Sconticut Neck
Pope Beach on Buzzards Bay
The main draw of Sconticut Neck is the ocean. Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities here, and neighbors appreciate the quiet feel compared to nearby Cape Cod. People lay in the sun and walk their dogs at Pope Beach, a small rocky coastal area tucked into a neighborhood, and they hike near the muggy marshes on the south end of the peninsula, which has about 3 miles of trails. The Revolutionary War-era Fort Phoenix State Reservation, located north of Sconticut Neck, has athletic courts and fields, a playground, swimming areas and views of the harbor, great for sunset watching.
A New England coastal community
Sconticut Neck Road is the main thoroughfare, and it runs down the middle of the peninsula, splitting it in half. Off the main road, modest Cape Cods, tiny ranch-style houses and colonials sit right next to each other on leafy streets with cherry trees and blooming bushes. Gray-shingled, Nantucket-style residences pop up closer to the waterfront. Midcentury ranch-style houses can cost $530,000, log cabins can go for $800,000, contemporary houses can go for $1.4 million, split-level houses with private beach can cost $2 million and gray-shingled multifamily houses can go for $2.9 million. The median sale price for a single-family home in Fairhaven is $377,800.
Necessities and nights out on Sconticut Neck Road
Sconticut Neck is rural and secluded, but it’s only a few miles away from all the conveniences of modern life. From the southernmost point in the peninsula, it’s 4 miles to Sconticut Square, a shopping plaza at U.S. Route 6 and Sconticut Neck Road. Ocean State Job Lot, Staples and Dunkin all operate there, and stores like Stop & Shop, Marshalls and Walmart are nearby. “That’s what’s so interesting about Fairhaven. Sconticut Neck is a beach community that’s very rural, but it’s 2.5 miles away from a supermarket and the retail corridor of Route 6,” Lanagan says. Off the Hook Bar & Grill serves fried fish, lobster rolls and painkillers to patrons on its dockside outdoor patio in the summer. Italian eatery Carmine’s at Candleworks draws Sconticut Neck residents into New Bedford for a dimly lit, cozy dining experience.
Fantastic Fairhaven public schools
Kids living in Sconticut Neck year-round can attend school through the Fairhaven Public School District. The district has four schools and a B-plus rating from Niche. Close to the peninsula is LeRoy Wood Elementary School, which has an A-minus rating. After fifth grade, kids move on to Hastings Middle School and Fairhaven High School, rated B. The palatial high school building came online in 1906. Henry Huttleston Rogers, a Fairhaven native who made a fortune in the oil industry, donated the school. It’s commonly referred to as the “castle on the hill.”At the quiet end of I-195
U.S. Route 6 and Interstate 195 are minutes away from Sconticut Neck. New Bedford is about 7 miles away, Providence is 38 miles northwest and Boston is 65 miles north. The state is close to extending the commuter rail from Boston to nearby New Bedford, giving locals another way to reach the capital city. Cape Cod is about 32 miles northeast of the neighborhood, a roughly 40-minute drive. But people come to Sconticut Neck because they don’t like the craziness of Cape Cod, says Lanagan. “It’s not ever going to be Falmouth or Eastham. They want to keep it rural and true to its nature. I know that for sure,” he says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
139 Total Sales
1 in Sconticut Neck
$840,000 Price
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
BOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
70 Total Sales
1 in Sconticut Neck
$1,108,000 Price
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James Abdu
James Abdu
Upper Cape Realty Corp.
(774) 208-9203
26 Total Sales
1 in Sconticut Neck
$2,210,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
341 Total Sales
8 in Sconticut Neck
$30K - $1.4M Price Range
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William Ryan
William Ryan
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams South Watuppa
(774) 713-9434
121 Total Sales
1 in Sconticut Neck
$300,000 Price
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Sharon Simmons
Sharon Simmons
Sharon Simmons Real Estate
(508) 501-0059
30 Total Sales
5 in Sconticut Neck
$110K - $581K Price Range
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
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Little Bay Conservation Area
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
West Island State Reservation
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Fort Taber Park
Robert A. Grimshaw Park
Fort Phoenix
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sconticut Neck | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sconticut Neck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven sell after 234 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven over the last 12 months is $1,675,000, up 191% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,675,000
Median Sale Price
$1,675,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,675,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,160,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
191%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$297
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
765
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,389
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,680
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,379
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315:30 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,668
Median Age
56
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,567
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,503
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
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®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
West Island
Secluded coastal community that's a hit with nature lovers
Pope Beach
Quiet coastal neighborhood tucked along the shores of rocky Buzzards Bay
Fairhaven
Mix of urban and suburban lifestyles in a cozy coastal setting
Oxford
Part quaint coastal community, part bustling commercial corner
The South End
Suburban peninsula in southside New Bedford, overlooking Buzzards Bay
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