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81 Thompson St., New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740
$479,000
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,472
Sq Ft
$194
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1920
Year Built
4
Parking
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 9, 2026 • MLS# 73498965 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $489,000
Final Sale Price: $479,000
Difference: $10,000 (-2.0%)
Performance Metrics
98.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $198
Sale $/sq ft: $194
This property sold for $194 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$194/sq ft
Area Average
$237/sq ft
Difference
18.1%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!! Wonderful, Charming well maintained 3 family home... Home features 3 two-bedroom unit, fenced in yard, Off St. Parking, updated kitchens and baths, roof 7-8 years old, this is the income property you have been waiting for. Home is situated just a short distance from local beaches and ocean and all local amenities including, Shopping, Hospital, churches, schools, and much more. Please see attached floor plan for units 1+2

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 17, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Apr 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$489,000
Original listing
Agent: The stevedoug.com Team Office: LAER Realty Partners

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $3,958 $277,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,958
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$277,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,472 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent $1,100/mo · N
Unit 3 Rent $900/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent $2,000/mo
Gross Income $21,300
Net Operating Income $21,300
Cap Rate 4.36%
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Bulkhead
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,958
Assessed Value $277,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures 2 finished rooms in basement 348 sq ft
Documents None
County Bristol
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,472 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
3
Levels
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
School District
New Bedford School District local
C-
🎓 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
St. James-St. John School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Holy Family-Holy Name School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Trinity Day Academy
1.4 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
93 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Child and Family Services
1.5 mi
Grades K-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
2.7 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
Nazarene Christian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
3.1 mi | #234 of 352 | Score: 37.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-20.5 below state avg
1,042 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
All Saints Catholic School
4.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
James B Congdon School
0.2 mi | #488 of 824 | Score: 45.0
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-13.2 below state avg
299 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C-
John B Devalles School
0.2 mi | #722 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 107 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Roosevelt Middle School
1.1 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 30.8
Improved 41 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
759 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Keith Middle School
2.0 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
4.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
1.0 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
1.8 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 Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
C+
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
4.8 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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81 Thompson St., New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Listing Information

Listing Agent The stevedoug.com Team
Listing Office LAER Realty Partners
Office Phone 617-327-7500
Agent MLS ID TEAM0336
Office MLS ID AN1366
Listing Data Updated Jul 8, 2026 12:15 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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