$602,683Average Value$366Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Taunton River recreation and Freetown-Fall River State Forest access
Tucked between the Taunton River and the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, Assonet Bay combines waterside amenities and rural recreation. As part of southeastern Massachusetts’s Bridgewater Triangle, the forest has had its fill of strange happenings and supposed paranormal activities. However, its rolling 5,000 acres covered in pine trees attracts more nature lovers than conspiracy theorists. “The river and the forest make it a scenic and secluded area,” says Janice Wright, a Realtor with RE/MAX Platinum Real Estate who has sold several homes in the area. “But you also have easy access to Route 24, so Boston and Providence aren’t far.”
Have a home with a dock in the Assonet lake where you can enjoy many water sports.
The Assonet River connects the waters of the bay with the Taunton River.
Lots of pet owners in the Assonet Bay neighborhood.
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Assonet Bay Shores offers midcentury dwellings and private beach access
Most residential properties are in the Assonet Bay Shores subdivision in the northernmost region. Developed in the 1960s, the community’s paved inland roads are lined with two-to-three-bedroom ranch styles, Cape Cod cottages and split levels. Contemporary-style properties and New Traditional estates circa the early 2000s sit on quarter-acre lots closer to the water. These homes have two-car garages and private boat slips. Everyone in the community can swim or launch a kayak at the private beach off Cliff Drive. A house in the area typically costs between $350,000 and $1.5 million, a range similar to a Fall River home’s average $400,000 selling price. “It’s a fast-selling area, and there’s low inventory. People buy these houses and keep them in the family for years,” says Wright.
Large two story wood frame homes are in Assonet Bay.
Solar Panels can be found on many homes in Assonet Bay.
You can also expect large private homes in Assonet Bay.
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Paranormal forestland and Fall River recreational hubs
From UFOs to Wampanoag Native American ghosts, many alleged supernatural sightings have occurred at Freetown-Fall River State Forest since its 1923 founding. Today, hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can explore over 50 miles of trailway. Most of these nature paths pass the trout-stocked Rattlesnake Brook, granite outcroppings and woodland creatures, like white-tailed deer or red foxes. The 3-mile Ledge Loop Trail is one of the most popular routes, featuring panoramic views of an old quarry at the top of the 80-foot-high Freetown Ledge.
While no public beaches are in the immediate Assonet Bay area, plenty of waterside recreation is just a quick drive away. Golfers can play the 18-hole course at the Fall River Country Club, 3 miles south. The Fall River Heritage State Park, less than 8 miles away, offers boardwalk strolls, an antique carousel, and a public sailboat harbor. History buffs will enjoy Battleship Cove adjacent to the park, as it's filled with the world's largest collection of US naval ships. Despite its name, Sandy Beach on Atlantic Boulevard is a rocky shoreline just 10 miles from the community popular for sunbathing and swimming.
Freetown Lakeville Regional School District
Children in Assonet Bay can attend kindergarten through third grade at Freetown Elementary before going to George R. Austin Intermediate until fifth grade. Both schools boast an overall B grade on Niche. For sixth grade through freshman year, they may go to B-graded Freetown-Lakeville Middle, which offers a robust STEM program with engineering, genetics and earth science classes. Lastly, students can go to Apponequet Regional High School. Lending to its B-plus grade, the school offers over 20 Advanced Placement courses, including studio art, chemistry and modern European history.
George R. Austin Intermediate School is where your children can attend in Assonet Bay.
Freetown Elementary School is where your children can attend in Assonet Bay.
Apponequet Regional High School is where you teens can attend in Assonet Bay.
Freetown Elementary School is home of the Little Fenway Park in Assonet Bay area.
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Massachusetts Route 24 and a future MBTA station
Massachusetts Route 24 spans Assonet Bay’s eastern region, making the neighborhood near several city centers. A 23-mile drive west on the highway and a trip across Veterans Memorial Bridge leads to Providence. A 46-mile trip north ends in Boston. Bus riders will also find several Southeastern Regional Transit Authority stops sprinkled along North Main Street. “There’s an MBTA station opening in the neighborhood sometime in 2024, and that will make getting to Boston even easier,” says Wright.
Proximity to RK Plaza and downtown Fall River
As Assonet Bay retains a predominantly natural setting, residents have to drive for restaurants and retailers. Luckily, Shaw’s grocery store and a CVS Pharmacy are only 3 miles south in the RK Plaza off North Main Street. The shopping center also has a few eateries, including Sr Maria, a takeout spot serving Haitian cuisine, like fried red snapper and jute leaves stuffed with blue crab. From St. Anne’s Hospital to a Walmart Supercenter, plenty of conveniences are less than 9 miles away in Fall River’s core. Locals love the St. James Irish Pub, a homey hub with 14 beers on tap and chicken wings smothered in sauces like mango habanero and bourbon molasses.
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Parks in this Area
Pierce Park
Dighton Rock State Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Kayak/Canoe
The Big Red Slide
Village Waterfront Park
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
48 min drive
Bus
Stop & Shop Distribution Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Assonet Bay
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Assonet Bay Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Assonet Bay, Fall River sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Assonet Bay, Fall River over the last 12 months is $491,500, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,073
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,602
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,850
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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