273 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA 02740
4 bd 2 ba 2,580 sqft Built 1882 Lot 2,465 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$300,000
Aug 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Listed | $489,000 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Sold | $300,000 | MLS #72937218 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Listed | $300,000 | MLS #72937218 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Price changed | $244,900 | MLS #72742439 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Relisted | $259,900 | MLS #72742439 |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Listed | $259,900 | MLS #72742439 |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Listing removed | $188,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 21, 2019 | Price changed | $188,000 | MLS #72375957 |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Listed | $190,000 | MLS #72375957 |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Listing removed | $172,000 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 16, 2009 | Listed | $172,000 | MLS #71002206 |
| Aug 24, 2009 | Sold | $64,858 | MLS #70876326 |
| Jun 21, 2009 | Listing removed | $70,200 | PrimeMLS |
| Apr 29, 2009 | Listed | $78,000 | MLS #70876326 |
| Feb 22, 2009 | Listing removed | $78,000 | PrimeMLS |
| Oct 31, 2008 | Sold | $194,506 | Public Record |
| Jul 3, 2002 | Sold | $126,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 22, 1988 | Sold | $84,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,100 | $74,100 | $390,200 | $4,413 |
| 2024 | $250,800 | $69,400 | $320,200 | $3,842 |
| 2023 | $181,500 | $59,300 | $240,800 | $3,441 |
| 2022 | $141,700 | $54,000 | $195,700 | $3,041 |
| 2021 | $141,700 | $54,000 | $195,700 | $3,051 |
| 2020 | $135,500 | $50,900 | $186,400 | $3,012 |
| 2019 | $133,000 | $50,900 | $183,900 | $3,029 |
| 2018 | $122,100 | $50,900 | $173,000 | $2,877 |
| 2017 | $105,200 | $50,900 | $156,100 | $2,605 |
| 2016 | $100,900 | $52,500 | $153,400 | $2,530 |
| 2015 | $97,000 | $54,000 | $151,000 | $2,375 |
| 2013 | $101,100 | $66,300 | $167,400 | $2,399 |
| 2006 | $127,500 | $51,300 | $178,800 | $1,944 |
| 2005 | $91,300 | $54,900 | $146,200 | $1,662 |
| 2004 | $71,300 | $54,900 | $126,200 | $1,561 |
| 2003 | $67,300 | $19,700 | $87,000 | $1,275 |
Property facts
Year built
1882
Property type
multi_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
2,580 sqft
Lot size
2,465 sqft
ZIP code
02740
City
New Bedford
Street
Purchase St
Coordinates
41.62519, -70.92446
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,800
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 273 Purchase St last sell?
273 Purchase St most recently sold on Aug 15, 2022 for $300,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 273 Purchase St?
The most recent total assessment for 273 Purchase St (year 2025) is $390,200 with $4,413 in property tax.
How does 273 Purchase St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 30.1% above the last sale price of $300,000.
When was 273 Purchase St built?
273 Purchase St was built in 1882.
How does 273 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 273 Purchase St?
273 Purchase St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,580 sqft, 2,465 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 273 Purchase St a flip candidate?
No — 273 Purchase St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 273 Purchase St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 273 Purchase St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
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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