1359 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, 02740
About This Home
**NEWLY OFFERED, AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY** Welcome to New Bedford! 2,200+ S.F. 2 Family Home in the Heart of New Bedford. 2 Units, One WITH WALKUP ATTIC — CREATE 3 UNITS OR TURN THE TOP UNIT INTO A TOWNHOUSE? YOU DECIDE! A Fantastic Investment Opportunity at a Price You Won’t Find Anywhere! Absolute Prime Location — Just Minutes to Shopping, Dining, Convenience Stores, St. Luke’s Hospital, Highway Access & More! Completely Vinyl-Sided, Maintenance-Free Exterior Offering 3 Levels. Featuring Hardwood Floors, Spacious Sun-Filled Bedrooms, Functional Floor Plans & More — Do NOT MISS YOUR CHANCE to own one of the BEST-PRICED, MOST AFFORDABLE 2-FAMILY HOMES IN NB RIGHT NOW!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Carpet
- Finished area above ground: 2,242
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,242
- Total interior livable area: 2,242 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0066 L:0130,2894365
- Zoning: MUB
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 1,960 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| Home Insurance * | $232 | $2,784 |
| Property Taxes | $374 | $4,488 |
| Electricity | $442 | $5,305 |
| Total | $3,070 | $36,840 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Listed for sale | $399,900 |
| 2002-05-10 | Sold | $65,000 |
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