Brayton Point is a Somerset neighborhood cradled on three sides by the calm waters of Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton and Lee rivers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VIP Group
Moor Realty Group
(781) 737-7873
52 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$480,000 Price
The Highland Group
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(774) 322-2988
104 Total Sales
2 in Brayton Point
$300K - $430K Price Range
Laura Fortin-Bichan
Heritage Realty
(339) 230-6182
47 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$531,000 Price
Holly Bronhard
eXp Realty
(774) 713-9403
117 Total Sales
5 in Brayton Point
$365K - $650K Price Range
Leanne McCormick
Milestone Realty, Inc.
(781) 633-7912
154 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$625,000 Price
Katie Elderkin
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(774) 271-5686
84 Total Sales
1 in Brayton Point
$465,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brayton Point | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Brayton Point, Somerset sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Brayton Point, Somerset over the last 12 months is $485,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$489,900
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Median Sale Price
$485,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$490,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$422,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
74
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$356
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Number of Homes
2,247
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Number of Homes for Sale
9
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Median Year Built
1955
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Months of Supply
1.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,461
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,094
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
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$2,210 - $3,385 per month
$2,000 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
4
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Median Rent
$2,125
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Median Condo Rent
$2,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,825
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Total Population
6,741
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Median Age
46
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Population Density
4 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$112,100
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$136,573
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High School Graduates
88.5%
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College Graduates
30.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
11%
On par with the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
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Annual Precipitation
49''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
8''
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