Upper Acushnet is a spacious suburb resting beside the churning Acushnet River and the recreation and dining of Buzzards Bay. With a large golf club, numerous green spaces nearby, and retail options in Acushnet and neighboring New Bedford, residents have plenty of free-time options in this leafy subdivision in Bristol County. Kevin Blake, a 21-year Realtor with Anne Whiting Real Estate, says, “The schools are a priority for people here; the high school and elementary school are great. People like the rural atmosphere of the town as well.”
Upper Acushnet
Suburban Neighborhood in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Plymouth County 02743
Green spaces and Acushnet riverbends
LaPalme Farm is a 50-acre nature preserve within Upper Acushnet where residents can walk dogs on a trail and sniff wildflowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The trail leads to the Acushnet River, where fishing for redfin pickerel is common. Pope Park is an outdoor park with a children’s playground renovated in 2021. The park has numerous athletic amenities, like a basketball court and a baseball diamond. Acushnet River Valley Golf Club is a championship course that hosts annual tournaments and features a bar and restaurant. Further south in New Bedford are the coastal activities of Buzzards Bay; everything from boating and fishing to various seafood shops and restaurants are within 5 miles of Upper Acushnet.
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Homes of all ages in Upper Acushnet
Upper Acushnet is a classic New England suburb in layout and feel, full of split-level Georgian, traditional-style Craftsman and colonial homes with attached garages. Single-family homes run from $375,000 to $825,000, varying by the square footage and lot size. Most homes in the neighborhood were constructed after World War II, with occasional new builds available that were constructed in the last ten years. Blake says, “There’s a lot of midcentury and historic homes, but now there are new constructions in areas like the subdivision on Reservation Road.” Much of the residences in Upper Acushnet rest on narrow roads branching off Main Street, mostly ending in tree-dotted roundabouts or cul-de-sacs. Large grassy lawns are prioritized over sidewalk space in this neighborhood and are common with homes on the market.
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Local dining and New Bedford retail
Local dive Seafood Hut serves fried clam platters, fish and chips and lobster rolls. For all-day dining, Rochelle’s Restaurant offers omelets for breakfast, grilled cheese and club sandwiches for lunch and burgers for dinner. A few miles west of the river is Trucchi’s Supermarkets New Bedford for groceries. Three miles west is a retail park featuring Savers, Stop & Shop supermarket and Dollar Tree, right next to Massachusetts state Route 140.
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Town-wide public schools shared with Bristol County
The town has an insular school system within Bristol County, Acushnet Public Schools. Within the neighborhood is Acushnet Elementary, rated a B on Niche and Albert Ford Middle, rated a B-plus. Then, a couple miles west in New Bedford, students can finish their grade-level learning at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High, rated a B on Niche and holding a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. New Bedford Regional High also features a career prep program to guide students through 16 different industry paths for college and beyond.
Acushnet Public Library offers museum passes
Acushnet Public Library is a neighborhood institution that offers several digital resources for free audiobooks and passes for local attractions from the Boston Museum of Science to the Newport Art Museum and several zoos.
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Close to Cape Cod for highway access
The best way to get around Upper Acushnet is by car. Three miles west of the neighborhood is MA-140 for access to New Bedford or cities and towns north. Picturesque Cape Cod is just a 30-mile drive east on Interstate 195. Upper Acushnet’s access is one of its most prominent characteristics: its access to retail, riverside activities in New Bedford and sprawling parks is part of the appeal for longtime neighborhood residents.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jennifer Juliano
Jennifer Juliano
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
(508) 625-7884
142 Total Sales
1 in Upper Acushnet
$590,000 Price
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William Ryan
William Ryan
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty - Home & Key Group
(774) 713-9434
129 Total Sales
2 in Upper Acushnet
$493K - $530K Price Range
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Nancy Viveiros
Nancy Viveiros
eXp Realty
(401) 652-6117
66 Total Sales
4 in Upper Acushnet
$315K - $473K Price Range
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
Responds QuicklyBOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
63 Total Sales
1 in Upper Acushnet
$415,000 Price
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Connor Dowd
Connor Dowd
Keller Williams Coastal
(401) 830-9302
411 Total Sales
1 in Upper Acushnet
$375,000 Price
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Manny Lindo
Manny Lindo
Highland Real Estate Group
(774) 713-9051
106 Total Sales
1 in Upper Acushnet
$805,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pope Park
Ashley Park
LaPalme Farm
River s End Park
Acushnet Riverview Park
Acushnet Sawmill
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Acushnet | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Acushnet, Mattapoisett sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Upper Acushnet, Mattapoisett over the last 12 months is $565,854, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$519,950
Median Single Family Price
$525,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$312
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$530,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
835
Median Year Built
1968
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,242
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,543
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,213
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 33 - 5pm
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
2,495
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,035
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,613
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
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®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 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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