1359 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740 • Center
$65,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
999
Sq Ft
$65
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1880
Year Built
Multi Family
Type
298
Days on Market
Sold 2002 Listed Feb 14, 2001 • MLS# 30478643 Copied! • Updated May 15, 2002

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $69,000
Final Sale Price: $65,000
Difference: $4,000 (-5.8%)
Performance Metrics
94.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
298
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $69
Sale $/sq ft: $65
This property sold for $65 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.8% below the original asking price.

At 298 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

LARGE 2 FAMILY, SECOND FLOOR COTTAGE SET-UP, COULD BE 5 BEDROOMS, VIEW OF WATER, NEW KITCHEN ON SECOND FLOOR.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

80.9%
Price Range
522
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73571932
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 4, 2026
$340,000
MLS #73571932 - Active
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Sold
May 14, 2002
$65,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 522
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Listed for Sale
Feb 14, 2001
$69,900
Original listing
Agent: Nancy Bramwell Office: Century 21 Hughes & Carey

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2000 $943 $58,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$943
Tax Year 2000
Assessed Value
$58,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1880
Living Area 999 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 15

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent $400/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent $500/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent $900/mo
Gross Income $10,800
Heating Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Square, Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $943
Assessed Value $58,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BROWN
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 522 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
999 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
2
Levels
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Square, Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Separate Booster
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 48.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Child and Family Services
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-12
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.5 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
St. James-St. John School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
1.1 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
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
1.5 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
Nazarene Christian Academy
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
All Saints Catholic School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
D
John Avery Parker School
0.3 mi | #779 of 825 | Score: 30.6
Improved 48 spots from last year
-27.6 below state avg
210 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
West End Day Nursery School
0.5 mi
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Keith Middle School
1.2 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
2.4 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
2.6 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
0.7 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
1.0 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
3.3 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

1359 Purchase Street, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Bramwell
Listing Office Century 21 Hughes & Carey
Office Phone 508-999-4541
Agent MLS ID BB910445
Office MLS ID BB9372
Listing Data Updated May 15, 2002 3:43 PM 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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