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343 Purchase St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 20

343 Purchase St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 20

$499,900

343 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

Beds

6

Baths

2

SqFt

2,039

Style

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built

1878

Welcome to 343 Purchase Street, a well-maintained and thoughtfully updated two-family offering flexibility, character, and inviting outdoor space. The second-floor unit features a unique cottage-style layout with additional finished living space in the attic, providing 2–3 bedrooms and plenty of room to spread out. The property has benefited from updates and steady maintenance, along with solar panels serving the second-floor unit.Outside, a secure fenced yard and deck create a private outdoor sanctuary—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or enjoying summer evenings at home. With its combination of updates, versatile living space, and pride of ownership, this two-family is an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking for a property that has been very well cared for.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$245/sqft
Local Avg (New Bedford)$215/sqft
14% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within New Bedford, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$499,900
Annual Taxes$4,518

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms10
FireplacesNone
FlooringVinyl
BasementUnfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionStone
RoofShingle
FoundationBlock
ZoningRB

Property & Lot

Acres0.08
SqFt Lot3,376
Lot Features--

Geography

Population

46,281

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$55K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

60.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Bristol County

1,041 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+36% vs the prior 12 months) — 481 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Michelle Gerez

Listing Office: RE/MAX Impact

MLS® Number: 73572453

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