Blue Meadows

473 Dartmouth St, New Bedford, MA

Blue Meadows is a public housing at 473 Dartmouth St in New Bedford, MA, with 150 apartments.

At a glance

• 150 apartments (the housing authority)
• 4.07 acre lot
• Assessed at $10,037,900 for fiscal year 2027

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

Income-restricted housing

Blue Meadows is in State public housing (Chapter 200).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 86 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 2.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Dartmouth St and Rockdale Ave (SRTA 203), under 0.1 mi
• Rockdale Ave and Bluefield St (SRTA 299), under 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• James B Congdon (elementary, grades K–5), 0.5 mi
• Roosevelt Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 1.4 mi
• Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (high, grades 6–12), 1.4 mi

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

Questions about Blue Meadows

How many units are in Blue Meadows?

Blue Meadows has 150 apartments, according to the housing authority.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Blue Meadows right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Blue Meadows?

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 2.0 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Blue Meadows income-restricted housing?

Yes. Blue Meadows is in State public housing (Chapter 200). Apply through New Bedford Housing Authority.

Buildings near Blue Meadows

• New Verdean — 99 Acushnet Ave, 110 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Solemar II — 124A Sun and Sea Dr, 124 apartments, 0.9 mi
• The Roosevelt — 415 County St, 73 apartments · built 1924 · 5 floors · 2 listed now, 1.2 mi
• Boa Vista Towers — 134 S Second St, 100 apartments · built 1972 · 7 floors, 1.3 mi
• United Front Two — 285 Ash St, 85 apartments, 1.3 mi
• Bay Village — 65 S 1st St, 280 apartments · built 1941, 1.3 mi
• Harborview Towers — 280–282 Acushnet Ave, 72 apartments · built 1971 · 6 floors, 1.3 mi
• Tripp Towers — 12 Ruth St, 202 apartments · built 1977 · 10 floors, 1.3 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

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 Blue Meadows or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].