636 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Building Details

Year Built

1883

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Listing date Nov 28, 2025

Source Elliman

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Overview

The Trinitarian Church Home, constructed in 1883 and designed by R.H. Stack and built by L.H. Howland, is a historically significant architectural landmark in Downtown New Bedford. The property could be adapted and re-used to complement the rapidly redeveloping core business and residential district. It offers access to commuter rail service, bus service, and Seastreak Fast Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Alternatively, the property could maintain its present use and enhance the services it is providing to the community. Notable developments near the subject property include the abutting Zeiterion Theatre and the property formerly known as The Star Store College of Visual and Performing arts. Parking is available in the parking garage across from the subject.

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

New Bedford

County

Bristol

State

Massachusetts

Longitude

-70.9254047

Latitude

41.6326873

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Church & religious facility - Landmark church building suitable for redevelopment or continued community services.

Where is this church & religious facility located?

The property is located at 636 Purchase St New Bedford, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Historically significant landmark building in Downtown New Bedford.; Redevelopment potential in a rapidly growing business and residential district.; Convenient access to commuter rail, bus service, and ferry service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.