Why Live in Maplewood
A residential neighborhood on the south end of the small city of Fall River, Maplewood has seen real estate values rise in recent years, alongside an increase for the city generally, in anticipation of a new Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail station that opened in March 2025. About 3 miles south of the station, Maplewood has a large shopping center, a neighborhood elementary school and a public park that’s surrounded by single-family homes. The rail line’s development has attracted new residents and businesses to Fall River, which is 20 miles southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and 54 miles south of Boston. “When I started real estate in 2016, when you’d talk to a buyer and ask them what town they want to live in, all the time we’d get surrounding areas, but now, people are asking specifically for Fall River,” says Realtor Pamela Laliberte, who’s also a resident. “Our waterfront has really built up, and businesses have been opening all over the city. People are finally seeing all that Fall River has to offer.” Maplewood mostly features single-family homes, along with some townhouses, condos and apartments. “It has a mix of single- and multifamily
Home Trends in Maplewood, MA
On average, homes in Maplewood, Fall River sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Maplewood, Fall River over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$390,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$294
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%