5+ Family - Rooming House at 39 Sycamore St, New Bedford MA 02740
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$699,000

39 Sycamore St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Philip Rebello
Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,329 sqft
Year built
1876

About this home

Discover an exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-performing, two-story, 12-room rooming house situated on a corner lot with a spacious backyard. Generating over $10,000 per month in rental income, this turnkey asset offers strong existing cash flow, an established management structure, and long-term upside, making it an ideal addition to any real estate portfolio. The property features a practical layout distributed across two floors, comprising 12 rooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, while the expansive backyard provides valuable outdoor space for residents. Positioned on a prominent corner lot, there is added flexibility to explore adding a driveway or dedicated off-street parking, subject to local zoning regulations and municipal approvals. Investors will appreciate the established operation with a hands-on property manager overseeing day-to-day operations for a streamlined, hands-off ownership experience. Whether you are an experienced investor looking to scale your portfolio or seeking a reliable income-producing property with immediate return, this listing delivers a rare blend of stability and potential. Strong cash flow, established management, and outstanding potential make this a versatile investment not to miss; buyer and buyer’s agent to perform all due diligence regarding property details, square footage, room count, rental income, zoning, parking feasibility, and municipal approvals.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73592513
Property type
5+ Family - Rooming House
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
9
On market date
October 16, 2026
Stories
5
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
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
John Avery Parker
0.23 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
226
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Keith Middle School
1.06 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
0.46 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 stores11
Parks13
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 9 days -- 126 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
$4,359/mo
$139,800 down
$559,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,627
Property tax (est.)$583
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 3 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.