Tripp Towers

12 Ruth St, New Bedford, MA

Tripp Towers is a 10-story housing for older adults at 12 Ruth St in New Bedford, MA, with 202 apartments, built in 1977.

At a glance

• 202 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1977
• 10 floors
• Bedrooms: 202 1-bedroom
• 147,850 sq ft of building area
• 2.5 acre lot
• Assessed at $15,681,800 for fiscal year 2027

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

Income-restricted housing

Tripp Towers is in State public housing (Chapter 667). Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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:

• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 2.1 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Tripp Towers (SRTA 201 203), under 0.1 mi
• Cleveland St and Fredrick St (SRTA 299), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.3 mi
• Roosevelt Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.3 mi
• Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (high, grades 6–12), 1.7 mi

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

Questions about Tripp Towers

How many units are in Tripp Towers?

Tripp Towers has 202 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Tripp Towers built?

Tripp Towers was built in 1977 and has 10 floors.

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

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

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

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 2.1 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Tripp Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Tripp Towers is in State public housing (Chapter 667). Apply through New Bedford Housing Authority.

Buildings near Tripp Towers

• New Verdean — 99 Acushnet Ave, 110 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Boa Vista Towers — 134 S Second St, 100 apartments · built 1972 · 7 floors, 1.2 mi
• Bay Village — 65 S 1st St, 280 apartments · built 1941, 1.3 mi
• Blue Meadows — 473 Dartmouth St, 150 apartments, 1.3 mi
• Harborview Towers — 280–282 Acushnet Ave, 72 apartments · built 1971 · 6 floors, 1.4 mi
• Olympia Towers — 671 Purchase St, 90 apartments · built 1918 · 10 floors, 1.5 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 Tripp Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].