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1359 Purchase St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 17

1359 Purchase St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 17

Recent Drop: $30,000

$370,000
$340,000

$340,000

1359 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Beds

7

Baths

2

SqFt

2,242

Style

Multi Family

Built

1870

PRICE JUST REDUCED AGAIN...MOTIVATED SELLER! PREMIUM LOCATION: Located directly across the street from the new "Boston T" train bridge, & priced below assessed value, this 2 family home features 7 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Roof is 3 years young, home boasts gas heat, & interior access from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor attic with heat, adding more livable space. Top it off with a full basement & small side yard. Least expensive 2 family in New Bedford on MLS right now.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$152/sqft
Local Avg (New Bedford)$221/sqft
31% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within New Bedford, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$370,000
Annual Taxes$4,356

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street0

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms11
FireplacesNone
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood
BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningMUB

Property & Lot

Acres0.04
SqFt Lot1,960
Lot Features--

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Park • Medical Facility • Laundromat • Highway Access • House of Worship

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$340,000

Was $370,000

Sep 10, 2026

MLS® 73571932

Listed
$370,000

Sep 4, 2026

MLS® 73571932

Terminated
$399,900

Aug 27, 2026

MLS® 73532009

Listed
$399,900

Jun 8, 2026

MLS® 73532009

Population

46,281

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$55K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

60.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Bristol County

1,079 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+41% vs the prior 12 months) — 501 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Full New Bedford, MA market report ZIP 02740 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Jane Kalife Paul

Listing Office: Conway - Mattapoisett

MLS® Number: 73571932

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