Melville Towers

850 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA

Melville Towers is an 11-story income-restricted apartments at 850 Pleasant St in New Bedford, MA, with 327 apartments, built in 1976.

At a glance

• 327 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1976
• 11 floors
• Bedrooms: 280 1-bedroom, 40 2-bedroom
• 375,976 sq ft of building area
• 2.26 acre lot
• Assessed at $31,024,800 for fiscal year 2027

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

Income-restricted housing

Melville Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 320 low-income units and 319 HUD-assisted units, in service since 2007.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 93 out of 100 (2025-04-16).

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), 0.3 mi
• Church Street (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 2.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Hillman St and Tower Dr (SRTA 211), under 0.1 mi
• Purchase St and Hillman St (SRTA 202 204 299), under 0.1 mi
• Mill St and Hill St (SRTA 9 206 208), 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• John Avery Parker (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.4 mi
• Keith Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 1.3 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 Melville Towers

How many units are in Melville Towers?

Melville Towers has 327 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Melville Towers built?

Melville Towers was built in 1976 and has 11 floors.

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

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

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

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 0.3 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Melville Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Melville Towers is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 320 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Melville Towers

• The Regency — 800–802 Pleasant St, 129 apartments · built 1986 · 15 floors, 0.1 mi
• Bedford towers — 231 Middle St, 117 apartments · built 1977 · 7 floors, 0.3 mi
• King Village — 276 Cottage St, 68 apartments, 0.4 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
• The Roosevelt — 415 County St, 73 apartments · built 1924 · 5 floors · 2 listed now, 0.5 mi
• Bay Village — 65 S 1st St, 280 apartments · built 1941, 0.6 mi
• United Front Two — 285 Ash St, 85 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

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