Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The NEW BEDFORD, MA real estate market (02740) currently shows 68 active listings, with 23 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 30 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 39 days on market compared to 32 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7.2% year-over-year, from $473,725 to $439,750.
Population: 46,623 · Density: 3,132.1/mi² · Median household income: $51,599
Typical home value: $279,322 · Homeownership: 38.4%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA 02740 | 0.0 mi | 28 | $14,218,064 | $424,950 | $507,788 |
| 02719 | Fairhaven, MA 02719 | 3.4 mi | 17 | $10,945,484 | $661,625 | $643,852 |
| 02745 | New Bedford, MA 02745 | 4.5 mi | 24 | $11,871,528 | $459,000 | $494,647 |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA 02748 | 5.7 mi | 12 | $16,794,048 | $1,176,750 | $1,399,504 |
| 02790 | Westport, MA 02790 | 7.9 mi | 24 | $24,225,672 | $799,974 | $1,009,403 |
| 02770 | Rochester, MA 02770 | 9.8 mi | 15 | $10,898,475 | $739,900 | $726,565 |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA 02723 | 10.6 mi | 12 | $4,714,524 | $403,650 | $392,877 |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA 02721 | 11.1 mi | 32 | $13,361,184 | $418,750 | $417,537 |
| 02878 | Tiverton, RI 02878 | 12.3 mi | 46 | $39,975,702 | $597,000 | $869,037 |
| 02576 | West Wareham, MA 02576 | 13.2 mi | 4 | $1,952,000 | $488,000 | $488,000 |
| 02726 | Somerset, MA 02726 | 13.6 mi | 13 | $7,511,075 | $547,475 | $577,775 |
| 02837 | Little Compton, RI 02837 | 14.5 mi | 12 | $49,870,428 | $1,074,475 | $4,155,869 |
| 02779 | Berkley, MA 02779 | 15.3 mi | 6 | $4,023,360 | $799,000 | $670,560 |
As of September 2026, there are 68 active listings in NEW BEDFORD, MA (zip code 02740), compared to 38 the prior year.
The median listing price in NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 is $439,750 as of September 2026, a 7.2% decrease from $473,725 the prior year.
Homes in NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 spend an average of 39 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 32 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 30 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 39 days on market compared to 32 days last year.
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