278 Union St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • Center
$4,000/mo
2,025.00
Acres
2025
Year Built
45
Days on Market
For Rent Listed Aug 19, 2026 • MLS# 73565880 Copied! • Updated Sep 15, 2026

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About this home

278 Union Street, New Bedford, MA – Commercial Space for Lease. Discover approximately 4000 square feet of versatile commercial space located at 278 Union Street in New Bedford. Featuring high ceilings approximately 20ft high and an open, blank-canvas layout, with option of split 2000sq .this property offers the flexibility for a tenant to customize the space to fit their specific business needs. The spacious interior provides excellent potential for a variety of commercial uses, including retail, office, showroom, studio, fitness/wellness, professional services, or other business concepts, subject to zoning and necessary approvals. Located on Union Street in the heart of New Bedford, the property offers convenient access to downtown amenities, surrounding businesses, and major routes. Property Highlights: Approximately 20ft ceilings Open, flexible floor plan Blank canvas ready for customization Excellent potential for a variety of commercial uses Convenient Union Street location Long-term lease opportunity available Bring your vision and transform this space into the perfect home for your business. (Willing to split 2000sf)

Property History

Market Insights

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Property Timeline

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Price Increased
Sep 15, 2026
$4,000 +$2,000 (+100%)
From $2,000 to $4,000 (+100.0%)
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Listed for Rent
Aug 19, 2026
$2,000
Original listing
Office: Town Hall Realty, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $0 —

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2025

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Lease
Year Built 2025
Lot Size 2,025.00 acres

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Amenities None
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Possession None
Accepted Financing None
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County Bristol

Property Overview

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For Rent
Year Built
2025

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School District
New Bedford School District local
D
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
31% attend college
13% 4-Year 18% 2-Year 4% Out of State 9% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
6.0% Above Average
4.2% Suspensions 1.0% In-School 1.8% Emergency
↑ 0.5% above state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
St. James-St. John School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Trinity Day Academy
0.6 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
87 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Child and Family Services
0.6 mi
Grades K-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
1.8 mi | #273 of 346 | Score: 45.2
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
501 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 05-12
Nazarene Christian Academy
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.2 mi | #232 of 352 | Score: 37.7
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20.5 below state avg
1,044 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
All Saints Catholic School
3.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Sgt. William H. Carney Memorial Academy Elementary School
0.3 mi | #704 of 825 | Score: 35.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
649 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
West End Day Nursery School
0.5 mi
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Keith Middle School
1.4 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 31.0
Dropped 18 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
918 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Roosevelt Middle School
1.8 mi | #305 of 352 | Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
779 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Normandin Middle School
3.3 mi | #295 of 352 | Score: 32.1
Improved 9 spots from last year
-26.1 below state avg
922 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.2 mi | #338 of 346 | Score: 21.9
Improved 16 spots from last year
-36.3 below state avg
190 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
New Bedford High School
1.1 mi | #262 of 346 | Score: 46.3
Improved 39 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
2,792 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,326 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
C+
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
4.0 mi | #232 of 346 | Score: 49.4
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-8.8 below state avg
2,161 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,754 athletes
High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Center

278 Union St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Listing Agent Luisa Lopes
Listing Office Town Hall Realty, Inc.
Office Phone 617-288-1388
Agent MLS ID CN264157
Office MLS ID AC0600
Listing Data Updated Sep 15, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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