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Living along Mount Hope Bay in Fall River’s Sandy Beach
Along the shore of Mount Hope Bay, Sandy Beach is a neighborhood on the west side of Fall River, a small Massachusetts city 19 miles from Providence and 54 miles from Boston. Sandy Beach offers single- and multi-family housing options close to the water, where several marinas offer spots for residents to dock their boats. The neighborhood has many longstanding local restaurants, including several Portuguese bakeries, markets and cafes, and sits alongside Kennedy Park, one of the city’s largest green spaces. “Sandy Beach is a tight-knit community,” says Fall River resident and Realtor with RE/MAX Vantage, Pamela Laliberte. “A lot of people have lived there for decades. They all know everyone.” She says knowing your neighbor is part of the culture of Fall River. “We have around 90,000 people, but you end up knowing so many of them,” she says. “Even though it’s a decent-sized city, you still have that feeling of connection. No matter where you live, you know your neighbors, and people look out for each other.”
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.
Established homes in the Sandy Beach neighborhood have a classical styling typical of New England cities.
Traditional homes in the Sandy Beach neighborhood can be modest homes that were built for factory workers in the neighborhood.
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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.
B. M. C. Durfee High School is a Fall River mainstay with a new building.
Main entrance at East Gate Christian Academy in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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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.
The Abbott Playground is a hidden gem in Fall River with a skate park, basketball, and baseball fields.
A Brandt goose basks in the waters of Sandy Beach where the plentiful seaweed and kelp provide ample fare.
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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.
Restaurants in the Sandy Beach neighborhood include Caravela Restaurant which is known for great meals.
Norbrega's Market in Sandy Beach offers fresh baked goods and meats like sausages.
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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.
Crime
Sandy Beach's CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, slightly above the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Abbott Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
38 min drive
Bus
Columbia St And Canal St
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Bay St And Friendship St
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Bay St And Bradford Ave
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S Main St And Walter St
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Bay St And Morse Pl
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William St And Broadway
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Columbia St And Mulberry St
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 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandy Beach, Fall River over the last 12 months is $585,000, up 166% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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