1956 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA 02740
2 bd 2 ba 1,900 sqft Built 1910 Lot 5,898 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$284,900
Feb 29, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | Sold | $284,900 | MLSPIN |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Relisted | $284,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Listing removed | — | MLSPIN |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Price changed | $284,900 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Listed | $299,000 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Listing removed | $229,900 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Listed | $229,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 1, 2017 | Listing removed | $229,900 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 6, 2017 | Listed | $229,900 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Listing removed | $229,900 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Price changed | $229,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 14, 2016 | Listed | $289,900 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 11, 2001 | Sold | $55,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,100 | $129,700 | $297,800 | — |
| 2024 | $166,900 | $108,900 | $275,800 | — |
| 2023 | $88,500 | $90,800 | $179,300 | — |
| 2022 | $70,500 | $86,400 | $156,900 | — |
| 2021 | $59,300 | $82,100 | $141,400 | — |
| 2020 | $57,600 | $82,100 | $139,700 | — |
| 2019 | $60,100 | $82,100 | $142,200 | — |
| 2018 | $57,100 | $82,100 | $139,200 | — |
| 2017 | $57,100 | $82,100 | $139,200 | — |
| 2016 | $58,200 | $77,800 | $136,000 | — |
| 2015 | $58,200 | $77,800 | $136,000 | — |
| 2003 | $36,500 | $32,100 | $68,600 | $2,139 |
Property facts
Year built
1910
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,900 sqft
Lot size
5,898 sqft
ZIP code
02740
City
New Bedford
Street
Purchase St
Coordinates
41.65185, -70.92913
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,709
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1956 Purchase St last sell?
1956 Purchase St most recently sold on Feb 29, 2024 for $284,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 1956 Purchase St?
The most recent total assessment for 1956 Purchase St (year 2025) is $297,800 with — in property tax.
How does 1956 Purchase St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.5% above the last sale price of $284,900.
When was 1956 Purchase St built?
1956 Purchase St was built in 1910.
How does 1956 Purchase St compare to others on Purchase St?
We track 8 other properties on Purchase St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Purchase St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1956 Purchase St?
1956 Purchase St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,900 sqft, 5,898 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 1956 Purchase St a flip candidate?
No — 1956 Purchase St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1956 Purchase St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1956 Purchase St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.1%
Implied 1-yr
+8.3%
2026 Q2
$485.6K
2026 Q3
$494.5K
ZIP 02740 — Median Price History + Forecast
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