Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$668,843
Average Value
0
Homes For Sale
Spread-out waterfront properties and New England architecture
Many homes in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch boast waterfront access and river views — and plenty of privacy from neighbors, as property sizes tend to be larger here than in surrounding communities. Ranch-style and split-level homes are typical among the smaller housing styles and list in the $300,000s and $400,000s. New England architecture, including colonials and Cape Cods, is common among larger properties, along with custom-built estates with over 5,000 square feet erected in the last 20 years. Depending on waterfront access and location, these can fetch between $650,000 and $1.6 million.
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Students are part of Freetown-Lakeville schools
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District serves kids in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch and earns a B-plus overall grade. Schools include Freetown Elementary School and Freetown-Lakeville Middle School. At Apponequet Regional High School, kids can participate in the school’s top-rated athletics program, including basketball and baseball. The school is lauded for its attentive teachers and boasts a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. All three schools in the pipeline earn a B-plus rating from Niche.
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State Parks and Camp Welch children's camp
The expansive Dighton Rock State Park spans over 85 miles and takes up much of the neighborhood’s north. Teeming with hiking and biking trails, the park is a popular attraction for outdoor recreationists. Boaters and paddlers launch their vessels into the Taunton River to enjoy the water, while anglers set up along the riverbanks to catch trout. The park also features a museum showcasing the area's history and the Taunton River. Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch is also close to the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, which boasts over 50 miles of hiking trails and also has a splash pad, picnic area and fishing spots.Run by the Boys and Girls Club of Fall River, Camp Welch is a vast children’s camp that operates for four sessions every summer from June through August for kids aged 5 through 12. With 20 buildings across its 165-acre property, the camp comprises a large part of the neighborhood and is part of its namesake. During two-week intervals, kids can participate in a range of activities, including sports, swimming lessons, arts and crafts, and hiking.
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Shopping and dining in Taunton or Fall River
Residents head north into Taunton or south into Fall River for shopping, groceries and dining. On Route 24 — the community’s largest nearby thoroughfare — locals can dive into a plate of barbecue at Smokey Bones Taunton, a popular smokehouse in the Taunton Depot shopping plaza. The plaza also has a T.J. Maxx, Kohl’s and Target, along with other retailers and small businesses. Additional grocery options include Hannaford’s, Trucchi’s and PriceRite Marketplace.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
BOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
70 Total Sales
1 in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$545,000 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
341 Total Sales
1 in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$810,000 Price
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John Hagberg
John Hagberg
Responds QuicklyAll Business Realty, Inc.
(781) 737-7671
56 Total Sales
2 in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$478K - $540K Price Range
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Laura Fortin
Laura Fortin
Responds QuicklyHeritage Realty
(339) 230-6182
56 Total Sales
1 in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$1,262,000 Price
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Joe Malloch
Joe Malloch
Proline Realty, Inc.
(339) 220-5304
64 Total Sales
5 in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$372K - $915K Price Range
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Ted Higginson
Ted Higginson
Rezendes Real Estate
(339) 933-7612
53 Total Sales
4 in Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch
$565K - $910K Price Range
Schools
Source:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pierce Park
Sweets Knoll State Park
Dighton Rock State Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Kayak/Canoe
The Big Red Slide
Village Waterfront Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch | 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
Camp Merriwood/Camp Welch Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$725,000
Median Sale Price
$725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
81%
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
420
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,871
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,422
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
41,164
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
1,271
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,454
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$145,008
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
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®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 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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