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$400,000

81 Beech St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Legacy Realty Group
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,084 sqft
Year built
1913

About this home

Tucked away on a quiet dead-end, 81 Beech Street is the kind of home that feels comfortable the moment you arrive. The welcoming farmer’s porch sets the tone, offering the perfect place to sit with your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Inside, the updated kitchen features new stainless steel appliances and connects naturally to the dining and living areas, creating a space where everyday life can unfold with ease, from quiet dinners at home to weekends spent with family and friends. Upstairs are three bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, while the full basement provides laundry and plenty of storage. The fenced-in backyard offers privacy and room for cookouts, gardening, play, or simply enjoying time outdoors. A newer roof, siding, heating system, central A/C, updated flooring, and refreshed finishes bring added comfort and peace of mind. With a one-car garage and plenty of parking, this home is ready to be enjoyed from day one. Conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, and major highways, and just a couple of blocks from Buttonwood Park, it offers a peaceful place to come home to without feeling far from everything you need.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73567352
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
62
On market date
August 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
5
Lot size
0.09 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
Thomas R Rodman
0.21 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
216
Student:teacher ratio
12.7:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Keith Middle School
0.48 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
New Bedford High
0.36 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,890
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

57
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable

Market position

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

On the market 62 days -- 73 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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Est. monthly payment
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$80,000 down
$320,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,076
Property tax (est.)$333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 28, 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.