Bliss Corner
Suburban Neighborhood in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02740, 02747, 02748
Classic New England homes with views of the shore
Single-family homes here vary significantly in size, style and price. Shorefront properties range from sprawling, upscale homes to more modest ranch-style dwellings. Throughout the neighborhood, buyers will find cozy clapboard cottages, ranch-style houses and shingle homes typical of New England. Homeowners take pride in their lawns. Most are thoughtfully landscaped with flowers and decorative shrubbery. In the summertime, hydrangea bushes ornament the streets with pink, blue and white blooms. While sale prices are on the rise, Bliss Corner is still considered more affordable than the metro Boston area. Prices typically range from $325,000 to $900,000, but some properties near the shore list for more than $1 million. Buyers should note some communities have monthly fees between $125 to $1,000.
Sandy beaches and forested hikes
Clark Cove enjoys direct exposure to Buzzard’s Bay, and local boaters can dock their vessels nearby at South Wharf Yacht Yard & Marina. Residents can feel the sand between their toes at Jones Park, a town-owned beach with a playground. The semi-sheltered cove makes for calmer water, and beachgoers share the fresh sea air with the gulls, ospreys and terns that soar overhead. For a more secluded seaside experience, residents can join the private club at Anthony’s Beach. Membership includes a bathhouse, shaded beachside porch, boardwalk and pier. Inland, the Dodge Reserve offers a short hike through oak forest and cattail marsh habitats. For indoor recreation, residents can find the pickleball craze alive and well at Pickleball & More. Planet Fitness is next door.
Highly rated Dartmouth Public Schools
Children can attend neighborhood schools, Joseph DeMello Elementary or Andrew B. Cushman Elementary, earning B-plus ratings from Niche. DeMello serves many bilingual students and offers support for English language learners, and Cushman sits beside the Dartmouth Community Park playground and the Southworth Library. Students can move on to Dartmouth Middle School, with a B-plus rating, and finish their degrees at A-minus-rated Dartmouth High School. St. Teresa of Calcutta School and Friends Academy are two nearby private options. For students seeking higher education, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a little over 5 miles away.
Historic dumping in Bliss Corner
Buyers here should note the ongoing efforts to address the historic dumping of hazardous materials in the neighborhood dating to the 1930s (prior to residential development, which began in the 1940s). The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has been investigating this since 2018. During an inspection, it found waste material in soil on some residential properties and lots in development. According to a report by WBUR, the EPA began removing soil with “high concentrations of lead and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs,” from the most contaminated homes in June of 2022. The same report notes that no illnesses have been directly tied to this issue.
A short drive to Interstate 195
With some sidewalks, residents living closer to shore can walk to destinations on busy thoroughfares like Dartmouth Street and Cove Road. Cyclists can also ride around, though there is minimal infrastructure for bike travel. Most residents drive around. Downtown New Bedford is a 2-mile drive, Providence is a 33-mile drive via Interstate 195, and Boston is about a 60-mile drive using State Routes 140 and 24. New Bedford Regional Airport is about 5 miles away. Residents without cars can catch a Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) bus at stops lining Dartmouth Street.
A quick trip to Dartmouth Mall
Several supermarkets along the main thoroughfare of Dartmouth Street, including Stop & Shop and Seabra Foods, can keep pantries stocked. For clothing, home goods and the like, the commercial corridor along Route 6, anchored by Dartmouth Mall, is about 4 miles away. Great eats can be found in the neighborhood. Lolly’s Cafe is the go-to spot for breakfast, while Fay’s and Ma Raffa’s are two popular places for Italian cuisine. Thirsty Whale Tavern is the local watering hole, offering classic pub fare and specialty cocktails.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
335 Total Sales
6 in Bliss Corner
$255K - $790K Price Range
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William Ryan
William Ryan
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty - Home & Key Group
(774) 713-9434
128 Total Sales
2 in Bliss Corner
$285K - $380K Price Range
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Robert Bono
Robert Bono
A/O REIA Realty, LLC
(774) 292-4958
22 Total Sales
1 in Bliss Corner
$500,000 Price
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
120 Total Sales
3 in Bliss Corner
$395K - $522K Price Range
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
141 Total Sales
6 in Bliss Corner
$255K - $430K Price Range
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Erin Hovan
Erin Hovan
Responds QuicklyCompass
(475) 267-6697
27 Total Sales
1 in Bliss Corner
$515,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 1st to 5th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Buttonwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Jones Park
Buttonwood Playground
Ashley Park
Camara Field
Dartmouth Community Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bliss Corner | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bliss Corner Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bliss Corner, Dartmouth sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bliss Corner, Dartmouth over the last 12 months is $560,167, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Sale Price
$560,167
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$720,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$357
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,440
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,420
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,091
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,771
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,786
Median Age
50
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,017
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Redgate Corner/South Dartmouth
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Dartmouth Community Park
A waterfront lifestyle with plentiful amenities in South Dartmouth
Buttonwood Park
Classic New England homes surrounding a historic New Bedford park
The South End
Suburban peninsula in southside New Bedford, overlooking Buzzards Bay
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