179 Cottage St New Bedford, MA ^$ 550,000

179 Cottage St

^$ 550,000

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179 Cottage St

New Bedford, MA, 02740

^$ 550,000

Bedrooms6 Baths5.0 Sq 3,830

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^$ 3,386

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Multi-Family Home for sale in New Bedford, MA

for $550,000 with 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths. This 3,830 square foot home was built in 1859 on a lot size of 0.15.

Step into history with the iconic James Taylor Home, circa 1859, located just steps from the heart of New Bedford’s famed Whaling Seaport. Surrounded by renowned restaurants, charming shops, and the newly operational commuter rail, this prime location offers both convenience and character. Currently configured as a five-family property—four units within the main residence and a fifth in a separate structure—this historic gem presents endless possibilities. Restore it to its original grandeur or capitalize on a unique investment opportunity and expand your portfolio. A rare chance to own a piece of New Bedford history in an unbeatable location! The city currently has it identified as three units, two in the main house and a third in the detached building. The owner is looking into this as he and his family have owned it for many years and have always been of the understanding that it has 5 units. Buyer should also perform their own due diligence.

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5/2/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

179 Cottage St New Bedford, MA

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^$ 550,000

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Multi-Family

Taxes

^$ 7,543

Style

4 Family

Lot Size

0.15

Year Built

1859

Town/City

New Bedford

County/Region

Bristol

MLS | Web ID

73507908

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Brian Balestracci

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Milestone Realty, Inc.

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Monthly Principal & Interest: $3,386
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Date	Price	Price Change	Description
4/27/2026	$550,000		Listed Price

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179 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA, 02740 is a Multi-Family Home for sale at $550,000 with 3,830 sqft and a lot size of 0.15. 179 Cottage St has 6 bedrooms, 5.0 baths, and was built in 1859. The property's zip code is 02740 which is in New Bedford, MA

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