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Shopping and waterfront living come together in Oxford
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.
Bob's Sea & Ski is a popular sporting goods shop located in Oxford's main shopping center.
Sailing on the Acushnet River is a popular activity around Oxford.
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Ranches and Dutch Colonials line quiet, walkable streets
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.
Manicured lawns and gardens are popular in Oxford.
Ranch-style homes with wood shingle siding are a significant part of Oxford's housing stock.
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Highly-rated Fairhaven public schools in Oxford
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.
Leroy Wood Elementary School enrolls over 450 students in grades K-5.
Elizabeth Hastings Middle School has a variety of clubs for students to join.
Fairhaven High School is sometimes referred to as "The Castle on the Hill.”
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Big-box stores and diverse local eateries serve Oxford residents
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.
Bocca in Oxford is an Italian-inspired restaurant with an elegant, full-service bar.
Oxford residents are a short distance from Stop & Shop.
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Locals enjoy tennis, wildlife and biking through marshland
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.
Livesey Park has 12-acres of natural scenery and sports amenities.
The Phoenix Bike Trail offers Oxford residents a convenient way to exercise while enjoying the area's scenic views.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Oxford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oxford, Fairhaven sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Oxford, Fairhaven over the last 12 months is $455,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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