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$349,900

309 Cottage St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by The Mathew J. Arruda Group
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,234 sqft
Year built
1873

About this home

Located on a fenced-in corner lot, 309 Cottage Street presents a high-utility opportunity for portfolio investors and owner-occupants seeking a value-add entry into the New Bedford market. This two-family residence is being delivered completely vacant, offering a clean slate for immediate modernization. It’s the perfect canvas for those looking to bring their vision to a property with significant upside potential. Each unit features a consistent two-bedroom layout designed for functional living. The first-floor apartment offers a distinct lifestyle advantage with a private deck that leads directly to the backyard, while the exterior is wrapped in low-maintenance vinyl siding to help streamline future upkeep. While the interior is ready for a full aesthetic refresh, the bones of this home provide a solid foundation for a custom renovation that could maximize both equity and rental yields. By leveraging the area’s strong rental demand through targeted updates, you can maximize your equity and secure a robust long-term asset.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73572830
Property type
Multi Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
47
On market date
September 8, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.07 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
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
0.15 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
607
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Keith Middle School
0.98 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
0.26 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).

86
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores12
Parks15
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies10

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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Est. monthly payment
$2,257/mo
$69,980 down
$279,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 22 days ago.

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.