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$349,999
1934 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745
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Multi-family3,372 sqft lot
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New Bedford, MA Housing Market
Seller's market+2.5% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in New Bedford, MA is worth $442,741, rose 2.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $472,500, +0.2% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.2 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 26 days, New Bedford is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $442,741 home is about $2,364/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for New Bedford, MA
Typical home value
$442,741
+2.5% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,841/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$472,500
+0.2% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
26
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
141
3.2 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$56,025
Home costs 7.9x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is New Bedford a buyer's or seller's market?
Seller's market3.2 months of supply26 days on market101.2% of asking
New Bedford, MA is a seller's market, based on 3.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 26 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the New Bedford housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for New Bedford, MA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $472,500 |
| Median list price | $469,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | +0.2% |
| Median price per sq ft | $312/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 26 days |
| Active inventory | 141 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.2 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 44 |
| New listings (that month) | 93 |
| Listings with a price cut | 31.2% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for New Bedford is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in New Bedford is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have New Bedford home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in New Bedford, MA rose 27.7%, from $370,000 to $472,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.5% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 31.2% of New Bedford listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.2 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 101.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in New Bedford?
Priced off the typical home value of $442,741 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $88,548 | $354,192 | $2,364/mo |
| 5% | $22,137 | $420,604 | $2,807/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,364, that implies roughly $101,297 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in New Bedford earns $56,025, about $45,272 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 7.9x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Bedford?
Typical asking rent in New Bedford, MA is $1,841/mo, against a typical home value of $442,741. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $2,364 a month — $522 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in New Bedford?
Active listings in New Bedford, MA went from 94 in May 2025 to 141 in May 2026, a +50.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 95 | 65 |
| July 2025 | 109 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 117 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 124 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 111 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 108 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 69 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 78 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 85 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 107 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 141 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 141 | 93 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does New Bedford compare to Massachusetts and the U.S.?
New Bedford homes sell for $472,500 — 31% below the Massachusetts median of $688,100. Against the national median of $410,700, New Bedford runs 15% higher. Year-over-year, New Bedford moved +0.2% against Massachusetts's +0.8% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | $472,500 | +0.2% | 26 days |
| Massachusetts statewide | $688,100 | +0.8% | 21 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in New Bedford
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.2. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 31.2%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $443 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $442,741 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median New Bedford listing goes under contract in 26 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 101.2% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month New Bedford added 93 new listings against 44 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.5% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside New Bedford varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in New Bedford
There are currently 141 homes listed for sale in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $470K. Featured listings range from $349,999 to $679,000.
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14
$350,000
875 Old Plainville Rd Unit E
New Bedford, MA 02745
2 bd2 ba1,120 sqft$313/ft²
Condo
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New Listing
38
$369,900
152 Princeton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
2 bd1 ba1,498 sqft$247/ft²
House3,202 sqft lot
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New Listing
40
$398,000
238 Tremont St
New Bedford, MA 02740
4 bd2 ba1,926 sqft$207/ft²
Multi-family2,858 sqft lot
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New Listing
17
$414,900
76 Liberty St
New Bedford, MA 02740
3 bd2 ba1,536 sqft$270/ft²
House3,219 sqft lot
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New Listing
39
$449,900
5 Weaver St
New Bedford, MA 02740
3 bd2 ba1,475 sqft$305/ft²
House7,815 sqft lot
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New Listing
30
$475,000
363 Brockton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
3 bd1 ba1,014 sqft$468/ft²
House4,500 sqft lot
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New Listing
24
$485,000
152-154 Chestnut St
New Bedford, MA 02740
4 bd2 ba2,487 sqft$195/ft²
Multi-family2,766 sqft lot
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New Listing
24
$499,000
946 Thorndike St
New Bedford, MA 02745
3 bd2 ba1,000 sqft$499/ft²
House6,107 sqft lot
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New Listing
18
$549,900
45 Katherine St
New Bedford, MA 02744
8 bd3 ba2,400 sqft$229/ft²
Multi-family2,888 sqft lot
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New Listing
26
$625,000
1427 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740
6 bd3 ba2,183 sqft$286/ft²
Multi-family10,542 sqft lot
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New Listing
26
$679,000
21 James St
New Bedford, MA 02740
6 bd3 ba3,408 sqft$199/ft²
Multi-family3,223 sqft lot
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Active listings
141
Homes on market
Median list price
$470K
Avg. days on market
26
Days until sale
New this week
93
Newly listed
Price drops:31.2%of listings
Sale-to-list:101.2%
How much do homes cost in New Bedford by property type?
How the New Bedford, MA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $452,000 | $333/sq ft | 32 | 23 days |
| Condo / co-op | $210,000 | $282/sq ft | 3 | 36 days |
| Townhouse | $315,000 | $348/sq ft | 1 | 54 days |
Who lives in New Bedford?
American Community Survey estimates for New Bedford. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
100,731
Households
42,233
Median income
$56,025/yr
Median age
37 years
Owner-occupied
40.0%
Median home value
$324,400
Median gross rent
$1,085/mo
Mean commute
25.2 min
40.0% of occupied homes in New Bedford are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $324,400 against Zillow's $442,741 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,085/mo, below Zillow's $1,841/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve New Bedford?
27 schools tracked · 16,178 students
The largest public schools serving New Bedford, MA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
New Bedford High
Grades 9-12 · 2,893 students
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Grades 9-12 · 2,147 students
Alma del Mar Charter School
Grades K-8 · 1,041 students
Normandin Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 1,038 students
Keith Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 872 students
Roosevelt Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 788 students
Hayden/McFadden
Grades PK-5 · 713 students
Abraham Lincoln
Grades K-5 · 672 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near New Bedford, MA?
Ordered by distance from New Bedford, not by size. Compare New Bedford side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in New Bedford?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active New Bedford listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
New Bedford housing market FAQ
Is New Bedford a buyer's or seller's market?
New Bedford, MA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 3.2 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 26 days, and sellers getting 101.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in New Bedford?
The typical home in New Bedford, MA is worth $442,741 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $472,500, about $312 per square foot.
Is New Bedford cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts?
New Bedford's median sale price of $472,500 is 31% lower than the Massachusetts statewide median of $688,100, and 15% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in New Bedford?
Homes in New Bedford, MA spent a median of 26 days on market before going under contract, versus 21 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in New Bedford?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $442,741 home is about $2,364 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $101,297 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $56,025.
Are home prices rising in New Bedford?
The typical home value in New Bedford, MA rose 2.5% over the last 12 months, from $431,904 to $442,741 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in New Bedford?
New Bedford ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in New Bedford?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: New Bedford, MA is a seller's market with 3.2 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 20.0x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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