Harborview Towers

280–282 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740

Harborview Towers is a 6-story income-restricted apartments at 280–282 Acushnet Ave in New Bedford, MA 02740, with 72 apartments, built in 1971.

At a glance

• 72 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1971
• 6 floors
• Bedrooms: 1 studio, 32 1-bedroom, 49 2-bedroom, 6 3-bedroom
• 81,460 sq ft of building area
• 1.25 acre lot
• Assessed at $7,674,200 for fiscal year 2027
• Last sold as a whole for $7,500,000 in November 2010

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

Income-restricted housing

Harborview Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 28 low-income units and 88 HUD-assisted units, in service since 8888.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 98 out of 100 (2025-02-04).

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), 0.8 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Acushnet Ave and Walnut St (SRTA 201 205), under 0.1 mi
• Union St and Sixth St (SRTA 203), 0.2 mi
• SRTA New Bedford Terminal (SRTA · GATRA 9 9X 201), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Alfred J Gomes (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.4 mi
• Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (high, grades 6–12), 0.4 mi

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

Questions about Harborview Towers

How many units are in Harborview Towers?

Harborview Towers has 72 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Harborview Towers built?

Harborview Towers was built in 1971 and has 6 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Harborview Towers right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Harborview Towers?

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 0.8 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Harborview Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Harborview Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 28 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Harborview Towers

• Bay Village — 65 S 1st St, 280 apartments · built 1941, 0.1 mi
• Boa Vista Towers — 134 S Second St, 100 apartments · built 1972 · 7 floors, 0.1 mi
• Olympia Towers — 671 Purchase St, 90 apartments · built 1918 · 10 floors, 0.1 mi
• The Roosevelt — 415 County St, 73 apartments · built 1924 · 5 floors · 2 listed now, 0.3 mi
• The Regency — 800–802 Pleasant St, 129 apartments · built 1986 · 15 floors, 0.4 mi
• Bedford towers — 231 Middle St, 117 apartments · built 1977 · 7 floors, 0.5 mi
• Melville Towers — 850 Pleasant St, 327 apartments · built 1976 · 11 floors, 0.5 mi
• New Verdean — 99 Acushnet Ave, 110 apartments, 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
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database
• 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 Harborview Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].