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Corky Row

Corky Row

Neighborhood in Fall River, Massachusetts

Bristol County 02721

$460,557 Average Value
$245 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale
The Corky Row Club is where the neighborhood's St Patrick's Day Parade starts.
The Corky Row Club is where the neighborhood's St Patrick's Day Parade starts.

Corky Row's Irish origins

The Corky Row neighborhood gets its name from County Cork, Ireland. In the mid-1800s, Irish immigrants came to Fall River to work in the textile mills. But that’s just the first chapter of the Corky Row’s history. In the late 1800s, this neighborhood became the spot of the infamous story of Lizzie Borden. “If you grow up here, it’s just sort of part of the history,” says Caroline H. Aubin, the registrar and assistant site manager of the Fall River Historical Society. The neighborhood's Irish origins are still a point of pride for Corky Row, as the community hosts one of New England's largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Mark Conrad, president of the Corky Row Neighborhood Association, says his favorite thing about the area is its walkability and lower crime rate. "For an inner city neighborhood, we do not have the crime issues that other neighborhood cities experience,” he says.
Some of the homes in Corky Row have stylish elements from the 19th century.
Some of the homes in Corky Row have stylish elements from the 19th century.

Historic homes and tenement houses

“What's really interesting about Fall River is that we have a whole slew of architecture styles because of the prominence of Fall River during its heyday,” Aubin says. “It was the second-highest cotton producer in the world. The amount of wealth in Fall River was astounding. Families were building these beautiful homes.” Corky Row Historic District also includes multifamily tenement houses. Prices of single-family homes in the neighborhood range from $260,000 to $400,000. "They all seem to be getting upgrades,” Conrad says. “And we are seeing the addition of many new homes and residential units.” Multifamily homes with anywhere from four to 10 bedrooms start at $201.500 and go as high as $940,000. Condos are priced between $380,000 to $391,900. Homes are tightly packed in neat grids, with little yard space. Sidewalks and crosswalks are pretty consistent throughout the neighborhood.

Summer concerts at Griffin Park

Griffin Park is a 2-acre green space with a playground. "They host a city sponsored summer concert and summer lunch program.” Conrad says. The park has been a staple in the community for decades but was spruced up in 2018 with new benches and a basketball court. Kennedy Park, with tennis courts and a skating park, is a few blocks away.

B.M.C Durfee High's new building

Henry Lord Community School earns a C score on Niche and educates around 800 students, from preschoolers through 8th graders. The B-rated B.M.C Durfee High has over 2,500 students. In 2021, students began the year in a new building that pays homage to the school's original 1887 building. It is the nation’s only public school to have an official carillon in its bell tower. The other tower houses an observatory. Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School is an option for high schoolers seeking hands-on learning experience in programs like automotive technology and culinary arts.

St. Patrick's Day at The Corky Row Club

Founded in 1936, The Corky Row Club is the oldest Irish pub in town. It’s famous for its annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities, which includes an open golf tournament. In the summer, the club comes together for a clam boil. "The Neighborhood Association hosts a Community Day including free burgers, hot dogs, drinks, kids crafts and games and a basketball tourney with cash prizes,” Conrad says.

Hopping on Interstate 195

The neighborhood’s downtown location means it’s possible to get around without a car. “I can walk to everything I need and want,” Conrad says. Interstate 195 runs through Corky Row, and residents can get around town on Southeastern Regional Transit Authority buses. St. Anne Hospital is located in the neighborhood, while the drive to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport will take around 25 miles. A trip to downtown Boston will take about 52 miles on Massachusetts Route 24, and Downtown Providence is approximately 18 miles from the neighborhood on I-95.
The Fall River City Government building sits above the Interstate 195 highway.
The Fall River City Government building sits above the Interstate 195 highway.
Interstate 195 is a major highway running through Fall River and is next to Corky Row.
Interstate 195 is a major highway running through Fall River and is next to Corky Row.
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The bar at the Fall River Grill is always a fun scene often with fish tales to be told.
The bar at the Fall River Grill is always a fun scene often with fish tales to be told.

Portuguese cuisine at Fall River Grill

Fall River’s large Portuguese population is reflected in its cuisine. Fall River Grill offers a taste of Portugal with dishes like Pork Alentejana and Chicken Mozambique. Terra Nostra also serves soup, seafood and steak. There is more shopping and dining along Main Street, which is walkable from many homes in Corky Row. Stop & Shop grocer is on the other side of the neighborhood.
An infamous spot in Corky Row is the Lizzie Borden House, site of a gruesome crime in 1892..
An infamous spot in Corky Row is the Lizzie Borden House, site of a gruesome crime in 1892..

The story of Lizzie Borden

The most famous house in the neighborhood is the home of Andrew J. Borden. In 1892, Borden and his wife were fatally attacked, and his daughter, Lizzie Borden, was accused. While she was acquitted of the crime, the unsolved case still intrigues the country today. “They lived in a predominately Irish-catholic neighborhood,” Aubin says. “That’s also made the Bordens stand out; here is this protestant English family. But they got along with their neighbors.” The home has since become a bed and breakfast. Guests can book a stay or take a 90-minute house tour. For a spookier experience, they offer nightly ghost tours.
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Transit

Airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International

36 min drive

Bus

S Main St And Spring St

Bus

Fall River Justice Center

Bus

Plymouth Ave And Second St

Bus

Srta Fall River Terminal

Bus

S Main St And Sullivan Dr

Bus

S Main St And Rodman St

Bus

S Main St And Cottage St

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Corky Row Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$387,450
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
201
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,663
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,173
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
829
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,152
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

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
4,901
Median Age
38
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$24,687
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,558

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
67.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.4%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

49 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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