Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
120 Total Sales
1 in Oxford
$515,000 Price
Oxford
Suburban Neighborhood in Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02719
Sometimes you want to be in the center of it all: Oxford is the neighborhood in Fairhaven most known for being a major retail center, drawing visitors from around the area. This locale is situated at the confluence of Route 6, Interstate 95 and Route 240 – the major thoroughfares of Fairhaven. But Oxford is more than a commercial center. It’s a suburban haven with neat residential streets leading to the waterfront.
Most of the homes here are priced in the mid $400,000s. While ranches are a common sight, they’re often done up in wood shingle siding, giving a real sense of New England style to the neighborhood. Dutch Colonials are well represented, too, adding to the quaint feel of Oxford. Most streets have sidewalks, and the quiet, leafy environs encourage a slower pace of life. You can take many streets all the way to the waterfront, passing bungalows along the way. Oxford may have its bustling side, but it’s still very much a coastal community.
Oxford is also home to many of Fairhaven’s lauded public schools, so you’ll also see neighbors frequenting the area for reasons other than commercial amenities. Leroy Wood Elementary enrolls over 450 students in grades K-5, and maintains a 13 to 1 student-teacher ratio, helping it to earn an A-minus grade from Niche in the teachers category. Elizabeth Hastings Middle sits near a CVS, making it part of a convenient loop for residents who want to drop off children and run errands. It enrolls a similar number of students as Leroy Wood Elementary, and has a variety of clubs for students to join, from the eco conscious Green Team to the tech savvy Genius Squad. Fairhaven High, which sits near Route 6, is a source of local pride. The impressively designed school, full of Gothic brick and limestone features, is sometimes referred to as "The Castle on the Hill.” In 2017, Architectural Digest Magazine voted it the most beautiful high school in Massachusetts. Also in Oxford is the Old Stone Schoolhouse, built in 1828 as Fairhaven’s first public school.
When it’s time to dine, residents have a range of choices, from Chinese to Mexican cuisine. For a restaurant with a contemporary feel, many go to Bocca. Inside you’ll find exposed brick walls, along with velvet and leather booths. Charcuterie boards liven up the menu, as do appetizers like bacon jam scallops. But Italian comfort food is the main event, with dishes like butternut squash ravioli. With large stores like Walmart and Stop & Shop nearby, you can also grab groceries for a home cooked meal.
When you want to get outside, the 12-acre Livesey Park has plenty of space for you to roam. Ball fields, tennis courts and playgrounds offer other forms of recreation. Many locals visit for the wildlife and scenery, thanks to the picturesque greenery and small bodies of water dotting the park. You can even pick up the Fairhaven Bike Path if you want a different way to explore the park. Bike enthusiasts are also close to the Phoenix Rail Trail, which begins near the bay in historic downtown Fairhaven and takes you through marshes and farmland on the outskirts of town.
If the contrast between cozy coastal vibes and commercial amenities is exciting to you, check out Oxford.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paula Levasseur
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
141 Total Sales
2 in Oxford
$557K - $575K Price Range
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
159 Total Sales
1 in Oxford
$479,000 Price
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
BOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
67 Total Sales
4 in Oxford
$285K - $530K Price Range
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Melissa Deutsch
Melissa Deutsch
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 654-8564
26 Total Sales
1 in Oxford
$440,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
335 Total Sales
2 in Oxford
$262K - $470K Price Range
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Noah's Place Playground
Riverside Park
Livesey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Skateboard
Cushman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Fairhaven Skatepark
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oxford | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oxford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oxford, Fairhaven sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oxford, Fairhaven over the last 12 months is $462,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,850
Median Sale Price
$462,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$485,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$344,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$334
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
876
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,659
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,568
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,038
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
631
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
2,656
Median Age
50
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,440
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,215
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
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®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 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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