The South End
Neighborhood in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02740, 02744
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.
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 No longer active military forts, the historic complex is now home to a 50-acre waterfront park, complete with a seasonally lifeguarded, swimmable beach, pier fishing, boating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.
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.
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.
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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Rodrigues
Kimberly Rodrigues
eXp Realty
(774) 235-6941
38 Total Sales
1 in The South End
$490,000 Price
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
BOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
67 Total Sales
2 in The South End
$245K - $670K Price Range
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Jamison Souza
Jamison Souza
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(508) 300-9317
81 Total Sales
1 in The South End
$425,000 Price
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Melissa Deutsch
Melissa Deutsch
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 654-8564
26 Total Sales
1 in The South End
$540,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
335 Total Sales
28 in The South End
$275K - $825K Price Range
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Jose Rojas
Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
77 Total Sales
1 in The South End
$370,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hazelwood Park
Fort Taber Park
Fort Taber Playground
Clegg Field
Ashley Park
Beuregard Pina Park
Hazelwood Playground
Camara Field
Gomes Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The South End | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The South End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The South End, New Bedford sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in The South End, New Bedford over the last 12 months is $407,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$409,450
Median Sale Price
$407,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$154,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$303
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,311
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,424
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,711
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
791
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411:30am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,750 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,100 Sq Ft
- 131 David St
- Unit 131 David St 2nd Fl
- New Bedford, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,636
Median Age
37
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,637
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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