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Many residents of Westview Park lead active lifestyles.
Convenient suburban New Bedford living
Westview Park’s location is a large part of its appeal, with it being less than 3 miles from Downtown New Bedford and sandwiched between Interstate 195 and U.S. Route 6. “You have more access to big box stores, malls, grocery stores, all the amenities of a developed suburb,” says Realtor Ellie Wickes of Sotheby’s International Realty, who has more than two decades of local real estate experience. The Real Estate Collaborative’s Monica Donnelly, a Realtor who grew up in this part of New Bedford, agrees. “It’s convenient to the highways and downtown, as well as several really popular parks. Plus, the middle and high schools are both right in the neighborhood,” she says.
New England homes, from Colonial Revivals to Cape Cods
Homes on these hilly residential streets are closely spaced, with small lawns. Most were built between the 1920s and 1980s, including Colonial Revivals. “It’s older New England architecture. We have bungalows, Cape Cods, Colonials, and a lot of raised ranches, which often have separate kitchens in the basement so they can house multiple generations or multiple families,” Donnelly says. Prices start at about $355,000 and go up to a little more than $505,000 for the neighborhood’s single-family homes, while townhouse-style condo units run anywhere from $231,000 to $290,000. “The market is pretty good. It’s softening a little due to rising inventory, but it’s still a seller’s market.” Most homes are listed for 20 days before going under contract, which is 24 days faster than the national average.
Westview Park offers a wide range of housing styles such as colonial revivals.
Homes in Westview Park have well-kept lawns and gardens.
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Keith Middle School provides a public education to several Westview Park students.
Magnet programs at New Bedford High
The New Bedford Public Schools system serves students in Westview Park. Elementary schoolers go to either Rodman or Brooks, depending on their address, so parents are advised to double-check the boundary lines ahead of registration. Both elementaries receive B-minuses from Niche. Older students continue to Keith Middle, which gets a C, and New Bedford High, which gets a B-minus. The high school offers an International Baccalaureate program and the Magnet Academy of Civic Leadership & World Studies. The Fine Arts Department offers more than 22 unique visual arts, music and theatre course, too. “They have a really good marching band and a great drama company, one of the best in New England actually,” Donnelly says.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, a major local employer, is a little more than 4 miles southwest of Westview Park. Originally established as the New Bedford Textile School in 1895, UMass Dartmouth now offers 120 undergraduate and 42 graduate fields of study.
Whaling City Golf Course, Buttonwood Park nearby
The public, 18-hole, Donald Ross-designed Whaling City Golf Course is less than 2 miles northwest of most homes, across the I-195 cloverleaf. The 97-acre Buttonwood Park, about 2 miles south across Route 6, offers more recreation. The sprawling historic park is the largest – and busiest – in the city, featuring gardens, sports courts, a playground and a pond. There’s even a zoo at the south end of the park. The Great Lawn at its center hosts the New Bedford Farmers Market, which moves inside the community center in the winter, and the annual New Bedford Whaling City Festival in July. East of the neighborhood, there’s Brooklawn Park. “That’s where local town sports take place,” Donnelly says of the 85-acre sports complex. She adds that residents looking for waterfront recreation can head to The South End, where there are beaches at Clarks Cove and on Buzzards Bay.
Buttonwood Park Zoo near Westview Park is a family friendly outing for any day of the week.
Spend time with your family in a local park in Westview Park.
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Dartmouth shopping and Downtown New Bedford dining
There’s a string of stores along Route 6, from Shaw’s to Walgreens, that cover everyday essentials, along with several casual eateries and chain restaurants. But Downtown New Bedford is the heart of the city’s dining scene. “There are a ton of restaurants, tapas places, breweries even. And it’s a really pretty area with cobblestone streets,” Donnelly says, recommending The Black Whale for upscale New England seafood and Moby Dick Brewery for laid-back pub fare. “You can easily take Route 6 into Dartmouth for more grocery stores. And the Dartmouth Mall is still a thing. For some reason, it’s stood the test of time,” she adds. The mall, which is about 3 miles west, is anchored by Macy’s and Burlington. There’s also an AMC movie theater. Walmart Supercenter and Target are nearby, too.
Stop into one of the many bars in the Westview Park area for a cold pint.
Moby Dick Brewing Co. is among the premier breweries in the Westview Park area.
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SRTA offers public transportation in and around Westview Park.
Sandwiched between Interstate 195 and U.S. Route 6
Interstate 195 and U.S. Route 6 skirt past the north and south ends of the community, respectively. Both connect west toward Providence and east through downtown to Fairhaven. The New Bedford Regional Airport is less than 3 miles north of Westview Park, and Southeastern Regional Transit Authority bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, providing service all around town. “This is a great, accessible location,” Donnelly says, observing that Providence, at about 30 miles away, is just a 45-minute drive. “It’s accessible even to Boston, Cape Cod, and we have a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard,” she adds. All three destinations, home to local employers and tourist attractions alike, are within about 60 miles, or two hours, of Westview Park.
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Parks in this Area
Buttonwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Buttonwood Playground
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park
Dr. Paul F. Walsh Athletic Field
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
53 min drive
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Westview Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westview Park, New Bedford sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westview Park, New Bedford over the last 12 months is $433,500, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
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Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
3,469
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,486
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,826
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
16%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.7%
Above 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®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
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