518 Cottage St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

$550,000

Est. $3,374/month

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,160

Sq Ft

$255

Price/Sq Ft

0.07

Acres

1892

Year Built

3 Family

Type

132

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$20,000 Open House Listed Aug 21, 2025 • MLS# 73421006 Copied!

About this home

Five-bedroom, 3 family property in New Bedford, ideal for investors or owner-occupants! Offering strong rental income potential. This property is conveniently located near commuter train to Boston, highway access, schools and shopping. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seekig a home with built-in income, this property is a must-see. "As Is" sale.

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1892

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

3

Living Area

2,160 sq ft

Total Rooms

14

Stories

3

Levels

3

Open House Schedule

04

Jan

Sunday, January 4

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family

Year Built 1892

Living Area 2,160 sq ft

Lot Size 0.07 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Unfinished

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,709

Assessed Value $416,400

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1892

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

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518 Cottage St, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

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Nearby Schools

School District

New Bedford School District local

🎓 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

0.4 mi

Grades K-12

B+

Trinity Day Academy

0.4 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4

Same rank as last year

93 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 04-12

Holy Family-Holy Name School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-08

C

Global Learning Charter Public School

1.1 mi | #263 of 346 | Score: 45.1

Improved 7 spots from last year

-13.1 below state avg

508 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-12

St. James-St. John School

1.1 mi

Grades PK-08

C+

Alma del Mar Charter School

1.6 mi | #234 of 352 | Score: 37.7

Improved 34 spots from last year

-20.5 below state avg

1,042 students Diverse

Grades K-08

Nazarene Christian Academy

1.6 mi

Grades PK-12

All Saints Catholic School

2.7 mi

Grades PK-08

F

John Avery Parker School

0.1 mi | #793 of 824 | Score: 29.2

Improved 34 spots from last year

-29 below state avg

289 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK

West End Day Nursery School

0.3 mi

Grades PK

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Nativity Prep School

0.9 mi

Grades 05-08

Our Sisters' School

1.5 mi

Grades 05-06

C-

Keith Middle School

0.8 mi | #306 of 352 | Score: 30.8

Dropped 17 spots from last year

-27.4 below state avg

949 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Normandin Middle School

2.6 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.1

Improved 13 spots from last year

-26.1 below state avg

990 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C-

Roosevelt Middle School

2.7 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 30.8

Improved 41 spots from last year

-27.4 below state avg

759 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

F

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

0.7 mi | #337 of 346 | Score: 21.7

Improved 17 spots from last year

-36.5 below state avg

200 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

C

New Bedford High School

0.6 mi | #261 of 346 | Score: 45.3

Improved 40 spots from last year

-12.9 below state avg

2,878 students Diverse

19 sports • 1,326 athletes

Early College Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

C+

Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School

3.2 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 48.4

Dropped 41 spots from last year

-9.8 below state avg

2,151 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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🏠

Listed for Sale

Aug 21, 2025

$550,000

Original listing

Office: Re/Max Impact

Previous Transaction - MLS #73321775

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Previously Sold

Apr 4, 2025

$463,500

MLS #73321775

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/21/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$550,000	-	-	Original listing
04/04/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$463,500	-	-	MLS #73321775

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Aug 21, 2025	New Listing Added	$550,000	—
Apr 4, 2025	Sold	$463,500	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

132 days

Price per Sq Ft

$255

Total Price Drop

-$20,000

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$4,709	$416,400

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