Lower Highlands
Neighborhood in Fall River, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02720, 02721
Homes dating back to the 1800s
Greek Revival and late Victorian are the two most common housing styles in Lower Highlands. “There’s a mix of older homes and new construction,” Rego says. “Some houses have great views of the water.” The gridded streets have sidewalks on either side and while yards vary in size, most of them have trees that shade the property in the summer. Single-family homes range from $332,500 to $735,000. Multifamily houses start at $386,000 and go as high as $1,250,000, depending on the condition and number of bedrooms. Some condos in the area have been converted from 1900s historic homes, while others are more modern and sit on the waterfront. They sell for $265,000 to $590,000.
Fishing and Pickleball at Bicentennial Park
"Bicentennial Park has a boat ramp, and people fish there,” Rego says. “It’s the beginning of the boardwalk on the waterfront.” The park also has pickleball and tennis courts. Fall River Heritage State Park is on the other side of the boardwalk. It has a visitors center and an open meadow used for events like concerts. North Park sits on 25 acres, housing sports fields and courts, a playground and a skate park. Residents like to go sledding there in the winter because it’s on a steep hill. Turner Playground Park is a smaller green space with two basketball courts. For indoor recreation, there’s the Fall River YMCA.
The newly reopened Westall Elementary
After closing in 2008, Westall Elementary reopened in 2024. Currently, Westall does not have a Niche or GreatSchools score. James Madison Morton Middle earns an overall C grade, while B.M.C Durfee High earns a B. The high school’s 2022 building has two cafeterias, a television studio, a ceramics lab and open gathering spaces for students. The building also has safety features like 450 cameras, buttons that automatically put the school on lockdown and automated doors. Bristol Community College also has a campus in Fall River.
Explore outer space at the The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River
The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River has two floors of exhibitions where kids can explore topics like dinosaurs, outer space and transportation. "In the basement of the children's museum is the Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum; not everyone knows about it," Rego says. Battleship Cove is a fleet museum and memorial by the waterfront. The museum puts ships, aircrafts and helicopters on display to educate citizens and honor veterans. Visitors can spend the night on a naval vessel as part of the Nautical Nights program.Commuting to Providence
The drive to Downtown Providence is approximately about 18 miles, while the trip to Boston is closer to 50 miles — which can take an hour to an hour and 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Planned to be completed by Spring 2025, The South Coast Rail project will connect Fall River and southeastern Massachusetts to Boston. The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority buses run throughout the neighborhood. On weekends, folks can ride the Fall River Trolley. Lower Highlands to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is a distance of around 26 miles. The neighborhood has a crime score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Dining at the Townehouse Food Complex
Lower Highlands is the beginning of what Rego calls the Purchase Street Dining District, which includes the Townehouse Food Complex. The complex comprises 8,000-square-feet of space and has four different culinary concepts, including a cafe and an oyster bar. Saint James Irish Pub serves standard bar fair in a casual setting. For grocery shopping, residents can visit Portugalia Marketplace or Stop & Shop, which is less than a mile away. There are also shops and eateries sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, and there’s a development currently underway that will attract even more commercial spaces. "It’s the closest neighborhood to the new Route 79-Davol Street development," Rego says. This project seeks to better connect Fall River to the waterfront.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lucia Andrade
Lucia Andrade
Vicente Realty, LLC
(508) 484-8599
58 Total Sales
1 in Lower Highlands
$550,000 Price
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Kimberly Silva
Kimberly Silva
revolv of Dartmouth
(508) 306-8054
36 Total Sales
3 in Lower Highlands
$259K - $355K Price Range
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Jamison Souza
Jamison Souza
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(508) 300-9317
81 Total Sales
1 in Lower Highlands
$559,000 Price
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Manny Lindo
Manny Lindo
Highland Real Estate Group
(774) 713-9051
106 Total Sales
1 in Lower Highlands
$420,000 Price
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Michelle Almeida
Michelle Almeida
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Metro South
(508) 682-5639
47 Total Sales
1 in Lower Highlands
$443,000 Price
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Daniela Afonso
Daniela Afonso
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 North East
(857) 856-5465
37 Total Sales
1 in Lower Highlands
$690,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 2nd to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fall River Heritage State Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Nature Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Highlands, Fall River sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Highlands, Fall River over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$348,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
643
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1921
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,316
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,481
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
985
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
658
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 12:30pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,600 - $1,990 per month
- Downtown Lofts
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 478+ Sq Ft
- 170 Pleasant St
- Fall River, MA
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$1,750 - $2,100 per month
- The Creative Class
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,010+ Sq Ft
- 64 Durfee St
- Fall River, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,583
Median Age
38
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,399
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,240
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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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