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Historic Two-Family Cottage on Cobblestone

60 Mechanics Lane, New Bedford, MA 02740

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$695,000

Charming 1851 two-family home near New Bedford waterfront.

Type:Multi Family

Property size:

1,660 SF

Price / SF:

$418/SF

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Historic circa‑1851 two‑family cottage adaptable as a single‑family home.
Prime location on a picturesque cobblestone street in historic downtown New Bedford, near waterfront attractions.
Heated third‑level loft‑style bonus living space.
Original plank flooring and period woodwork throughout.
Two paver patios with seating, dining areas, fire pit, and string lighting.
Full basement with laundry, French drain, insulation, above‑grade windows, backyard access, and gym space.

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Jeffrey Pierce

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For Sale

$695,000

Charming 1851 two-family home near New Bedford waterfront.

Type:Multi Family

Property size:

1,660 SF

Price / SF:

$418/SF

Added:: Apr 9, 2026
Days on Market:: 65
Last Refresh:: Apr 20 at 6:49 pm

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General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 1,660 SF
Property subtype: Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built: 1851

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Jeffrey Pierce

Listing agent Jeffrey Pierce

Listing office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Listing date Apr 9, 2026

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HighLights

Historic circa‑1851 two‑family cottage adaptable as a single‑family home.
Prime location on a picturesque cobblestone street in historic downtown New Bedford, near waterfront attractions.
Heated third‑level loft‑style bonus living space.
Original plank flooring and period woodwork throughout.
Two paver patios with seating, dining areas, fire pit, and string lighting.
Full basement with laundry, French drain, insulation, above‑grade windows, backyard access, and gym space.

Overview

This circa-1851 two-family cottage, which can function as a single-family home, is situated on a cobblestone street in historic New Bedford. The property is near New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Your Theatre, and the downtown waterfront, which features restaurants, galleries, shops, and museums. The first floor includes a sun-filled living room, kitchen, updated bath, and bedroom. The second level features a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and a full bath with skylight. The heated third level offers bonus loft-style living space. Original plank flooring and period woodwork are present throughout the 1660 square foot home. The property includes two paver patios with seating and dining areas, a fire pit, and string lighting. The full basement has laundry, a French drain system, insulation, above-grade windows, backyard access, and a gym space.

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City: New Bedford
County: Bristol
State: Massachusetts
Longitude: -70.928842
Latitude: 41.6354707

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MA
New Bedford
02740
60 Mechanics Lane

What type of property is this?

Duplex - Charming 1851 two-family home near New Bedford waterfront.

Where is this duplex located?

The property is located at 60 Mechanics Lane New Bedford, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $695,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Historic circa‑1851 two‑family cottage adaptable as a single‑family home.; Prime location on a picturesque cobblestone street in historic downtown New Bedford, near waterfront attractions.; Heated third‑level loft‑style bonus living space.