2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down at 343 Purchase St, New Bedford MA 02740, New Bedford
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$499,900

343 Purchase St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Michelle Gerez
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,039 sqft
Year built
1878

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS #
73572453
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
18
On market date
September 6, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.08 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Renaissance Community Innovation School
0.14 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
160
Student:teacher ratio
10.7:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Roosevelt Middle School
1.33 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
796
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
New Bedford
High
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.66 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
67
Student:teacher ratio
4.5:1
District
New Bedford

Walkability

Blended score for New Bedford's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

64
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in New Bedford, from live MLS data.

On the market 18 days -- 107 fewer days than New Bedford's current average of 125 days.
For reference, the median list price across 508 active listings in New Bedford right now is $429,950.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,160/mo
$99,980 down
$399,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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