Oakland
Neighborhood in Taunton, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02780
Taunton houses with acreage
In Oakland, the suburban landscape gives way to winding, wooded roads on the cusp of farmland. There’s plenty of room to spread out, with homes on lots ranging from 0.25 acres to 1 or 2 acres of land. The Three Mile River winds through the neighborhood and flows into Sheppards Factory Pond, with houses on the waterfront priced at a premium for their scenic views. Cape Cods, ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals sit tucked off one-lane roads, with lawns dotted by mature evergreens and maples. Even new construction homes tend to be inspired by classic Colonial Revival features. These single-family homes are priced from $330,000 to $775,000; however, mobile homes in 55-plus communities, such as Radante Estates, list between $185,000 to $250,000.Aquatic adventures on the river and indoor sports at Fore Kicks
The Three Mile River, which runs through the center of the neighborhood and spans nearly 14 miles across three towns, provides outdoor aquatic recreation. “You’ll see lots of rowboats and kayaking,” says Humphrey. “Maybe a small motorboat every once in a while.” In some sections, the river also provides pet-friendly out-and-back trails. The crack of baseball bats and cheering crowds from Friedman Middle’s ballfield complex are heard as the Taunton Western Little League and the Taunton Girls Softball League play. Other aspiring athletes can register to play at the nearby Fore Kicks Indoor and Outdoor Sports Complex. “Fore Kicks is huge, and they do soccer, field hockey, basketball, flag football — pretty much everything,” says Cyndi Arpin, a Taunton resident and Realtor with Brownstone Realty Group. This robust sporting facility also has adult leagues and daily rates for open play or use of the driving range. To get out on the greens, golfers head to John F. Parker Golf Course just south of the neighborhood to play nine holes.Chamberlain Elementary, Friedman Middle and a college pathway program
Two Taunton Public Schools campuses are located in the neighborhood: Joseph C. Chamberlain Elementary and Benjamin Friedman Middle, both of which score a B-minus from Niche. Taunton High earns a B grade and offers an early college pathway through Bristol Community College. Students can graduate with 30 college credits and participate in extracurricular programming for career readiness.Hop on Masschusetts Route 140 to get downtown
Massachusetts Route 140 runs straight through the neighborhood and serves as its main thoroughfare, connecting to downtown Taunton about 2 to 5 miles southeast near Morton Hospital. Both U.S. Highway 44 and Massachusetts Route 138 also meet at Taunton’s city center, with the latter connecting to Interstate 495 to the north. Providence lies approximately 20 to 25 miles to the east and is home to attractions such as Roger Williams Park Zoo plus Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. Boston is roughly 38 to 42 miles north. “It’s no more than 10 to 20 minutes to a major highway pretty much no matter where you are,” Humphrey says. The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority operates bus stops on Norton Avenue, but most residents need a car to navigate this suburban area.Downtown Taunton features shopping, dining and holiday events
Oakland is almost entirely residential. Aside from a Dunkin’ and a gas station along Massachusetts Route 140, most residents head east toward Taunton’s charming downtown district for shopping, dining and entertainment. Near Tremont Street, Trucchi’s Supermarkets provides grocery essentials, and there are a few places to grab lunch and dinner. A-1 Pizza is popular for pickup or delivery, while Fratelli’s Bakery and Café specializes in sweet confections and morning pick-me-ups. There’s more to do downtown, where locally owned shops, performing arts centers and eclectic restaurants fan out around the Taunton Green. Most of the city’s events and its famous Christmas lights are hosted here, right in the heart of Taunton. “They call it the Lighting of the Green,” Arpin says. “People come from all over to see it; it’s always on the Friday before the Christmas Parade. The parks department does a great job decorating it, and there’s a different theme every year. They cover the green in these large structures strung up with lights, and then the mayor turns them on all at once,” Arpin continued. “All the restaurants and businesses nearby participate, so you’ll see carolers, face painting and all kinds of vendors.”


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
394 Total Sales
1 in Oakland
$360,000 Price
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Louis Barrows
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Leading Edge
(401) 208-2129
258 Total Sales
1 in Oakland
$390,000 Price
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Ted Higginson
Responds QuicklyRezendes Real Estate
(339) 933-7612
56 Total Sales
1 in Oakland
$375,000 Price
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Sherry Bock
Responds QuicklyBock Real Estate
(774) 273-7224
18 Total Sales
5 in Oakland
$65K - $195K Price Range
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Scott Bousquet
Responds QuicklyScott Realty Group
(508) 859-7318
37 Total Sales
6 in Oakland
$100K - $160K Price Range
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Lenia Driscoll
Responds QuicklyBrownstone Realty Group
(781) 694-6918
93 Total Sales
1 in Oakland
$649,900 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oakland | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakland, Taunton sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakland, Taunton over the last 12 months is $540,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Somewhat Bikeable
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