Assonet Multifamily Home for Sale

Just before the Assonet River flows into Shepherds Cove and empties into the Taunton River, the green water eases past the banks of its namesake community. Known for its rural setting on Massachusetts’ South Shore, Assonet offers a laid-back lifestyle set apart from the busyness of its nearby cities. Yet the small community still provides access to amenities and transportation, especially with the newly running Fall River/New Bedford commuter train line passing through. “A lot of people move to Assonet to be out of the city with more land and more space, and it’s about to attract more people with the new train,” says Realtor Cindy Brouwer of Cindy Brouwer Real Estate. “The neighborhood is already close to Route 24 and Route 140, and now will be better connected to transportation with the commuter train granting access to Boston.” Still, Assonet prides itself on its small-town feel and bucolic surroundings along the river. Additionally, Assonet boasts a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national score of 4. “Overall, Assonet is full of very friendly, community-oriented people who enjoy a slower pace,” Brouwer says. Situated on larger properties and surrounded by