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Bank Street

Bank Street

Neighborhood in Fall River, Massachusetts

Bristol County 02720, 02723

$451,644 Average Value
$290 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A clean and safe Bank Street

Bank Street’s motto is “A Clean Neighborhood is a Safe Neighborhood," and its residents are working on making that a reality. The Bank Street Neighborhood Association is committed to bettering their community with projects like The Cathy Assad Community Garden on North Seventh Street. In 2016, the neighborhood association turned a vacant piece of land into a garden that benefits several neighborhoods in the area. In addition to its green spaces, Bank Street is full of the town’s history, like the historic Oak Grove Cemetery. “It’s a really pretty place to enjoy the scenery; it’s very quiet and surrounded by residential properties,” says Caroline H. Aubin, the registrar and assistant site manager of the Fall River Historical Society. The neighborhood is also within walking distance of many restaurants and shops downtown.
The Cathy Assad Community Garden in the Bank Street neighborhood helps improve the area.
The Cathy Assad Community Garden in the Bank Street neighborhood helps improve the area.
Condominiums in the Bank Street neighborhood may be subdivided from historic houses.
Condominiums in the Bank Street neighborhood may be subdivided from historic houses.
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Homes from the 1900s and more modern options

Homes come in various architectural styles, from stately Federal and Greek Revival to more modest ranch-styles and raised ranch-styles. Single-family homes tend to be older, many dating back to 1900. They range in price from $260,000 to $550,000. Multi-family homes start as low as $349,000 for three bedrooms and go as high as over $2 million for 22 bedrooms. Condos are priced between $185,000 and $275,000. Some properties sit very close together, while others have a bit more yard space. Homes near the Fall River Expressway have a barrier of leafy trees between them and the highway.
Elegant cottages are an uncommon sight in the Bank Street neighborhood.
Elegant cottages are an uncommon sight in the Bank Street neighborhood.
Extended multi-generational families are common among the triple-deckers of Bank Street.
Extended multi-generational families are common among the triple-deckers of Bank Street.
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The transformation of Thomas J. Giunta Tot Lot

Thomas J. Giunta Tot Lot is another example of the work that the Bank Street Neighborhood Association is doing for community improvement and beautification. Working with the former mayor, they turned the blighted Bank Street Tot Lot into a revitalized gated green space named after Giunta, a police officer killed in the line of duty. Ruggles Park sits west of the neighborhood and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its nine acres contain a playground and softball field. A few blocks east, residents can take their pets to the Jose Silva Dog Park. Vitality Obstacle Fitness is an indoor recreation option that offers classes for all ages in the style of the television series American Ninja Warrior.

B.M.C Durfee High's college style courses

Most addresses in the neighborhood are zoned for Spencer Borden Elementary, which has a B grade on Niche. Morton Middle receives a C score, while B.M.C Durfee High earns a B. The high school has nearly 2,500 students and offers classes geared to emulate college courses, like Thrillers & Chillers: Slasher Girls and Monster Boys and The Art of Storytelling: Hip Hop/ R&B. Adulting 101: A Primer for Life after HS teaches students life skills like how to have healthy relationships, money management and job interviewing.
B. M. C. Durfee High School is a Fall River mainstay with a new building.
B. M. C. Durfee High School is a Fall River mainstay with a new building.
Morton Middle School is located in the Western Fall River neighborhood of Massachusetts.
Morton Middle School is located in the Western Fall River neighborhood of Massachusetts.
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Visiting Oak Grove Cemetery

Resting at the heart of the community and established in 1855, Oak Grove Cemetery spans over 80 acres and is a historic site with elements of Gothic Revival architecture. Locals may find its garden-style grounds a serene spot for taking a stroll. “It began with this idea of a bucolic, park-like cemetery where people could go and spend time with loved ones,” Aubin says. “Back then, they didn’t really have parks like we do nowadays, so this was the way to have green space while still being a cemetery.” The cemetery draws crowds for its famous inhabitant: Lizzie Borden. Borden’s gravesite attracts tourists from around the country. In 1892, Borden was accused of fatally attacking her father and stepmother. While she was acquitted of the crime, it remains one of the most intriguing unsolved mysteries in American pop culture. Just miles away, Borden’s former residence has been turned into a bed and breakfast.
Oak Grove Cemetery in the Bank Street neighborhood is where the Borden family is interred.
Oak Grove Cemetery in the Bank Street neighborhood is where the Borden family is interred.
The final resting place of the infamous Lizzie Borden is in the Bank Street neighborhood.
The final resting place of the infamous Lizzie Borden is in the Bank Street neighborhood.
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Driving on the Fall River Expressway

The drive to Providence is about 18 miles away, while a trip to Downtown Boston will take around 50 miles. Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Massachusetts Route 24, also known as Fall River Expressway, run through the neighborhood and feed into Interstate 195. The Charlton Memorial Hospital is in the neighborhood, so residents living nearby may hear ambulances driving by frequently. Driving to the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport will take around 25 miles.

Shopping on New Boston Road

While Bank Street is more residential, there are a handful of restaurants and shops, which may be walkable for some residents. Along New Boston Road is New Boston Bakery serving soup, salad and sandwiches. There are a few fast-food chains like Wendy’s, as well as long-standing local restaurants like Graham’s Hot Dog’s. Portugalia Marketplace is a specialty grocery store specializing in Portuguese specialties. Stop & Shop grocery store is less than a mile away.
New Boston Bakery is a tasty haven near the hospital in the Bank Street neighborhood.
New Boston Bakery is a tasty haven near the hospital in the Bank Street neighborhood.
K G Crafts in the Bank Street neighborhood has knitting sessions and the best craft items.
K G Crafts in the Bank Street neighborhood has knitting sessions and the best craft items.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

40 min drive

Bus

New Boston Rd And Hanover St

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Bedford St And Twelfth St

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High St And Pine St

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Robeson St And Prospect St

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Charlton Memorial Hospital

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Linden St And Walnut St

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Linden St And Maple St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bank Street US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Bank Street Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$399,499
Median Sale Price
$398,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$440,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$269,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$290

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,251
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,610
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,145
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
993
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
857
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,066
Median Age
42
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,432
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,936

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

33 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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