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Acushnet Station

Acushnet Station

Suburban Neighborhood in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Bristol County 02745

$444,157 Average Value
$301 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale
Acushnet Station is situated on the banks of the Acushnet River.
Acushnet Station is situated on the banks of the Acushnet River.

The gritty streets of New Bedford

Word on the street is that New Bedford hasn’t had a good day since the peak of textile production in the 1920s. But the lush front lawns, playgrounds and well-preserved multifamily houses in Acushnet Station present a different side of that coin. Acushnet Station is still the gritty New Bedford, with old brick factory buildings and business supply stores lining the commercial area along its synonymous river. Streetscapes get more suburban, however, on the west side of the neighborhood. Fences switch from chain link to stone, and rustic building materials like clapboard appear in the architecture. At the neighborhood’s center is a vast 85-acre park built on a former Quaker estate, and scattered throughout are hole-in-the-wall eateries selling hot dogs and seriously good doughnuts. New Bedford is considered a gateway city, one of 11 communities in Massachusetts that was a center of industry until manufacturers left town. The gateway cities, with their 19th-century factory buildings and two- and three-unit residences built as worker housing, regularly get touted by the state as economic development priorities. The New Bedford State Pier, for example, is being considered for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment. Possibilities floated include retail, restaurants and seafood auction and processing. Jason Lanagan, Realtor with New Bedford-based Lanagan & Co., says that his office directly faces the state pier. “New Bedford has a storied history as the whaling capital of the world and one of the best historic districts in Massachusetts that’s as good, if not better, than Nantucket’s cobblestone streets,” Lanagan says. “It has these really beautiful neighborhoods scattered throughout the city.” The median sale price for a single-family home in New Bedford is $403,500, and the median price for a condominium is $353,750.
Organized rows of homes are lined on broad streets in Acushnet.
Organized rows of homes are lined on broad streets in Acushnet.

Suburban New England homes

Neighbors can walk to Brooklawn Park from the surrounding streets, with their small, well-kept front lawns, sidewalks and early 1900s homes in good condition. Ranch-style houses from the 1950s can cost $525,000, two-family homes can go for $500,000, bungalows can cost $275,000 and midcentury Cape Cods can go for $365,000. The median sale price for a single-family home in New Bedford is $403,500, and the median price for a condominium is $353,750.
Spend the day at Brooklawn Park in New Bedford.
Spend the day at Brooklawn Park in New Bedford.

All around Brooklawn Park

Acushnet Station centers around the 85-acre Brooklawn Park. This former Quaker estate is a multi-use complex with basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, baseball and softball fields and a cross-country running trail. As an estate, literary legends like Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson visited the site. It turned into a park in the late 19th century. The neighborhood shares its name with the Acushnet River, which forms its eastern border and spills south into Buzzards Bay. Acushnet Station’s waterfront isn’t anything special, but the neighborhood is about 1 mile north of Riverside Park, a city green space with river views. Kids play soccer on the park’s synthetic turf field and practice tricks at its skate park. There’s also a playground and plenty of picnic tables.
Students can enjoy their lunches outside at New Bedford High School.
Students can enjoy their lunches outside at New Bedford High School.

New Bedford's new magnet academy

Kids living in Acushnet Station can attend New Bedford Public Schools, an urban school district with about 12,000 students and a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio. The district has an overall grade of C-plus from Niche. In Acushnet Station are Charles S. Ashley Elementary School, rated B-minus, and Normandin Middle School, which has more than 1,100 students in grades 6-8 and a C Niche rating. New Bedford High School, graded B-minus by Niche, has a new Magnet Academy of Civic Leadership and World Studies focused on teaching kids civic and global issues through community service and internships.

A long trip north to Boston

The public commuter rail will eventually extend to New Bedford and connect the city to Boston. This will be a game-changer for New Bedford residents, Lanagan says, because the only way to get to the capital city now is to drive and sit in traffic. The train could help commuters, Lanagan says, but it will also encourage people to visit Boston more often. “I was asked to go to real estate development conference at the Federal Reserve, but the logistics of doing so made it sort of impossible and not worth it for me. But if the train has been running, I would have gone,” he said. “That’s a real world example of how someone down here would go to Boston but didn’t because of how long and cumbersome it presently is.” Acushnet Station sits north of Interstate 195, which goes west to Providence and east of Massachusetts Route 140. Providence is 32 miles away, about a 40-minute drive, and the entrance to Cape Cod is about 31 miles east. Boston is 55 miles north, a 70-minute drive.
Ma's Donuts recently changed their name to Grandma's Donuts.
Ma's Donuts recently changed their name to Grandma's Donuts.

