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85 Forest Street, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740
$245,000
Est. $1,683/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
792
Sq Ft
$309
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1870
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
44
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$49,500 Listed Nov 4, 2025 • MLS# 73451064 Copied!

About this home

FIRST TIME BUYERS - AFFORDABLE CORNER LOT STARTER HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHS & HARDWOOD FLOORS! POTENTIAL FOR O/S PARKING WITH PROPER MUNICIPAL PERMITTING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR BASEMENT ACCESS WITH A NEWER GAS FHW HEATING SYSTEM, GAS H/W TANK & A 100 AMP CB PANEL. POSSIBILITY TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM INTO A 3RD BEDROOM, IF NEEDED. BASEMENT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF HAVING HAD A TOILET AT ONE TIME. PROPERTY IS ON LOCKBOX (VERY EASY TO SHOW) - PROPERTY DOES NEED WORK BUT IT IS IN LIVABLE CONDITION.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
792 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 792 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $2,932
Assessed Value $259,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

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Neighborhood

85 Forest Street, New Bedford MA 02740

New Bedford, MA 02740

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Nearby Schools

School District
New Bedford School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
31% attend college
13% 4-Year 18% 2-Year 4% Out of State 9% Working
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
6.0% Above Average
4.2% Suspensions 1.0% In-School 1.8% Emergency
↑ 0.5% above state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. James-St. John School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Holy Family-Holy Name School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Trinity Day Academy
1.0 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 72.4
Same rank as last year
93 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-12
Child and Family Services
1.1 mi
Grades K-12
C
Global Learning Charter Public School
2.3 mi | #263 of 346 | Score: 45.1
Improved 7 spots from last year
-13.1 below state avg
508 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
Nazarene Christian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Alma del Mar Charter School
2.7 mi | #234 of 352 | Score: 37.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-20.5 below state avg
1,042 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
All Saints Catholic School
3.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
James B Congdon School
0.3 mi | #488 of 824 | Score: 45.0
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-13.2 below state avg
299 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C-
Alfred J Gomes School
0.4 mi | #676 of 824 | Score: 37.1
Improved 102 spots from last year
-21.1 below state avg
623 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Nativity Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Our Sisters' School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-06
C-
Roosevelt Middle School
1.4 mi | #307 of 352 | Score: 30.8
Improved 41 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
759 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Keith Middle School
1.7 mi | #306 of 352 | Score: 30.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.4 below state avg
949 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C-
Normandin Middle School
3.8 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.1
Improved 13 spots from last year
-26.1 below state avg
990 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
0.6 mi | #337 of 346 | Score: 21.7
Improved 17 spots from last year
-36.5 below state avg
200 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
New Bedford High School
1.5 mi | #261 of 346 | Score: 45.3
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
2,878 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,326 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
C+
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School
4.5 mi | #230 of 346 | Score: 48.4
Dropped 41 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
2,151 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,754 athletes
High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

⏳
Pending Sale
Nov 26, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Nov 4, 2025
$245,000
Original listing
Agent: Janice Hathaway Office: Venture
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Listed for Sale
Nov 4, 2025
$245,000
Original listing
Agent: Janice Hathaway Office: Venture

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 4, 2025 New Listing Added $245,000 —
Nov 4, 2025 New Listing Added $245,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
44 days
Price per Sq Ft
$309
Total Price Drop
-$49,500

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,932 $259,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,932
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$259,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Janice Hathaway
Listing Office Venture
Agent MLS ID FR000528
Office MLS ID AN8181
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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