Melville Towers

850 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Downtown New Bedford

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About Melville Towers

At Melville Towers in New Bedford, find your new home. A convenient Pleasant St. address in the 02740 area of New Bedford is a unique place for you to move to. Schedule a time to view the available floorplans. This community offers you a wide selection of amenities and features. Some of these include: high-speed internet access, security systems, and wonderful views. Contact us or drop by to talk about leasing your new apartment and see Melville Towers.

Melville Towers is an apartment community located in Bristol County and the 02740 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Bedford attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

Property Manager on Site

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Security System
  • Clubhouse

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Disposal

Smoke Free

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Views

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

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Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1976
  • 327 units/12 stories
Location
Property Address: 850 Pleasant St, New Bedford,
MA 02740
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City - New Bedford

New Bedford’s storied past as a prominent whaling port in the 19th century has earned the city the nickname “the Whaling City.” Modern-day New Bedford boasts a working waterfront that is considered to be America’s number one fishing port, supporting a bevy of commercial and recreational boats. New Bedford honors its rich history in its vibrant downtown area, which is teeming with museums, art galleries, diverse shops, restaurants, and cafes in historic buildings along cobblestone streets.

Renting an apartment or house in New Bedford means getting to enjoy a close-knit community feel, which is fostered by an array of annual events like the Taste of Southcoast, Folk Festival, Jazz Festival, Blues Festival, Working Waterfront Festival, Wine Festival, Oktoberfest, and the Summer Sound Series.

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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Security System
  • Clubhouse
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Views
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 13 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 24 min 15.9 mi
Drive: 32 min 22.2 mi
Drive: 47 min 29.4 mi
Melville Towers is within 13 minutes or 5.5 miles from UMass Dartmouth. It is also near Bristol Community College and Roger Williams University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
611 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-12
83 Students
Nearby
2
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
870 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
135 Students
Nearby
2
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,898 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
232 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 4-12
11 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Melville Towers is near Rhode Island Tf Green International, located 37.4 miles or 53 minutes away, and Martha's Vineyard, located 57.4 miles or 121 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 23 min 17.0 mi
Drive: 31 min 19.7 mi
Drive: 32 min 22.6 mi
Drive: 32 min 26.2 mi
Drive: 45 min 30.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Rhode Island Tf Green International
Drive: 53 min 37.4 mi
Martha's Vineyard
Drive: 121 min 57.4 mi

Walkability Near Melville Towers

Very Walkable
76
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
51
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Somewhat Bikeable
46
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Melville Towers.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Melville Towers has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Schooner Ernestina
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
Melville Towers has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, Schooner Ernestina, and Buttonwood Park Zoo.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Melville Towers is in Downtown New Bedford in the city of New Bedford. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.7 miles of the property. Five parks are within 6.6 miles, including New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, Schooner Ernestina, and Buttonwood Park Zoo.

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