Smith Mills
Neighborhood in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02747
Home construction in Smith Mills is monitored by preservation groups
While different pockets of Smith Mills were developed at different eras, the overall aesthetic is cohesive. Colonial and Colonial Revival styles are prominently featured, as well as bungalows and Cape Cods. In the established areas, well-maintained homes sit in parity with leafy, mature trees. Four-bedroom homes in these areas sell for around $500,000. The new construction maintains the colonial style, in a larger and grander edifice. These homes sell for around $800,000. Stringent regulations from groups like the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust prevent the neighborhood from being overrun by high-density housing. “DNRT is very active in that area as far as preserving land and protecting the watershed,” Lanagan says. “They make sure that if a subdivision goes in, it’s scrutinized from a conservation perspective.”
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Getting outside in Smith Mills
Buttonwood Park is located 3 miles east of Smith Mills and is home to an arboretum with 14 unique varieties of trees, a wetlands buffer garden where visitors can take a tranquil stroll, ball fields, basketball courts and a playground. The park’s standout feature is the Buttonwood Park Zoo, which features an extensive array of exhibits, from mammals, to reptiles, to birds and amphibians. At Parsons Reserve, 6 miles south of Smith Mills, visitors can hike through fields of daffodils that bloom from mid April to early May, all while spotting wild turkeys and deer along the trails. Portions of the trail are very steep, and strollers and wagons are discouraged.
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Quality public education in Smith Mills
Students in Smith Mills are served by the Dartmouth Public School system, ranked one of the top school districts in Bristol County. Students may attend George H. Potter Elementary School, which offers a pre-kindergarten program as well as the standard kindergarten through Grade 5 and has an overall B grade from Niche. Dartmouth Middle School, rated B-plus by Niche, has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and serves Grades 6 through 8. Students can finish their education at Dartmouth High School, which is given an A-minus rating by Niche.
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Smith Mills' community events
Smith Mills is 3.5 miles west of New Bedford, which has an array of museums and attractions. The New Bedford Whaling Museum provides an extensive history of the maritime industry and holds events like the Wonders of the Blue Whale Weekend, which features a blue whale replica heart that visitors can climb into. AHA! Nights, held on the second Thursday of every month, showcase the art, history and architecture of the city. Each month has a different theme, such as “Women’s Work” or “Kids Rule.”Getting around Smith Mills
Smith Mills is located between two major roads: Route 6 to the south, which provides a direct line west into New Bedford, and Interstate 195 to the north. The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) operates two bus lines that connect Smith Mills to the greater New Bedford area. The Route 10 bus with stops around Dartmouth Mall, and the intercity line that stops at the UMass Dartmouth campus south of the neighborhood. St. Luke’s Hospital, in downtown New Bedford, is located 4.5 miles from Smith Mills.
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The Dartmouth Mall provides necessities to Smith Mills
The Dartmouth Mall located in the heart of Smith Mills offers shoppers access to all the classic mall stores, as well as chain restaurants. A Walmart Supercenter and Aldi grocery store keep Smith Mills’ pantries stocked, while the Target nearby offers home décor, electronics and clothing. Residents seeking local flavor can check out Cask & Pig Kitchen & Alehouse located off of Route 6 for classic American cuisine like barbecue ribs, fried fish platters and burgers.
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Caitlin Coakley
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Manny Lindo
Manny Lindo
Highland Real Estate Group
(774) 713-9051
106 Total Sales
1 in Smith Mills
$345,000 Price
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William Ryan
William Ryan
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty - Home & Key Group
(774) 713-9434
128 Total Sales
2 in Smith Mills
$385K - $680K 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
3 in Smith Mills
$350K - $520K Price Range
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Kimberly Silva
Kimberly Silva
revolv of Dartmouth
(508) 306-8054
36 Total Sales
4 in Smith Mills
$420K - $560K Price Range
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Tracy Shand
Tracy Shand
Conway - Lakeville
(774) 271-5464
38 Total Sales
2 in Smith Mills
$320K - $575K Price Range
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Jamison Souza
Jamison Souza
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(508) 300-9317
81 Total Sales
1 in Smith Mills
$740,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Buttonwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Cornell Pond Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Buttonwood Playground
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Smith Mills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Smith Mills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Smith Mills, Dartmouth sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Smith Mills, Dartmouth over the last 12 months is $492,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$492,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$326
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,342
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,566
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,401
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,900
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,895 - $1,975 per month
- Dartmouth Woods
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,097+ Sq Ft
- 629 State Rd
- North Dartmouth, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,731
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,916
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,098
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 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.
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