SOLD NOV 25, 2025

Off Market Nov 2025 for $750K

$862,836

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $746/mo

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5,678

sq ft

85 Rivet St, New Bedford, MA 02744

About this home

This spacious three-level four-family home in New Bedford presents a fantastic investment opportunity with remarkable rental potential. The first floor offers a generous five-bedroom unit, while the second floor mirrors with another five-bedroom apartment, each providing ample living space. The third floor includes two additional units—one with two bedrooms and the other is townhouse style offering two levels, six bedrooms and two bathrooms—making this property exceptionally versatile. The exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding, and the home is conveniently located near major highways and historic downtown New Bedford, make it well-suited for investors seeking strong income potential!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

3,280 sq ftLot Size

$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by The Vision Group • Keller Williams South Watuppa

Bought with Esposito Group • eXp Realty LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73436052

Redfin Estimate

$862,836

$113K since sold in November 2025$40K since August

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This home's estimate is 41.6% higher than the average sale price ($609K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$479,000
A
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$645,000
B
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SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$421,000
C
9 beds3 baths3,321 sq ft
126 Fair St, New Bedford, MA 02740
SOLD JAN 20, 2026
$680,000
D
9 beds3 baths3,920 sq ft
36 Kane St, New Bedford, MA 02740
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$680,000
E
9 beds3 baths2,732 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$750,000
F
10 beds4 baths4,062 sq ft
42-44 Wing St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Market trends in 02740, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$470K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

105

12 MoM

New listings for sale

$587,700
6 beds3 baths3,024 sq ft
56 Independent St, New Bedford, MA 02744
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Sale history for 85 Rivet St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73436052

Nov 25, 2025

Sold

$750,000

$132/sq ft

Sep 25, 2025

Listed

$765,000

$135/sq ft

MLS PIN #70964339

Sep 25, 2009

Sold

$98,000

$17/sq ft

Sep 11, 2009

Contingent

—

Aug 21, 2009

Listed

$89,900

$16/sq ft

MLS PIN #70157271

Jul 14, 2005

Sold

$350,000

$62/sq ft

May 10, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 14, 2005

Listed

$349,900

$62/sq ft

MLS PIN #70108390

Dec 28, 2004

Sold

$280,000

$49/sq ft

Nov 12, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 2004

Listed

$289,900

$51/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,965 (+10.7%)

$61,800 + $425,600

$487,400

2022

$6,294 (+37.5%)

$56,400 + $348,600

$405,000

2021

$4,579 (+0.5%)

$56,400 + $237,300

$293,700

2020

$4,557 (+29.1%)

$53,100 + $228,900

$282,000

2019

$3,530 (+0.3%)

$53,100 + $161,200

$214,300

2018

$3,521 (+5.0%)

$53,100 + $158,600

$211,700

2017

$3,353 (+2.3%)

$53,100 + $147,800

$200,900

2016

$3,278 (+4.0%)

$54,800 + $144,000

$198,800

2015

$3,152 (+1.9%)

$56,400 + $144,000

$200,400

2014

$3,093 (+5.0%)

$56,400 + $147,600

$204,000

2013

$2,946 (−2.9%)

$68,800 + $136,800

$205,600

2012

$3,034 (−4.7%)

$70,700 + $149,800

$220,500

2011

$3,184 (+1.5%)

$72,600 + $174,600

$247,200

2010

$3,137 (−1.8%)

$80,300 + $180,500

$260,800

2009

$3,196

$78,600 + $200,500

$279,100

Tax history for 85 Rivet St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,965 (+10.7%)

$61,800 + $425,600

$487,400

2022

$6,294 (+37.5%)

$56,400 + $348,600

$405,000

2021

$4,579 (+0.5%)

$56,400 + $237,300

$293,700

2020

$4,557 (+29.1%)

$53,100 + $228,900

$282,000

2019

$3,530 (+0.3%)

$53,100 + $161,200

$214,300

2018

$3,521 (+5.0%)

$53,100 + $158,600

$211,700

2017

$3,353 (+2.3%)

$53,100 + $147,800

$200,900

2016

$3,278 (+4.0%)

$54,800 + $144,000

$198,800

2015

$3,152 (+1.9%)

$56,400 + $144,000

$200,400

2014

$3,093 (+5.0%)

$56,400 + $147,600

$204,000

2013

$2,946 (−2.9%)

$68,800 + $136,800

$205,600

2012

$3,034 (−4.7%)

$70,700 + $149,800

$220,500

2011

$3,184 (+1.5%)

$72,600 + $174,600

$247,200

2010

$3,137 (−1.8%)

$80,300 + $180,500

$260,800

2009

$3,196

$78,600 + $200,500

$279,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,477

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Bristol County

APN

2887452

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2023.

FHOD

Flood Hazard Overlay District

Ensure public safety through reducing the threats to life and personal injury; Eliminate new hazards to emergency response officials; Prevent the occurrence of public emergencies resulting from water quality, contamination, and pollution due to flooding; Avoid the loss of utility services which if damaged by flooding would disrupt or shut down the utility network and impact regions of the community beyond the site of flooding; Eliminate costs associated with the response and cleanup of flooding conditions; Reduce damage to public and private property resulting from flooding waters.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Recreation

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 34

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Unit #4 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 3

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,678
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Stories (Total): 5
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 4 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,138
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 85 Rivet St, New Bedford MA 02744

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 12
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,477
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2887452

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Roosevelt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

New Bedford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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116 Rivet St, New Bedford, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3192 Sq. Ft.	$634,687

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Rivet St, New Bedford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$422,591
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