$499,900
179 Cottage St
New Bedford, MA, 02740
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.
Property Details
Price:
$499,900
MLS #:
73507908
Status:
Pending
Beds:
6
Baths:
5
Type:
Multi Family
Subtype:
4 Family
Listed Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,830
Total Sq Ft:
3,830
Lot Size:
6,695 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1859
Units:
3
Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3830
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms
Fireplaces Total
4
Levels
4
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Lot Features
Cleared, Level
Open Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Tandem, Paved
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Enclosed, Screened
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Stories
4
Waterfront Features
Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Window Features
Screens
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,543
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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Current real estate data for Multi Family in New Bedford as of Aug 06, 2026
113
Multi Family Listed
108
Avg DOM
214
Avg $ / SqFt
$627,445
Avg List Price
Community
- Address179 Cottage St New Bedford MA
- CityNew Bedford
- CountyBristol
- Zip Code02740
Subdivisions in New Bedford
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Property Summary
- 179 Cottage St New Bedford MA is a Multi Family for sale in New Bedford, MA, 02740. It is listed for $499,900 To schedule a showing of MLS#73507908 at 179 Cottage St in New Bedford, MA, contact your Pegasus Realty LLC agent at 781-858-3505.
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179 Cottage St
New Bedford, MA