New Bedford South Pond
The great outdoors
The crown jewel of the neighborhood is the New Bedford Reservoir. Locals call it “Lake Street,” and neighbors go there to fish, paddle and kayak. Parking is available in a gravel lot. Deer and foxes live in the woodsy areas on the reservoir’s shoreline. Closer to the town center is Pope Park, an outdoor athletic facility where kids play baseball and basketball games. A veteran’s memorial and wooden benches sit in a section of the park paved by brick. Children play on the park’s playground. Arts and crafts workshops, exhibits and jazz concerts happen at the Acushnet Public Library. Seasonal plants like Christmas trees and pumpkins are available in-season at Keith’s Farm, which hugs the east side of the New Bedford Reservoir.Lush streetscapes
Even though it’s right next to a gritty urban center, New Bedford South Pond has grassy suburban streetscapes. Ranch-style houses sit behind well-kept shrubbery, and colonials have grassy front lawns and paved driveways. Some homes sit behind protective walls made of brick. Home prices range between $564,000 and $708,000. The average home value is about $600,000.
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Local market
New Bedford South Pond is a residential area with several nearby restaurants and grocery stores. Neighbors can stock up for the week at Trucchi’s Supermarket, a local grocer with six locations in the New Bedford region. Fresh fish is for sale at Kyler’s Catch Seafood Market, located near the Acushnet River in nearby New Bedford. Closer to home, people start their days with eggs, coffee and bacon at the Little Phoenix. The restaurant opens at 5 a.m. every day.
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Railroad connection
Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Massachusetts sits directly west of the neighborhood along Route 18. Massachusetts Route 140 is nearby, and Interstate 190 is about a 10-minute drive. Boston is about an hour and 15 minutes by car. The South Coast Rail line to New Bedford, which will link the city directly to Boston, is currently under construction. Lanagan says the train will be a resource for commuters and visitors alike. “Since remote work has become more popular, folks aren’t traveling every day to Boston anymore, but we do think it’s going to have an economic affect and impact,” he says. “We’re not sure if the ridership is going to be so much folks commuting to Boston and back for work, but just a direct line from this area to Boston and with stops along the way will make things easier for a lot of people.”Tiny school district
Acushnet has its own small public school system with less than 1,000 students and a B rating from Niche. Kids can attend Acushnet Elementary School (rated B-plus) and Albert F. Ford Middle School (rated B). Once they graduate from eighth grade, kids can choose one of four high schools to attend, and the town takes care of the payment. Fairhaven High School, New Bedford High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and Bristol County Agricultural High School are the options. Fairhaven High School has a B rating from Niche.
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Laura Finaldi
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
139 Total Sales
2 in New Bedford South Pond
$355K - $525K Price Range
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William Ryan
William Ryan
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams South Watuppa
(774) 713-9434
121 Total Sales
1 in New Bedford South Pond
$525,000 Price
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
120 Total Sales
2 in New Bedford South Pond
$212K - $850K Price Range
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Julie Lariviere
Julie Lariviere
Responds QuicklyBold Real Estate Inc.
(508) 905-5928
21 Total Sales
1 in New Bedford South Pond
$554,900 Price
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Sandy Dawson Galavotti
Sandy Dawson Galavotti
Responds QuicklyDawson Real Estate
(774) 425-7668
62 Total Sales
1 in New Bedford South Pond
$624,700 Price
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Phil Rose
Phil Rose
LAER Realty Partners / Rose Homes & Real Estate
(774) 425-7647
76 Total Sales
2 in New Bedford South Pond
$409K - $650K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Pope Park
LaPalme Farm
River s End Park
Acushnet Riverview Park
Pine Hill Park
Acushnet Sawmill
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | New Bedford South Pond | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
New Bedford South Pond Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in New Bedford South Pond, New Bedford sell after 159 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in New Bedford South Pond, New Bedford over the last 12 months is $770,000, up 118% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$770,000
Median Sale Price
$770,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$776,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
118%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$315
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
362
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,301
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
33,105
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
1,260
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,214
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,855
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.8%
College Graduates
29.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 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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