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    76 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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    1846 Whaling Captain's home with rental income potential.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    5,839 SF
    Price / SF:
    $150/SF
    Added:
    Mar 16, 2026
    Days on Market:
    67
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 19 at 11:37 pm

    Property Features for 76 Cottage St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,839 SF
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1846

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    Listing Contact
    Elliott Garlock

    Listing agent Elliott Garlock License #CN238578

    Listing office Remmes & Co.

    Listing date Mar 16, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Rare 4‑family Whaling Captain’s home built in 1846 on the desirable West Side of New Bedford.
    • Rental income potential with opportunity for owner‑occupancy.
    • Original architectural details: hardwood floors, crown molding, velvet wallpaper, and high ceilings.
    • Potential to expand an upper unit by ~1,000 sq ft by finishing the partially completed attic.
    • Potential owner’s unit includes a renovated bathroom with double sinks, European fixtures, a glass walk‑in shower, and in‑unit washer and dryer.
    • Two units feature private balconies overlooking a rose garden.

    Overview

    This 4-family home, constructed in 1846, is situated on the West Side of New Bedford. The property features architectural character and rental income potential, suitable for owner-occupants or investors. Original details include hardwood floors, crown molding, velvet wallpaper, and high ceilings throughout the apartments. Two units have private balconies overlooking a rose garden. One unit includes a renovated bathroom with double sinks, European fixtures, a glass walk-in shower, and in-unit washer and dryer. A shared basement laundry serves the other three units. There is an opportunity to expand an upper unit by approximately 1,000 sq ft by finishing the partially completed attic, which already has existing plumbing and electrical. Additional features include a dry basement with four storage bays and a private driveway with parking for 2–3 cars. The property size is 5,839 sq ft.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Quadplexes

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    New Bedford
    County
    Bristol
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.9319583
    Latitude
    41.6284891

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Quadplex - 1846 Whaling Captain's home with rental income potential.
    Where is this quadplex located?
    The property is located at 76 Cottage St New Bedford, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $879,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Rare 4‑family Whaling Captain’s home built in 1846 on the desirable West Side of New Bedford.; Rental income potential with opportunity for owner‑occupancy.; Original architectural details: hardwood floors, crown molding, velvet wallpaper, and high ceilings.
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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