Is New Bedford, MA 02746 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Bedford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in New Bedford, MA 02746 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $599,740. Overall, New Bedford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

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 50%. On our competition score, New Bedford ranks #279 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

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.