273 Purchase St

2,580 Sq. Ft.
$190 / Sq. Ft.
2,580
Sq. Ft.
$190
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own a well-maintained two-family home in the heart of New Bedford with easy access to local amenities, highways, and public transportation. This property offers flexibility for both owner-occupants and investors. Each unit features two bedrooms, with the second-floor unit offering space that can be used as a third bedroom. The first-floor unit is vacant and updated, featuring a kitchen with new cabinets, granite countertops, newer appliances, and modern flooring...Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own a well-maintained two-family home in the heart of New Bedford with easy access to local amenities, highways, and public transportation. This property offers flexibility for both owner-occupants and investors. Each unit features two bedrooms, with the second-floor unit offering space that can be used as a third bedroom. The first-floor unit is vacant and updated, featuring a kitchen with new cabinets, granite countertops, newer appliances, and modern flooring throughout. Generous size living spaces and a basement with a finished area add to the property’s functionality. The second-floor unit is currently occupied, providing immediate rental income. This a must-see opportunity in a convenient location blocks from Downtown.
  1. Listed by Legacy Realty Group • Keller Williams South Watuppa
  2. Listed by Ana Dias • Keller Williams South Watuppa

Property Details for 273 Purchase Street

Town
New Bedford
Area
MA-New Bedford
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 03/04/2026 04:34 PM

Property Details for 273 Purchase Street

StatusActive
MLS #73469480
Days on Market48
Taxes$4,413 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1882
CountyBristol County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams South Watuppa, Legacy Realty Group; Keller Williams South Watuppa, Ana Dias
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Building Information for 273 Purchase Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1882Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,465 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,751 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,383

Property Taxes

$368

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 273 Purchase Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 2580.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Cleared
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0036 L:0232,2888221
  • Assessments: $390,200
  • Book: 14439
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 273 Purchase Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469480

$489,000
Aug 15, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72937218

$300,000
May 13, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72937218

May 13, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72937218

Jan 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72937218

$300,000
Apr 14, 2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72742439

$244,900
Oct 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72742439

$259,900
Apr 11, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72375957

$188,000
Aug 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72375957

$190,000
Feb 15, 2010

Expired

MLS PIN #71002206

$172,000
Nov 18, 2009

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

$64,858
Nov 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71002206

$172,000
Aug 24, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275127042

$64,858
Aug 24, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275127042

$64,858

+217877621.3% / yr

Aug 24, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70876326

$64,858
Jun 16, 2009

Under Agreement

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

Jun 16, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70876326

Feb 16, 2009

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

$78,000
Feb 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70876326

$78,000
Feb 16, 2009

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

$70,200
Nov 20, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326408097

$1

-84.1% / yr

Jul 3, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100903132

$126,000
Mar 12, 1999

Canceled

MLS PIN #60610948

$79,900
Sep 28, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #60610948

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469480

$489,000
08/15/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72937218

$300,000
05/13/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72937218

05/13/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72937218

01/27/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72937218

$300,000
04/14/2021

Expired

MLS PIN #72742439

$244,900
10/14/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72742439

$259,900
04/11/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72375957

$188,000
08/08/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72375957

$190,000
02/15/2010

Expired

MLS PIN #71002206

$172,000
11/18/2009

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

$64,858
11/16/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71002206

$172,000
08/24/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275127042

$64,858
08/24/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #275127042

$64,858

+217877621.3% / yr

08/24/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70876326

$64,858
06/16/2009

Under Agreement

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

06/16/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70876326

02/16/2009

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

$78,000
02/16/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70876326

$78,000
02/16/2009

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #2761981

$70,200
11/20/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326408097

$1

-84.1% / yr

07/03/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100903132

$126,000
03/12/1999

Canceled

MLS PIN #60610948

$79,900
09/28/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #60610948

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 273 Purchase Street

Taxable ValueLand$74,100Additions$316,100Total$390,200
Tax Record2025$4,413 ($368 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,580 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,580 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,290 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,465 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1882ZoningRBCountyBRISTOLAPNNWBF M:0036 L:0232

Schools near 273 Purchase Street

This home is within New Bedford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alfred J Gomes Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Roosevelt Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Bedford High School
Public9 to 12

Trinity Day Academy
Public5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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273 Purchase Street is a multi-family home for sale in New Bedford, MA 02740. This property was listed for sale on January 17, 2026 by Keller Williams South Watuppa, it's currently listed at $489,000. It has been on the market for a total of 48 days and was last sold on August 15, 2022. This listing's school district is New Bedford School District. Nearby schools include Alfred J Gomes Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School and New Bedford High School. 273 Purchase Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,580 sqft multi-family home built in 1882.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams South Watuppa, Legacy Realty Group; Keller Williams South Watuppa, Ana Dias

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