Assonet
Suburban Neighborhood in Fall River, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02702, 02779
Traditional New England homes with generous lot sizes
Situated on larger properties and surrounded by Assonet’s idyllic setting, the community’s New England-style homes dot the landscape. “There is a good mixture of architectural styles,” Brouwer says of Assonet’s homes. “Water Street has older colonial-styles and historic houses by the river, and newer developments have ranch-styles and split-levels.” Colonial-styles are most common, with a few featuring Victorian and Dutch-colonial details. Lot sizes also vary greatly, from smaller properties along Main Street to 3-plus acres along the community’s outskirts. Prices typically range between $220,000 and $500,000, and larger, custom-built homes list in the $600,000s and fetch up to $820,000.
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State forests, state parks and recreation on the Assonet River
Just south of Assonet, the Freetown-Fall River State Forest stretches along the bucolic landscape, spanning over 5,000 acres. Brimming with babbling trout-stocked brooks and 50-plus miles of hiking and biking trails, the state park offers bountiful recreational opportunities. “The walking trails are beautiful and wide open, and some you can even drive on,” Brouwer says, adding that some lead to summits with sweeping views: “The Ledge in the state park overlooks the water and is beautiful.” The Assonet River also provides plenty of year-round recreation, including boating, fishing and swimming. “We have the Assonet boat ramp in Heritage Park, which is great for kayaks, canoes and even small boats,” Brouwer says. “The river takes you to Narragansett Bay, and it’s all tidal water, so you have to follow the tides.” The Dighton Rock State Park, another nearby riverside park, holds additional hiking trails and also features a museum showcasing the Taunton River’s history.
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Strong academics in the Freetown-Lakeville School District
Brouwer says the schools in the area are known to be great and draw families to the community. Students are part of the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, rated B-plus by Niche and ranked as the eighth-best school district in Plymouth County. Kids may start at the B-plus-rated Freetown Elementary School for prekindergarten to third grade before advancing to George R. Austin Intermediate School, which earns a B, for fourth and fifth grades. Young scholars can continue to Freetown-Lakeville Middle School and Apponequet Regional High School, which offers Advanced Placement classes and has a top-performing sports program. Both schools earn a B-plus rating from Niche.
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Events at the Assonet Bandstand create a community feel
The junction of Elm Street and North Main Street, where the Freetown Town Hall sits across from the Guilford H. Hathaway Library and catty-corner to the Assonet Bandstand, is considered Assonet’s town center. The area is known locally as the Village Four Corners. At least once a season, this part of the community draws crowds of people for events. “There’s a Christmas Tree Lighting, a Fourth of July parade and fireworks over the river, and a concert series in the warmer weather,” Brouwer says. “And the Strawberry Shortcake Festival in June has the best shortcake around.” In its 36th year, the annual shortcake fest raises money to provide scholarships for Freetown students. Local food and arts vendors showcase their goodies while people enjoy entertainment and activities for all ages.Local dining options, shopping plazas in Dartmouth
A few local restaurants like Harry’s Pizzeria and The Ledge, a casual diner with a rock’n’roll vibe, serve up dishes close to home. Brouwer says that staples also include Nellie Rose Diner and The Profile Tavern in East Freetown, only a few miles away. Assonet residents head south to Fall River or Dartmouth for a wider selection of shopping and dining options, including big-box retailers and grocery stores like Walmart, Stop & Shop and Market Basket. The Dartmouth Mall houses an amalgam of brand-name retailers and department stores like Macy’s. The adjacent shopping plazas surrounding the mall feature stores like Lowe’s, Best Buy and more.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Silva
Kimberly Silva
revolv of Dartmouth
(508) 306-8054
36 Total Sales
1 in Assonet
$389,900 Price
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Tracy Shand
Tracy Shand
Conway - Lakeville
(774) 271-5464
38 Total Sales
1 in Assonet
$500,000 Price
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Luis Martins
Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
390 Total Sales
1 in Assonet
$470,000 Price
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Lenia Driscoll
LD
Lenia Driscoll
Responds QuicklyBrownstone Realty Group
(781) 694-6918
93 Total Sales
1 in Assonet
$240,000 Price
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Julie Ruggiero
Julie Ruggiero
Responds QuicklyNew Road Realty
(401) 398-5498
79 Total Sales
1 in Assonet
$565,000 Price
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Anna Rae
Anna Rae
Responds QuicklyMilestone Realty, Inc.
(774) 341-5236
71 Total Sales
1 in Assonet
$469,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sweets Knoll State Park
Dighton Rock State Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Kayak/Canoe
Freetown State Forrest
Village Waterfront Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Assonet | 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
Assonet Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Assonet, Fall River sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Assonet, Fall River over the last 12 months is $505,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$625,000
Median Sale Price
$505,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
312
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,281
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,642
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
32,670
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 12:30pm
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 1pm
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
886
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,250
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,918
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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