Retail on King's Highway

Along Kings Highway, next to the airport, are retail stores like Ocean State Job Lot, Dollar Tree and Savers, and a Stop & Shop supermarket for weekly groceries. Pharmacies like Walgreens and fast-casual eateries like Dunkin also have a presence in Acushnet Station. The real pride of the neighborhood, however, is GrandMa’s Donuts and Coffee, known by locals as Ma’s Donuts. Ma’s is a New Bedford institution, baking pastries inside a small, nondescript brick building on the weekends. People wake up early and wait outside for Ma’s coffee rolls, cake doughnuts and coffee, which sell out almost as quickly as the doors open. In the afternoon, neighbors head to Dee’s Hot Dogs for box lunches of hot dogs and potato chips.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • William Ryan

    William Ryan

    Responds Quickly

    LPT Realty - Home & Key Group

    (774) 713-9434

    128 Total Sales

    3 in Acushnet Station

    $316K - $475K Price Range

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  • Lucia Andrade

    Lucia Andrade

    Vicente Realty, LLC

    (508) 484-8599

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Acushnet Station

    $385,000 Price

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  • Paula Levasseur

    Paula Levasseur

    Home Bound Realty

    (401) 240-4892

    120 Total Sales

    5 in Acushnet Station

    $316K - $633K Price Range

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  • Byron R. Ford, Jr.

    Byron R. Ford, Jr.

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

    (401) 681-8108

    141 Total Sales

    3 in Acushnet Station

    $330K - $520K Price Range

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  • Andrew Romano

    Andrew Romano

    BOLD Real Estate

    (508) 501-9567

    67 Total Sales

    1 in Acushnet Station

    $363,000 Price

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  • Deb Schusterman

    Deb Schusterman

    Brizo Real Estate Services

    (401) 681-3264

    46 Total Sales

    1 in Acushnet Station

    $299,900 Price

    Deb Schusterman
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

55 min drive

Bus

Ashley Blvd And Clifford St

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Acushnet Ave And Ingraham St

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Acushnet Ave And Query St

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Belleville Ave And Belleville Rd

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Acushnet Ave And Howard Ave

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Ashley Blvd And Hersom St

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Ashley Blvd And Query St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Acushnet Station US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Acushnet Station Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Acushnet Station, New Bedford sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Acushnet Station, New Bedford over the last 12 months is $416,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$418,900
Median Sale Price
$416,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$417,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$301

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,588
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1924
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,351
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,589
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jun 14
    1 - 3pm

    11 Moynan St, New Bedford, MA 02745

    $449,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,478 Sq Ft
    • 11 Moynan St
    • New 5 days ago

    Come view this well-loved home at the first open house this Saturday 6/14 from 1-3. This conveniently located North Side home has the charm and character of yester-year! However, you can rest easy knowing many of the big-ticket items have been taken care of already. The serene recently fenced in back yard offers privacy for entertaining and summertime fun! The home boasts of open spaces with its

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  • Wednesday, Jun 18
    4 - 5pm

    180 Irvington St, New Bedford, MA 02745

    $639,900

    • 6 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,354 Sq Ft
    • 180 Irvington St
    • New 12 days ago

    Welcome to this two family home located across the street from Brooklawn park, This home has been completely redone in the last two year with new plumbing and electric, new roof, Mini splits on first floor , 2nd floor forced hot & cool air from attic. New kitchen with granite counters , hardwood floors throughout and an amazing back yard perfect for entertaining.This home is turn key. Subject to

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  • Sunday, Jun 15
    10:30 - 11:30am

    42 Query St, New Bedford, MA 02745

    $569,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,612 Sq Ft
    • 42 Query St
    • New 24 days ago

    Move-in ready and full of updates, this charming home offers comfort, style, and space to enjoy. The interior features newer kitchens and bathrooms with modern finishes throughout. The lower level includes two additional rooms and a bath—perfect for extra living space, a home office, or guest area. Outside, the spacious newly fenced yard offers privacy and room to entertain, complete with a

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
7,912
Median Age
40
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$55,680
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,638

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
79.9%
College Graduates
14.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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