**Offer deadline Monday @ 5 p.m. Special opportunity to have a centrally located, Fully gut renovated owner occupied or investment property, less than half a mile away from the new South coast commuter rail station. This 2 family boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 bath in the first unit and 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in a townhouse style 2nd unit, including great views of the city on the penthouse level and in-unit laundry in both units! Some of the updates in these open concept living units include, new cabinets with beautiful quartz countertops, kitchen Island, new Stainless Steel appliances, Brand new roof system, new electrical service and wiring, new plumbing, new forced hot air heating systems, new hot water tanks, new bathrooms w/ laundry connections, new vanities, fixtures and shower tile, new insulation, new drywall and paint, and new Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Off street parking, large basement with high ceilings and a large yard add to the final touches of this unique property.
Sold for $660,000
$660,000
1587 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
8beds
3,096sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1873
-- sqft lot
$675,000 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$2,026 Estimated rent
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Brand new roof systemOpen concept living unitsLarge yardNew stainless steel appliancesKitchen islandOff street parking
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Listed by:
David Thompson 857-334-6828,
Stuart St James, Inc. 617-819-5850
Bought with:
David Thompson
Stuart St James, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73464140
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,096
- Total interior livable area: 3,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,096
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,593 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0072 L:0064,2895222
- Zoning: MUB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Bedford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $444,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,032
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Sold | $660,000+1.7%$213/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Contingent | $649,000$210/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000$210/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listing removed | $649,000-1.5%$210/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listing removed | $659,000$213/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,000+262.1%$213/sqft |
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| 9/17/2020 | Sold | $182,000-4.2%$59/sqft |
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| 8/3/2020 | Pending sale | $189,900$61/sqft |
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| 7/2/2020 | Price change | $189,900-5%$61/sqft |
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| 6/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $199,900+81.7%$65/sqft |
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| 9/4/2018 | Sold | $110,000-20.9%$36/sqft |
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| 8/10/2018 | Pending sale | $139,000$45/sqft |
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| 7/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $139,000$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,032 +19.8% | $444,900 +27.1% |
| 2024 | $4,201 +2.8% | $350,100 +22.4% |
| 2023 | $4,088 +13.6% | $286,100 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $3,599 -0.3% | $231,600 |
| 2021 | $3,611 +4.9% | $231,600 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $3,442 +12.9% | $213,000 +15.1% |
| 2019 | $3,049 +5.2% | $185,100 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $2,899 +10.4% | $174,300 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $2,625 +4% | $157,300 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $2,523 +7.1% | $153,000 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $2,356 +3.4% | $149,800 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $2,279 -4.5% | $150,300 -9.7% |
| 2013 | $2,386 +8.3% | $166,500 +4% |
| 2012 | $2,203 +0.3% | $160,100 -6.2% |
| 2011 | $2,197 -5.2% | $170,600 -11.4% |
| 2010 | $2,317 +12.6% | $192,600 +7.2% |
| 2009 | $2,058 +4.9% | $179,700 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $1,961 +2.3% | $185,900 |
| 2007 | $1,917 +12.6% | $185,900 +18.7% |
| 2006 | $1,702 +13.2% | $156,600 +18.4% |
| 2005 | $1,504 +0.9% | $132,300 +9.8% |
| 2004 | $1,491 +5.5% | $120,500 +25% |
| 2003 | $1,413 +38.3% | $96,400 +45.4% |
| 2002 | $1,022 -8.1% | $66,300 -3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,112 +73.8% | $68,500 +42.1% |
| 1996 | $640 | $48,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02740
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