Bedford towers

231 Middle St, New Bedford, MA

Bedford towers is a 7-story income-restricted apartments at 231 Middle St in New Bedford, MA, with 117 apartments, built in 1977.

At a glance

• 117 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1977
• 7 floors
• Bedrooms: 83 1-bedroom, 51 2-bedroom, 22 3-bedroom
• 104,164 sq ft of building area
• 1.98 acre lot
• Assessed at $11,758,800 for fiscal year 2027
• Last sold as a whole for $2,000,000 in March 2001

No homes in Bedford towers are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Bedford towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 156 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 98 out of 100 (2024-11-18).

New Bedford Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 0.6 mi
• Church Street (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 2.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Bedford Towers (SRTA 9 208 210), under 0.1 mi
• County St and Kempton St (SRTA 206), under 0.1 mi
• Srta (GATRA · SRTA 9 9X 201), 0.2 mi

Public schools nearby

• Sgt Wm H Carney Academy (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.1 mi
• Keith Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 1.1 mi
• Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (high, grades 6–12), 0.1 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Bedford towers

How many units are in Bedford towers?

Bedford towers has 117 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Bedford towers built?

Bedford towers was built in 1977 and has 7 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Bedford towers right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Bedford towers comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Bedford towers?

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 0.6 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Bedford towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Bedford towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 156 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Bedford towers

• King Village — 276 Cottage St, 68 apartments, 0.1 mi
• The Regency — 800–802 Pleasant St, 129 apartments · built 1986 · 15 floors, 0.2 mi
• United Front Two — 285 Ash St, 85 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Melville Towers — 850 Pleasant St, 327 apartments · built 1976 · 11 floors, 0.3 mi
• The Roosevelt — 415 County St, 73 apartments · built 1924 · 5 floors · 2 listed now, 0.3 mi
• Olympia Towers — 671 Purchase St, 90 apartments · built 1918 · 10 floors, 0.4 mi
• Harborview Towers — 280–282 Acushnet Ave, 72 apartments · built 1971 · 6 floors, 0.5 mi
• Bay Village — 65 S 1st St, 280 apartments · built 1941, 0.6 mi

More: all 22 large buildings in New Bedford · New Bedford homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Bedford towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].