Water surrounds this quiet Somerset neighborhood
Brayton Point is a Somerset neighborhood cradled on three sides by the calm waters of Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton and Lee rivers.
Brayton Point
Waterfront homes offer sunset views and backyard river access
Area homes range from cozy clapboard and shingled one-story cottages to upscale Colonial Revivals with columned facades and split-levels bordered by neat box hedges and rustic rock walls. For prime sunset viewing, check out Brayton Point’s many waterfront properties with shoreside panoramas. Residents launch their canoes and kayaks into the Taunton River from their own backyards, where they can also fish the tidal estuary for flounder and seabass. Further inland, there are shady, partially hidden subdivisions and cul-de-sacs branching off from larger residential thoroughfares.
Wildlife, wind energy and community sports in Somerset
For public access to the shore, spend a lazy Saturday afternoon at Brayton Point Beach, a pebbled stretch lapped by quiet waters. While the beach currently overlooks a former coal-fired power plant, the city plans to revitalize the area and replace the old complex with offshore wind turbines. Visitors can also explore the nearby Brayton Point Wildlife Management Area, which preserves the area’s verdant marshland habitat. The community gathers at Teamworks Somerset, the neighborhood’s recreation center, for socials, youth programs, summer camps and a variety of sports leagues. And kids can swing, slide and climb at Edward J. O’Neill Memorial Playground, a modest grassy space encircled by tall trees.
Public schools offer STEM learning starting in middle grades
Local schoolchildren attend nearby South Elementary, Somerset Middle and Somerset Berkley Regional High. Somerset Middle has integrated engineering and technology skills into its curriculum, beginning with structural and design foundations and ending with an introduction to robotics in 8th grade.
From brisket to crepes, dining reflects neighborhood variety
For everyday essentials, folks can stop by the neighborhood’s commercial hub, a shopping center bordering Route 6. Here, there are familiar retailers like Stop & Shop, CVS and Home Depot. For a bite out, locals can stop by one of Brayton Point’s restaurants: sample the classic American breakfast menu at Roger’s Family Restaurant; tuck into Missing Link BBQ’s wood-smoked brisket and corn cakes; or satisfy a sweet tooth with J Petal’s decadent Japanese crepes, topped with fresh fruit, ice cream and macarons.
Interstate 195 and Route 6 link the area to urban centers
Brayton Point is conveniently bisected by Interstate 195 and Route 6, connecting the neighborhood to greater Somerset as well as urban centers like Providence, Rhode Island, to the west, New Bedford to the east and Worcester to the north. Fall River is just a stone’s throw away across the Taunton River, and residents can traverse the scenic Braga Bridge, constructed of sky-blue iron, to reach the city.
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Anouck Dussaud
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amy Rio
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
(860) 321-8567
1,192 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$405,000 Price
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Wendy Sampson
WS
Wendy Sampson
Lion Gate Real Estate, Inc.
(508) 501-1745
20 Total Sales
3 in Brayton Point
$356K - $599K Price Range
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
355 Total Sales
4 in Brayton Point
$340K - $435K Price Range
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Katie Elderkin
Katie Elderkin
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(774) 271-5686
79 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$465,000 Price
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
114 Total Sales
2 in Brayton Point
$250K - $310K Price Range
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Kimberly Silva
Kimberly Silva
revolv of Dartmouth
(508) 306-8054
40 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$429,900 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Village Park
Fall River Heritage State Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Nature Center
Bicentennial Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
North Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Skateboard
Edward J O'Neil Memorial
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Audubon Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
- Boating
- Kayak/Canoe
- River
Transit
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Brayton Point neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Brayton Point Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brayton Point, Somerset sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brayton Point, Somerset over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$364
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
2,254
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,459
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,080
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,300
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Thursday, Oct 304:30 - 6pm
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Thursday, Oct 304:30 - 6pm
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Saturday, Nov 111am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,125 - $3,400 per month
- Slade Farm Residences
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 698+ Sq Ft
- 508 Grand Army of the Republic Highway St
- Somerset, MA
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$1,800 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,030 Sq Ft
- 1212 Riverside Ave
- Unit Furnished 2 Bed
- Somerset, MA
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,569
Median Age
46
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,174
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,127
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
30.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 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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