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I'm Andrea Forsythe, a Newton, MA real estate agent specializing in new construction. With 13+ years developing homes, I guide buyers and sellers from search to keys.

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  3. 96-98 Clara St, New Bedford, MA 02744
Active Under Contract
15 Days on market
96-98 Clara St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 42

96-98 Clara St New Bedford — Photo 1 of 42

$639,000

96-98 Clara St, New Bedford, MA 02744

New Bedford, MA 02744

Beds

6

Baths

2

SqFt

2,192

Style

Multi Family

Built

1912

Welcome to this beautifully done two-family home on Clara Street. Perfect for owner-occupants or investors, this vacant turnkey property offers a total of 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with modern finishes throughout. Each unit includes convenient washer/dryer hookups, and hardwood floors throughout, making everyday living easy. Outside, you'll find a large backyard and an oversized driveway with plenty of off-street parking. Located just up the street from Cisco Brewers and the beach. Easy highway access, and minutes from local restaurants, parks, and downtown amenities. Whether you're looking to generate rental income or live in one unit while renting the other, this property is an incredible opportunity in one of New Bedford's fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$292/sqft
Local Avg (New Bedford)$230/sqft
27% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within New Bedford, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$639,000
Annual Taxes$5,000

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street6

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms12
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood, Tile
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationStone
ZoningRB

Property & Lot

Acres0.17
SqFt Lot7,222
Lot Features--

Neighborhood

Shopping • Park • Highway Access

Geography

Population

12,716

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$59K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

65.6%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Bristol County

1,041 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+36% vs the prior 12 months) — 481 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Full New Bedford, MA market report ZIP 02744 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Catherine Hearn

Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

MLS® Number: 73560249

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