Sherwood Forest
A mix of home styles and price points
The neighborhood has many colonial, Cape Cod and split-level ranch homes with multi-car garages and curved driveways. Single-family homes in Sherwood Forest range from $350,000 to $600,000, varying by lot size and square footage of the house. Homebuyers can find a compact two-bed, one-bath at the bottom of the range or a spacious New England villa with a lot and two-car garage towards the top.
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Family-owned grocery chain and local restaurants
Closer to the river are stores like Kyler's Fresh Catch Seafood Market and Amaral's Market. Trucchi's Supermarkets New Bedford is a family-owned grocery chain with a butcher, fresh produce and seafood right outside the neighborhood border to the west. Further south is a small shopping center with a Stop & Shop, Savers, and a shoe store called Snipes. Pa Raffa's Italian Restaurant is a local dive for a Friday night out with a warm, red, rustic interior serving flatbread pizzas and chicken parmesan subs to the community since 1964.
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A high school offering industry exploration
Acushnet Public Schools and Bristol County Schools serve the children of Sherwood Forest. Nearby options include Acushnet Elementary, rated a B-plus on Niche, and Albert F. Ford Middle School, rated a B. For high school, students can learn at Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High, rated a B. This high school also offers a comprehensive career prep program starting with a freshman experience that allows students to explore 15 different industry workshops, eventually picking one to study if they choose.
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Boating, fishing and waterfront seafood markets
For recreation, Pope Park has baseball fields, a play area for children, and a walking path between all these amenities, suitable for a leisurely hike or dog walk. The Sawmill is a park south of the neighborhood at the mouth of the Acushnet River, offering views of the water and informational signs about the wetlands; there's also a walking trail going over the river and around Mill Pond. Twelve miles away, residents can be part of the river and bay activities at locales like East Beach or Seaport Resort and Marina. Swimming, boating, and fishing are all common in New Bedford and well within Sherwood Forest residents' reach. 15-year Realtor Lisa Foster-Pacheco with RE/MAX River's Edge Bristol says, "There is a ton of boating and fishing and many waterfront seafood markets around the Acushnet River and Buzzards Bay."
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Public transport to greater Boston coming soon
Foster-Pacheco says, "Sherwood Forest is pretty close to the waterfront, and there's a couple of restaurants within walking distance like the Black Whale, but a car is necessary to access all amenities." Driving is widespread in Sherwood Forest for transportation. An upcoming T station on Church Street is under construction and will be opened in 2024, offering residents public access to greater metropolitan centers. Multiple New Bedford ferries for public transport can take passengers to Cuttyhunk and Nantucket Island. Sherwood Forest is 30 miles from Cape Cod on Interstate 195 or Massachusetts state Route 105. Sherwood Forest's proximity to coastal Massachusetts opens ample opportunities for leisure and recreation. Pair that with good schools and public transport to greater Boston to get a thriving New England suburb.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
BOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
70 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$375,000 Price
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Tracey Lee
Tracey Lee
BOLD Real Estate Inc.
(774) 713-9441
35 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$390,000 Price
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
120 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$420,000 Price
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Elizabeth Silva
Elizabeth Silva
Responds QuicklySilva Realty Group, Inc.
(774) 713-8691
49 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$545,000 Price
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Kenneth Mongeon
Kenneth Mongeon
Responds QuicklyKAM Realty
(774) 713-9417
148 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$431,000 Price
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Karin Robertson
KR
Karin Robertson
Responds QuicklyLamacchia Realty, Inc.
(774) 322-9596
43 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$304,000 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
LaPalme Farm
River s End Park
Acushnet Riverview Park
Pine Hill Park
Acushnet Sawmill
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sherwood Forest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sherwood Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherwood Forest, New Bedford sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherwood Forest, New Bedford over the last 12 months is $290,000, down 85% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$412,450
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$444,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
-29%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-85%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
422
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,266
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,920
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,344
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,238
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,130
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,524
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
32.4%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 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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