Presidential Heights

159 Fillmore St, New Bedford, MA 02746

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About Presidential Heights

Presidential Heights in New Bedford is ready to be your home. The premium Fillmore St. location in the 02746 Zip code of New Bedford is a great place for you. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability today and see Presidential Heights.

Presidential Heights is an apartment community located in Bristol County and the 02746 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Bedford School District attendance zone.

Location
159 Fillmore St, New Bedford,
MA 02746
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City - New Bedford

New Bedford combines maritime heritage with coastal living. This historic whaling port maintains its connection to the sea as America's leading fishing port by value, bringing in fresh seafood daily. The downtown showcases preserved 19th-century architecture, while the working waterfront continues its centuries-old traditions. Housing includes converted mill buildings and homes in the County Street Historic District, with rental rates averaging $1,391 for a one-bedroom apartment, showing a 4.9% increase over the past year. Notable areas include downtown, the North Bedford district, and the South End near Fort Taber Park.

The city's cultural scene centers around the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Buttonwood Park, which spans 97 acres of gardens, paths, and recreational spaces. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, North America's largest Portuguese festival, celebrates the city's Portuguese heritage each summer.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 13 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 23 min 15.0 mi
Drive: 30 min 21.3 mi
Drive: 46 min 28.5 mi
Presidential Heights 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
246 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
501 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
918 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,792 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
176 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Presidential Heights is near Rhode Island Tf Green International, located 36.5 miles or 52 minutes away, and Martha's Vineyard, located 57.3 miles or 122 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 23 min 16.8 mi
Drive: 29 min 18.0 mi
Drive: 33 min 22.5 mi
Drive: 33 min 26.1 mi
Drive: 43 min 29.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Rhode Island Tf Green International
Drive: 52 min 36.5 mi
Martha's Vineyard
Drive: 122 min 57.3 mi

Walkability Near Presidential Heights

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
71 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Active

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Presidential Heights.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Presidential Heights has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 19-minute walk. 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
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Schooner Ernestina
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
Drive: 17 min 7.7 mi
Presidential Heights has 5 parks within 7.7 miles, including New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, Schooner Ernestina, and Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Presidential Heights is 4.6 miles and a 8 minute drive from South Coast Behavioral Health.

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