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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: 18 / 1 / 11

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:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-29%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,552

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

N/A

Subway info:

N/A

Bus lines:

N/A

Miles to Boston:

59

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

64

Rail time to Boston:

N/A

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$319,000

West End Location - Winslow School District. Spacious Colonial in prime location offering many extras and architectural details of the period. The spacious floor plan offers great possibilities for owner use and for entertaining. Master Suite + 3 bedrooms. Nice Yard with patio area plus 2 car garage. Just 1 block from St. Luke's Hospital and easy access to Downtown NB and highways. Ready to move right in!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$189,900

Ideal Condo living, easy access to rt 140 north. Walk to Buttonwood Park. 2 bedrooms, combo living room & dining area, kitchen fully applianced w/granite counters. 956 sq.ft. of living space. $273 monthly condo fee. Private deck. Move in condition.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$214,900

Great West End location! This well built home offers a spacious living room (original double parlor), 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room and more! Property includes a nice, fenced in yard with detached, 1 car garage. Maintenance free exterior with large front porch & replacement windows.Winslow School District. Low traffic area yet easy access to St. Luke's Hospital, & highways . Walking distance to Buttonwood Park & Zoo.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$204,900

Great West End location only 2 Blocks from Buttonwood Park on a one way street. Quick access to highways and St. Lukes Hospital. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, granitetile countertops with stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, fireplace in living room, detached 2 car garage, 3 year old gas heating system, new replacement windows, security system, and washer/dryer.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$149,900

Close to St. Luke's Hospital - One owner for over 60 years. Roof & vinyl siding approximately 2+ years old., furnace approximately 5+ years old. Owner is elderly & needs notice to show property.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$399,000

Built in 1859 for Benjamin Pitman, this stunning Gothic w/ 3 levels has been painstakingly restored . Historic details have been enhanced while upgrading for modern living. Huge LR w/ floor to ceiling windows, boasts French doors & Gas FP. Spectacular kitchen w/ granite counter tops & double wall oven opens to sunlit family room. A family sized DR, half bth , pantry & office complete the 1st level. The 2nd level offers 4 sleeping rooms, dressing rm, WOW master BTH, & sun porch.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$168,900

Corner lot with huge yard with above ground pool all fenced in. Many improvements done to this home; windows, electric, roof, furnace, sump pump, french drain & hot water tank.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$154,900

Spacious with open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and whoa a nice new kitchen leading to French doors onto large deck. A lot of house for the money! Some work being done and will be in move in condition. Convenient location nearby everything in the Buttonwood Park area.***PLEASE NO E-MAIL!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$219,126

Prime West End Area, This home has proven to be easy to rent - near city largest park and local hospital, property has been well maintained and offers many extras, to include vinyl trim and windows, nice yard, with off street parking, Delead Certificate, insulated doors, brick stairs, glass block cellar windows, 4 panel circuit breaker electric, family Trust liquidating properties and looking to sell .  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$229,900

Well maintained, clean 2 family with major renovations in 2000 including roof, siding, porches and furnaces(central heat in each apartment). Off street parking and 1 car garage. Half a block from St Lukes.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$289,000

Great New Colonial under construction in the Whalers Place Subdivision. Hardwood flooring throughout, custom kitchen with Granite Cabinets and a generous island. Open front entry way & a gorgeous oak stair way. Master suite featuring a large walk in closet. Join the other residents in this perfect new subdivision. One of the last lots / homes remaining. Call Today!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$249,000

Unique 4 family with much charm and appeal in an area of historic homes. Many original details. just a short walk to downtown and waterfront. House is classified as a 4 family dwelling but there are other possibilities. Would make a great home office for a proffessional. Modern kitchen on first floor, oak ffloors huge master bedroom. Recent roof, 2 car garage and parking.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$129,900

If you are interested in a large piece of land - here it is. (40% of an acre). Ranch with large living room. Generous sized bedrooms with lots of closet space.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$122,300

New Bedford West: Great 2 family home with large rooms with 2nd and 3rd floors combine as a cottage setup with 3-4 bedroom. (747)  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$209,900

Side by Side Duplex, 3 Bedrooms each unit. New Kitchens & Baths. To include Granite counter tops. Fully applianced kitchens wondeful size rooms. Full bath down and one up on each side Completely redone inside and out. Large outside deck overlooking large lot. Frontage on both streets to include off st. parking. Sellers are very motivated!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$159,900

New Bedford West: Charming 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial with fireplace in living room, dining room, hardwood floors, recently updated kitchen, four bedrooms on 2nd level, 1 on 3rd. (742)  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$199,900

Buttonwood Park Location! Freshly painted exterior. Wonderful 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Colonial, good size Fireplaced Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room and off street parking. Great location! Won't last long!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$149,900

Buttonwood Park Area, Spacious Colonial, attractive Entry/Foyer with Fireplace. Large Living Room and Formal Dining Room with Beautiful Hardwood Floors, 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths. House has been deleaded, replacement windows, off street parking, fenced in yard. Full walk-up attic with finished room. Beautiful detailed woodwork throughout.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$59,000

Good opportunity for owner occupant and/or investor to own this 2 family with 3 floors of living space.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$139,900

This is a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of old historic New Bedford. Located a block from the Clasky Park, this 1846 mansion is in need of major TLC to bring it back to its former glory! Building is in total need of rehab both inside and out. Call today for a showing. Bring your imagination and vision. Great views of the waterfront with easy access to highways. Also listed under MLS # 71290723 as multi family. This property is located in the Acushnet Heights Historical District  






 

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