Single Family Residence at 96 Locust St, New Bedford MA 02740, New Bedford
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$349,000

96 Locust St, New Bedford MA 02740
New Bedford, MA 02740
Listed by Bessy Rivas
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
759 sqft
Year built
1925

About this home

Welcome to 96 Locust St, a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or anyone looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort and convenience. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers easy one-level living with a practical layout, central air conditioning, in-unit laundry, and off-street parking. Vinyl siding and a newer roof help keep maintenance simple, making this home an appealing option for buyers looking for something manageable and affordable. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, schools, public transportation, and highway access. A wonderful starter home or downsizing option ready for its next owner.

Property details

MLS #
73563793
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
41
On market date
August 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.03 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
John Avery Parker
0.25 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
0.67 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
0.47 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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores10
Parks11
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

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

On the market 41 days -- 84 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
$2,252/mo
$69,800 down
$279,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,811
Property tax (est.)$291
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 18, 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.