaling capital of the world in the 18th century, the city has evolved to become the home of many major industries, which manufacture products used throughout the United States and abroad.

The city prides itself on its working waterfront and historic district, as well as its expanding retail and tourist trades. While it is a city of approximately 100,000 people, New Bedford maintains a close-knit community feel. Recently named one of the top ten "Green Cities" in the country, New Bedford residents feel that its parks are breathtaking and its beaches gorgeous.

Enhanced with festivals and celebrations throughout the year, New Bedford is a wonderful place to visit. The unbeatable quality of life relished by residents makes New Bedford an even better place to live and raise a family.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:	167
10th Grade Eng:	168
8th Grade Math:	183
8th Grade Eng:	181
8th Grade Science:	179
4th Grade Math:	227
4th Grade Eng:	231

Spending/Student:

$8,167

Average SAT scores:

1382

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.6 to 1

Community

Population:91,849 Median Income in town: $38,350 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

4541

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 28.3 / 1,000
Violent: 7.2 / 1,000

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 2 / 0 / 4

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$178,900

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$230,000

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

-29%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,552

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Subway info:

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING


	TYPE: Multi-Family PRICE: $88,000	Big lot, 1 car garage with this 2 Family
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $159,900	Beautiful 3 bedroom Colonial built in 1997 located in the heart of downtown New Bedford. This home is a must see with an open floor plan, 2nd floor laundry and 2 full baths. The basement is wide open with high ceilings and would add additional space if finished.
	TYPE: Multi-Family PRICE: $142,500	Excellent 2 family property completely renovated with new kitchens & baths in both units. New energy efficient heating and hot water systems for both units. Each unit includes new appliances and there is a coin operated washer & dryer in basement. Fully insulated.
	TYPE: Multi-Family PRICE: $695,000	Bristol Building: 2nd Floor 8-Unit Condominium Complex in the heart of Downtown New Bedford's arts, history and cultural scene! On street parking or Zeiterion Garage, half block south. See MLS 71290696 as a commercial property.
	TYPE: Multi-Family PRICE: $499,000	fantastic building couple blocks away from downtown New Bedford historic area ,8 Apartments all tenants pay their own utilities ,please contact listing for more information ,
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $200,000	If Only Walls Could talk....HISTORIC CHARM - Built is 1854 this property has 12 rooms excluding 4 rooms in walk up attic which leads to widow's walk. 5 fireplaces, most are marble, marble bathroom sink, unique light fixtures, soap stone kitchen sink, butler's pantry, built in china closet, high ceilings, gorgeous large mouldings, wood floors, newly fenced yard with pretty rod iron, and a 2 car garage. A Must See! Agents see showing instructions.