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$460,000

590 Union Street, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Cheryl Perry
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,550 sqft
Year built
1915

About this home

Classic character, thoughtful improvements and a location that puts some of New Bedford’s best-known destinations within easy reach come together in this spacious Colonial. Hardwood floors carry through the living room, dining room and bedrooms, while a fireplace anchors the living area and the kitchen offers stone counters, stainless appliances, gas cooking and a breakfast bar. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a primary with private bath and another with access to an exterior balcony. A walk-up third floor adds substantial attic space and a large walk-in closet, creating valuable storage and future possibilities. Recent improvements include a new rear deck, refreshed slate roof, first-floor mini-split, new fencing, Andersen storm doors and basement waterproofing. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard, detached garage and paved parking. Buttonwood Park, Buttonwood Park Zoo, St. Luke’s Hospital, Downtown New Bedford, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, historic waterfront and I-195 are all nearby, adding recreation, dining, culture and commuter access to the home’s appeal.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73573377
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
47
On market date
September 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.06 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Ellen R Hathaway
0.18 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
273
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Keith Middle School
1.01 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
938
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
New Bedford
High
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.64 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, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores8
Parks8
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 47 days -- 88 fewer days than New Bedford's current average of 135 days.
For reference, the median list price across 563 active listings in New Bedford right now is $435,000.

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$92,000 down
$368,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,387
Property tax (est.)$383
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 12, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.