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Modern life on Buzzards Bay with a touch of history
Though New Bedford’s history is closely tied to whaling, the historical roots still visible in The South End today harken back to the city’s textile industry heyday and military presence. It’s home to Howland Mill and Kilburn Mill, two of the 70 textile mills that made New Bedford one of the richest cities per capita in the U.S. in the early 20th century, well past the peak of the city’s whaling wealth. Fort Rodman and Fort Taber overlook the southern point of The South End peninsula. The Civil War-era military complex retired from active duty in the 1960s; today, it’s a museum and waterfront park. But The South End’s rich history is just a bonus for many homebuyers. The real draw is Buzzard Bay. “The waterfront is just wonderful,” says Realtor Christine Medeiros of Kokopelli Realty, who has more than 20 years of experience in the local real estate market. She says The South End is highly sought-after for its proximity to Buzzard Bay’s beaches, as well as the waterfront dining scene. “You can grab ice cream or eat and sit at one of the restaurants on the water and watch the fishing boats go in and out of the harbor. People like that coastal vibe.” Realtor Ellie Wickes of Sotheby’s International Realty in Westport, who also has decades of local real estate experience, agrees. “There are a lot of nice restaurants in this area. It has a bit of that coastal lifestyle, but people stay here year-round.”
Jetting out into Buzzards Bay The South End is a perfect place to spend the day fishing.
Stop into PLAY Arcade, a barcade dedicated to all things retro media in the South End area.
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Waterfront recreation on Buzzards Bay
East Beach sits on The South End’s east coastline. The sandy beach overlooks Buzzards Bay and offers a view of Butler Flats Lighthouse, just across the water. Part of the Saulnier Memorial Bike Trail meanders through the beach park. It’s paralleled by the New Bedford Harbor Walk, which sits on top of the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier, which is said to be the longest in the world. Both the harbor walk and the bike path are part of New Bedford’s The Blue Lane, a web of trails connecting the city’s waterfront communities. Walkers, joggers and bikers can take the paths all the way around the peninsula to West Beach, which overlooks Clarks Cove near the northwest side of The South End. On the way, they’ll pass Fort Rodman and Fort Taber. No longer active military forts, the historic complex is now home to a 50-acre waterfront park, complete with a seasonally lifeguarded, swimmable beach, pier fishing, boating and a playground. Victory Park, a few blocks inland, features sunny multiuse fields between thick bands of trees, centered around the Victory Park Pond. Nearby Clegg Field is home to the South End Youth Athletic Association baseball teams, which offer seasonal programs for kids between the ages of six and 12. Youth Opportunities Unlimited, also close to Victory Park, has a community bike shop dedicated to providing local kids with bike repairs. The non-profit, which has been active since 2004, also organizes youth bicycling trips, outdoor adventures and indoor experiential learning workshops. Farther north up the peninsula, Hazelwood Park sprawls over 23 acres near the Clarks Cove waterfront. It features several historic structures, including a pavilion, as well as racquet courts and a playground.
The New Bedford Harbor Walk stretches through the length of the South End.
Fort Rodman is a beautiful park and offers space for dogs to sniff and walk along the paths.
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Howland Place and Kilburn Mill at Clarks Cove shopping, waterfront dining
The historic Howland Mill complex, in the South End’s panhandle, is now a business park with boutique beauty salons, exercise studios and office spaces. There’s a Seabra Foods and a Stop & Shop nearby, as well as some restaurants. It’s a mix of national chains and local eateries, from Burger King and Dunkin’ Donuts to Cove Surf & Turf, a New England diner-style spot. Medeiros says that Inner Bay Café, also close by, is a popular spot for authentic Portuguese fare. “There’s actually a lot of good mom-and-pop Portuguese restaurants in New Bedford. Inner Bay is a really good one,” she says. On the west side of the neighborhood, the historic Kilburn Mill at Clarks Cove has also been turned into an industrial-chic collection of businesses. There’s Star Garden Studio, a plant nursery, New Bedford Antiques at the Cove and Judith Klein Art Gallery, just to name a few. “There’s a big art scene here,” Medeiros says. “It’s spread out across the city, but very concentrated in downtown and The South End, where you’ll find tons of galleries and musicians.” She says one of the most popular music venues in the city is on the east side of The South End: Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, which features an outdoor stage surrounded by bars, an indoor barbecue smoke pit and a full-service restaurant. “It’s very cool and right on the water. It gets very busy in the summer,” Medeiros says.
Coastal cottages to multi-family Colonial Revivals
The neat, grid-patterned streets throughout The South End are lined with modest single-family cottages clad in cedar shingles and classic New England wood siding, as well as much larger Colonial Revivals and American Foursquares. Many of the neighborhood’s largest homes have been converted into multi-family dwellings. On the far south side of the community, there are even new construction condos. Those tend to sell for between $399,000 and $409,000. Single-family homes start at around $254,000 and go up to $455,000, while multi-family homes tend to sell for the $475,000 to $850,000 range. On the north side of the community, the Howland Mill Village Historic District features neat rows of single-family homes built in the late 1880s and 1920s. Most of the gambrel-style homes are still standing, and those that have been well-maintained can sell for nearly $600,000.
Enjoy the view from your waterfront home overlooking Buzzards Bay in the The South End.
While walking through the streets of The South End you will see rows of colonial homes.
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Magnet programs at New Bedford High
New Bedford Public Schools serves students in The South End. Many go to Congdon Elementary, which earns a B, and continue to C-graded Roosevelt Middle and B-minus-graded New Bedford High. The high school offers an International Baccalaureate magnet program as well as the Magnet Academy of Civic Leadership & World Studies. During their time in the Civic Leadership & World Studies program, students take specialized classes in relevant subjects, complete a senior-year capstone project and do 120 hours of community service.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology is near Fort Rodman, on the south side of the community. The graduate school focuses on ocean technology, climate change and fisheries management, and students are encouraged to participate in cooperative research. New Bedford high schoolers can explore marine science through the SMAST summer internship program.
Roosevelt Middle School in New Bedford received an A rating in the diversity category by Niche.
New Bedford High enrolls 3,000 students, making it one of the largest schools in the country.
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South of Downtown New Bedford
Downtown New Bedford is north, within about 4 miles of most homes on The South End peninsula. The drive can take 10 minutes via Rodney French Boulevard north to JFK Memorial Highway. Rodney French Boulevard is a main road that runs north-south along both the east and west sides of the peninsula, meeting at JFK Memorial Highway just north of the community. Brock Avenue runs through the center of the peninsula, also connecting north toward the mainland. It’s lined with Southeastern Regional Transit Authority stops that provide bus service throughout New Bedford. U.S. Route 6 is just beyond downtown, north of The South End, and connects west toward Rhode Island and east toward Fairhaven. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s South Coast Rail project, which is expected to be completed and open to the public by spring 2025, will provide train service from New Bedford to Boston. “That’s going to be nice since a lot of people commute there for work or for things like concerts,” Medeiros says.
South End has a wide range of housing styles and budgets for every family.
Local transpiration makes it easy to get around The South End neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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The South End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The South End, New Bedford sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in The South End, New Bedford over the last 12 months is $407,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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