New Bedford, MA Housing Market & Real Estate

Seller's market+9.4% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in New Bedford, MA is $459,450, up 9.4% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 25 days with 82 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.

$459,450median sale price

Is New Bedford a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market2.9 months of supply25 avg. days on market

New Bedford, MA is currently a seller's market, based on 2.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 25 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

28

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

25

Average pace

Active listings

82

2.9 months supply

Sale-to-list

98.8%

Below asking

New Bedford, MA market data

Current housing market statistics for New Bedford, MA
MetricValue
Median sale price$459,450
Median list price$500,000
Year-over-year price change+9.4%
Average days on market25 days
Active inventory82 listings
Months of supply2.9 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.8%
Market conditionSeller's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The New Bedford housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $459,450. Prices have risen 9.4% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 25 days on market, indicating 2.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in New Bedford

There are currently 82 homes listed for sale in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $500K. Featured listings range from $349,999 to $679,000.

3 bedroom multi-family for sale at 1934 Acushnet Ave New Bedford 02745 - $349,999
New listing
18
$349,999

1934 Acushnet Ave

New Bedford, MA 02745

3 bd3 ba1,600 sqft
Multi-family3,372 sqft lot
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 875 Old Plainville Rd Unit E New Bedford 02745 - $350,000
New listing
14
$350,000

875 Old Plainville Rd Unit E

New Bedford, MA 02745

2 bd2 ba1,120 sqft
Condo
Est. $359KSold 2023 for $320K
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2 bedroom house for sale at 152 Princeton St New Bedford 02745 - $369,900
New listing
38
$369,900

152 Princeton St

New Bedford, MA 02745

2 bd1 ba1,498 sqft
House3,202 sqft lot
Est. $405K
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4 bedroom multi-family for sale at 238 Tremont St New Bedford 02740 - $398,000
New listing
40
$398,000

238 Tremont St

New Bedford, MA 02740

4 bd2 ba1,926 sqft
Multi-family2,858 sqft lot
Est. $465K
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3 bedroom house for sale at 76 Liberty St New Bedford 02740 - $414,900
New listing
17
$414,900

76 Liberty St

New Bedford, MA 02740

3 bd2 ba1,536 sqft
House3,219 sqft lot
Est. $403KSold 2002 for $145K
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3 bedroom house for sale at 5 Weaver St New Bedford 02740 - $449,900
New listing
39
$449,900

5 Weaver St

New Bedford, MA 02740

3 bd2 ba1,475 sqft
House7,815 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 363 Brockton St New Bedford 02745 - $475,000
New listing
30
$475,000

363 Brockton St

New Bedford, MA 02745

3 bd1 ba1,014 sqft
House4,500 sqft lot
Est. $390K
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4 bedroom multi-family for sale at 152-154 Chestnut St New Bedford 02740 - $485,000
New listing
24
$485,000

152-154 Chestnut St

New Bedford, MA 02740

4 bd2 ba2,487 sqft
Multi-family2,766 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 946 Thorndike St New Bedford 02745 - $499,000
New listing
24
$499,000

946 Thorndike St

New Bedford, MA 02745

3 bd2 ba1,000 sqft
House6,107 sqft lot
Est. $394KSold 1987 for $120K
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8 bedroom multi-family for sale at 45 Katherine St New Bedford 02744 - $549,900
New listing
18
$549,900

45 Katherine St

New Bedford, MA 02744

8 bd3 ba2,400 sqft
Multi-family2,888 sqft lot
Sold 2006 for $290K
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6 bedroom multi-family for sale at 1427 Pleasant St New Bedford 02740 - $625,000
New listing
26
$625,000

1427 Pleasant St

New Bedford, MA 02740

6 bd3 ba2,183 sqft
Multi-family10,542 sqft lot
Sold 2005 for $270K
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6 bedroom multi-family for sale at 21 James St New Bedford 02740 - $679,000
New listing
26
$679,000

21 James St

New Bedford, MA 02740

6 bd3 ba3,408 sqft
Multi-family3,223 sqft lot
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Active listings

82

Homes on market

Median list price

$500K

Avg. days on market

25

Days until sale

New this week

43

Newly listed

Price drops:14.6%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.8%

Top public schools in 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

Public

Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical

Grades 9-12 · 2,147 students

Vocational

Alma del Mar Charter School

Grades K-8 · 1,041 students

Charter

Normandin Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 1,038 students

Public

Keith Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 872 students

Public

Roosevelt Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 788 students

Public

Hayden/McFadden

Grades PK-5 · 713 students

Public

Abraham Lincoln

Grades K-5 · 672 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in New Bedford?

The median home sale price in New Bedford is $459,450, up 9.4% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in New Bedford?

Homes typically spend 25 days on market before going under contract.

Is New Bedford a buyer's or seller's market?

With 2.9 months of supply, New Bedford is currently a seller's market.

How many homes are for sale in New Bedford?

There are currently 82 homes listed for sale in New Bedford, MA.

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