Is New Bedford, MA 02744 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Bedford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 64% of homes in New Bedford, MA 02744 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 11 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 58%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 19% to $414,821. Overall, New Bedford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bristol County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Somerset 02725 (0% sold over asking) or East Freetown 02717 (18% sold over asking), while Attleboro Falls 02763 (80% sold over asking) and Fall River 02724 (70% sold over asking) are even more competitive.