2 hours on Rocket
$6,288 Closing Credit¹
#73357433, Daniel Quintal, Listing Office: Dan Quintal Real Estate
New Bedford Housing Market Report March 2025•Bristol County, Massachusetts
Housing Prices in New Bedford, MA
How much do homes in New Bedford, MA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is New Bedford, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
New Bedford is a Seller's Market
Difference Since March 2024
Since last year, New Bedford has remained a Seller's Market.
Insight
New Bedford is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.
Median Sold Price
$450,000$249/SqFt
+$40,000
+9.8%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in New Bedford have sold for 9.8% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in New Bedford was $450,000 in March 2025, up 9.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $249.
Median Sold Price By Cities
| City | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acushnet | $478.5K | $556K | +16.2% |
| New Bedford | $410K | $450K | +9.8% |
| Dartmouth | $540K | $590K | +9.3% |
| Fairhaven | $455K | $497K | +9.2% |
| North Dartmouth | $495K | $539.5K | +9.0% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $326.4K | $144K | -55.9% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $320K | $345K | +7.8% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $381.6K | $425K | +11.4% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $395K | $449K | +13.7% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $495K | $574K | +16.0% |
Summary: New Bedford housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -55.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +7.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +11.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +13.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +16.0%.
How does New Bedford, MA compare with other places?
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New Bedford, MA
Housing supply in New Bedford, MA
How many homes are available in New Bedford, MA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 160Last MonthMar 2025 | ||
| 1462 months agoFeb 2025 | +9.6 % Change MoMFeb – Mar |
Summary: The New Bedford real estate market had 160 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 9.6 % increase compared to Feb 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 29Last MonthMar 2025 | ||
| 392 months agoFeb 2025 | -25.6 % Change MoMFeb – Mar |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 1 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 26 | 23 | -11.5% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 43 | 42 | -2.3% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 24 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 52 | 68 | +30.8% |
Summary: New Bedford housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -11.5%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -2.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +4.2%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +30.8%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in New Bedford, MA cost?
Over Asking Price14 Homes
At Asking Price8 Homes
Under Asking Price7 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in New Bedford, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in New Bedford in March 2025, down by 25.6% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 24% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and and 48% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for New Bedford, MA
How long does it take to sell a home in New Bedford, MA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days13 Homes
30 – 90 Days11 Homes
Over 90 Days5 Homes
Insight
Many homes in New Bedford are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During March 2025, 29 homes were sold in New Bedford; 45% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 51 DaysThis YearMar 2025 | ||
| 38 Days1 year agoMar 2024 | +34.0 % Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025 |
Summary: Homes in New Bedford had an average listing age of 51 days in Mar 2025, up by 34.0% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in New Bedford, MA
What homes are available in New Bedford, MA?
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$2,957 Closing Credit¹
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$4,986 Closing Credit¹
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3 days on Rocket
$4,333 Closing Credit¹
#73355555, Matthew Monteiro, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature Properties
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$6,293 Closing Credit¹
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$4,155 Closing Credit¹
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$5,759 Closing Credit¹
#73354507, Team ROSO, Listing Office: RE/MAX Vantage
6 days on Rocket
$7,718 Closing Credit¹
#73354424, Jeff Gardner, Listing Office: Robert H. Gardner, Inc.
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$5,569 Closing Credit¹
#73354279, Maurino Isidoro, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
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