Presidential Heights

159 Fillmore St, New Bedford, MA

Presidential Heights is a public housing at 159 Fillmore St in New Bedford, MA, with 198 apartments, built in 1941.

At a glance

• 198 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1941
• 11.67 acre lot
• Assessed at $21,269,300 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: 70 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Church Street (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 1.1 mi
• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 1.2 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Mt Pleasant St and Buchanan St (SRTA 208), under 0.1 mi
• Mt Pleasant St and Sawyer St (SRTA 208 299), 0.1 mi
• Purchase St and Sawyer St (SRTA 202 204 299), 0.4 mi

Public schools nearby

• Carlos Pacheco (elementary, grades K–5), 0.1 mi
• Keith Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 1.0 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 198 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Presidential Heights built?

Presidential Heights was built in 1941.

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?

Church Street (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 1.1 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

• Brickenwood — 18 Walker St, 300 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Presidential Heights — 14 Adams St, 226 apartments · built 1970, 0.3 mi
• Taber Mill Apartments — 211 Deane St, 151 apartments · built 1910 · 3 floors, 0.4 mi
• Car Barn the — 1959 Purchase St, 114 apartments · built 1890 · 3 floors, 0.6 mi
• Wamsutta Apartments — 184 State St, 78 apartments, 0.8 mi
• Whaler'S Cove — 114 Riverside Ave, 120 apartments · built 1910 · 2 floors, 1.1 mi
• Westlawn — 220 Lindsey St, 219 apartments, 1.3 mi
• Bayberry Housing — 153 Oakdale St, 186 apartments, 1.4 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 Presidential Heights or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].