Sandy Beach
Neighborhood in Fall River, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02721, 02724
Single- and multi-family homes along Mount Hope Bay
“Sandy Beach is a great spot with a lot of single-family and owner-occupied multi-family homes,” Laliberte says. “There are views of the river from most of the streets that head down to Sandy Beach.” The neighborhood features traditional and ranch-style architecture, with multi-family buildings often being two or three stories tall. Recent sales prices for single-family homes range from around $250,000 to $500,000, while condos can go for prices starting just below $200,000 up to just above $500,000. Homes in Sandy Beach typically have a small amount of yard space, if any, and most streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks.
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Local parks, beach access and marinas
Abbott Court Playground is a 4-acre green space with baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground and a skate park in the center of the neighborhood. Sandy Beach is a small, secluded spot along the shore of Mount Hope Bay where residents can go fishing or have picnics. The neighborhood borders Kennedy Park, a more than 50-acre green space with tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, basketball courts and a playground. On the neighborhood's north end, the King Philip Yacht Club and Borden Light Marina offer places for Sandy Beach residents to dock their boats.
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Fall River Public Schools and East Gate Christian Academy
Students in Sandy Beach can attend Carlton Viveiros Elementary School and Matthew J. Kuss Middle School, both of which are in the neighborhood and receive C-plus grades from Niche. After that, they can continue to the B-rated B.M.C. Durfee High School, which offers a career and technical education program where students can specialize in pathways such as construction, culinary arts and cosmetology. Sandy Beach is also home to East Gate Christian Academy, a B-minus-rated private school for preschool through high school students.
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The Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England
“Fall River is known for its Portuguese culture,” Laliberte says. “It has a lot of churches and a lot of Portuguese feasts all summer long – there’s a whole calendar of them.” The largest of these feasts is Fall River’s annual Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England, a Portuguese feast celebrating the Azores’ culture, held each August in Kennedy Park. This five-day festival includes live music, a parade and a distribution of food blessed by the local bishop.Walkability, Southeastern Regional Transit Authority and the MBTA commuter rail to Boston
Sandy Beach is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood on the southwest side of Fall River, 19 miles from Providence and 54 miles from Boston. The neighborhood has Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) bus stops for getting around Fall River and is 4 miles south of the Fall River Depot, where residents can take the MBTA commuter rail to Boston. The nearest medical center, Saint Anne’s Hospital, is less than a mile away, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is 25 miles away.Portuguese restaurants and markets and waterfront dining
Sandy Beach has a rich collection of local restaurants throughout the neighborhood, like Caravela Restaurant, a casual Portuguese dining room on the neighborhood’s north end. Also on the north side, The Tipsy Toboggan is a large tavern serving American fare in its eclectically decorated indoor and outdoor spaces. Along Mount Hope Bay, The Tipsy Seagull is a seasonally open bar on a dock where residents can pull up on their boats to enjoy tropical drinks, bites and live music. Along Main Street, Sip-N-Dip Donuts is the neighborhood’s breakfast destination, serving fresh donuts, bagels and coffee every morning. The neighborhood’s north end features family-owned Portuguese markets like Chaves Market and Acores Market. The nearest supermarket is the Stop & Shop, a mile east.
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Crime
Sandy Beach's CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, slightly above the national average of 4.
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Ellen Daly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Cranshaw
Lisa Cranshaw
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(339) 229-6239
88 Total Sales
1 in Sandy Beach
$455,000 Price
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Luis Martins
Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
394 Total Sales
5 in Sandy Beach
$274K - $660K Price Range
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
120 Total Sales
1 in Sandy Beach
$510,000 Price
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
141 Total Sales
2 in Sandy Beach
$240K - $308K Price Range
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Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan
Ryan Realty Group LLC
(339) 331-2444
48 Total Sales
1 in Sandy Beach
$582,000 Price
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Kimberly Silva
Kimberly Silva
revolv of Dartmouth
(508) 306-8054
36 Total Sales
4 in Sandy Beach
$360K - $473K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Abbott Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Skateboard
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sandy Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sandy Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sandy Beach, Fall River sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandy Beach, Fall River over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$394,450
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$387,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,819
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,521
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,810
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,424
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
742
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111:30am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,710 - $2,495 per month
- Ashworth Lofts
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 605+ Sq Ft
- 89 Globe Mills Ave
- Fall River, MA
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$1,625 - $1,975 per month
- Riverview Tower Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 301 Milliken Blvd
- Fall River, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,823
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,014
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,937
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%
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®
47
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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