Presidential Heights

14 Adams St, New Bedford, MA 02746

Presidential Heights is a public housing at 14 Adams St in New Bedford, MA 02746, with 226 apartments, built in 1970.

At a glance

• 226 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)
• Built in 1970
• 0.48 acre lot
• Assessed at $2,456,200 for fiscal year 2027

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

Income-restricted housing

Presidential Heights is in Federal public housing.

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

Getting around

Walkability: 61 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 0.9 mi
• Church Street (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 1.3 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Purchase St and Sawyer St (SRTA 202 204 299), under 0.1 mi
• Mt Pleasant St and Peckham St (SRTA 208 299), 0.3 mi
• N Front St and Coggeshall St (SRTA 202 211), 0.4 mi

Public schools nearby

• Hayden/McFadden (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.1 mi
• Keith Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 1.1 mi
• New Bedford High (high, grades 9–12), 1.0 mi

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

Questions about Presidential Heights

How many units are in Presidential Heights?

Presidential Heights has 226 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

When was Presidential Heights built?

Presidential Heights was built in 1970.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Presidential Heights right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Presidential Heights?

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 0.9 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Presidential Heights income-restricted housing?

Yes. Presidential Heights is in Federal public housing. Apply through New Bedford Housing Authority.

Buildings near Presidential Heights

• Car Barn the — 1959 Purchase St, 114 apartments · built 1890 · 3 floors, 0.3 mi
• Presidential Heights — 159 Fillmore St, 198 apartments · built 1941, 0.3 mi
• Taber Mill Apartments — 211 Deane St, 151 apartments · built 1910 · 3 floors, 0.3 mi
• Wamsutta Apartments — 184 State St, 78 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Brickenwood — 18 Walker St, 300 apartments, 0.6 mi
• Whaler'S Cove — 114 Riverside Ave, 120 apartments · built 1910 · 2 floors, 0.9 mi
• Fairhaven Village — 330 Main St, 100 apartments · built 1980 · 5 floors, 1.2 mi
• Melville Towers — 850 Pleasant St, 327 apartments · built 1976 · 11 floors, 1.2 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Public Housing Developments
• 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 Presidential Heights or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].