Tiverton

If you ask locals what draws people to Outer Tiverton, they’ll tell you that it provides a reminder of the area’s rural past. And yet, residents see various surrounding areas as the center they gravitate towards, whether that’s Tiverton proper with waterfront destinations or historical pockets like Four Corners. “Four Corners is going to be such a draw because it’s retained a strong small business community,” says Realtor Elizabeth Kirk. “You’re going to find lots of antique finds and quirky shops there.” So what happens on the home front? You’ll find million-dollar estates, with acre-sized lots, giving you a private green retreat. What’s more, diverse styles allow you to comb through housing stock until you find the ideal fit. For example, you can find a regal ranch home built in 2019, decked out with a three-car garage, stone gas fireplace and 5,000 square feet of open concept space. If you’re looking for multi-story living, though, you might appreciate Outer Tiverton’s focus on modern traditional homes from the 90s – this gives you classical architecture accents on the outside, but with a relaxed and spacious interior. Many of the area's homes retail for over $1 million, though the range spans from $625,000 to more than $1.2 million with homes on larger acreage on the upper end. Getting outdoors is a big part of the lifestyle in Outer Tiverton. Creamer Pond is a popular spot for fly fishing, with locals catching everything from trout to perch to bluegill. Afterwards, hop over to Le Moulin Rouge, set in a rust red country-style house. Open since 1975, the restaurant serves up gourmet dishes like baked swordfish and lobster with sherry sauce. For a more casual and easygoing experience, residents enjoy Sabitado’s Pizzeria. Another great spot to rub elbows with neighbors is the Black Goose Café, situated next to the Bridgeport Seafood market. Sip on a smoothie while overlooking the Sakonnet River, or take a table in the rustic interior while you explore innovative dishes like the Overnight Buddha Bowl – silky soft soaked oats are topped with granola, fruit, chia seeds and maple syrup. The Fall River Expressway runs along the north end, and this is a convenient amenity for reaching an abundance of retail destinations, just a few minutes away across the Massachusetts border. Just as easily, you can cross the Sakonnet River Bridge and find yourself diving into the beaches of Portsmouth, also just minutes away. Residents say that dependable schools are a draw to this area. In fact, Niche awarded each of the schools in the local pipeline a straight B grade. At Fort Barton Elementary, 200 students are enrolled in grades K-4. Children are given close attention, thanks to the 13 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Locals know this as a school that’s frequently involved in community service campaigns. Fort Barton is also recognized by the federal government as a HealthierUS School, thanks to the numerous physical activities available for students. In 2022, the government named Fort Barton a National Blue Ribbon School, for its strong academic performance. Focusing on grades 5-8, the substantially larger Tiverton Middle enrolls 500 students – but remarkably, it still manages to maintain an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Tiverton Middle received the Golden Apple Award from the Rhode Island Department of Education in 2023, for creating an inclusive classroom environment. Tiverton High enrolls roughly 500 students at the 9-12 grade level, and like the middle school has an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio. The school’s Career and Technological Education program gives students a chance to earn college credits and credentials specific to their industry. Specializations appeal to all career tracks, from nursing to computer science to the visual arts. With lush lots, convenient transportation amenities and dependable schools, life in Outer Tiverton offers a peaceful pace.

Bliss Corners, located in Tiverton, is just minutes from the Massachusetts state line. Within the neighborhood is Stafford Pond, and to the east is Mt. Hope Bay. Although the neighborhood feels secluded, with its wooded landscape and historic architecture, residents are only about 5 miles from Fall River, Massachusetts, where they can access all the amenities of city life. Stafford Pond sits at the center of the neighborhood. Aside from a few large coves on the north end, it’s broad and open, almost 2 miles long and over half a mile wide. From a cement ramp, locals can launch their boats into the water. Known as one of the best fisheries in the state, McNally says, “The pond is stocked with trout. Locals love to go fishing there.” Bulgarmarsh Park, south of the pond, features a playground, two basketball courts, a skate park and a softball field, where two different adult recreational leagues are hosted. Across from the park is the Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park, which includes fenced-in play areas with obstacles for pups to challenge themselves. Adjacent to the dog park is the new 24,000 square foot Tiverton Public Library. Located near Tiverton Middle and High Schools, it was designed to be a gathering place for the neighborhood. The library has a community meeting hall, teen room, children's library and exterior courtyards. Locals are also about 5 miles from Mt. Hope Bay, where they can enjoy waterfront activities like fishing, paddleboarding and sailing. Drive Bliss Corner’s two-lane roads and find homes tucked between dense trees. On the neighborhood’s small, sloping hills, views of Stafford Pond or surrounding creeks might be visible in pocket vistas. For $300,000 to $400,000, buyers might find a three-bedroom Cape Cod or ranch-style home. A four-bedroom Colonial-Revival property with modern interiors will run between $500,000 and $600,000. For $700,000 and up, houses typically sit on half an acre or more and might back up to Strafford Pond. According to Realtor Rachel McNally with Century 21 Shoreline Properties, “The pond is accessible to everyone, and the public can use electric motorboats. But, if you live on the lake, you can have a gas motor.” Four Corners is a historic 18th-century New England Village that’s a great place to spend a weekend afternoon window shopping. Find local restaurants and boutiques tucked inside wooden and stone Colonial buildings. McNally says, “The area has local businesses, historic churches and art galleries. My aunt, a wood carver, has been featured in gallery shows.” Sandywood Center for the Arts, located on Muse Way, is a nonprofit concert venue that hosts live music every week, year-round. The diverse schedule presents bands from folk and country to jazz and rock. The venue seats about 400 people, and patrons are welcome to bring beer, snacks or dinner to enjoy during the show. “Tiverton has some great ice cream; Grey’s Ice Cream is a popular spot,” says McNally. At Grey’s Ice Cream, patrons walk up to the window and order their treat from a quaint building with clapboard siding. On William S. Canning Boulevard, 3 miles north of the neighborhood, there’s a shopping center that ensures residents have access to everything that they need. Grab ingredients for family dinner from Market Basket, then pick up the dog's from the neighboring PetSmart. There’s also a movie theatre where you can catch a film on a rainy day and a Crunch Fitness for exercise. Various other chain restaurants and big-box stores sit alongside these amenities. Students are zoned for the Tiverton School District and can attend Ranger Elementary School, which has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio, before moving to Tiverton Middle School, with an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Both schools receive B-plus ratings from Niche. To finish their public education, children can attend Tiverton High School, which has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and receives a B rating from Niche. In addition to standard coursework, the high school requires that students take a financial literacy class to graduate. Rhode Island State Route 24 runs along the neighborhood to the east and will lead locals about 5 miles into Fall River, Massachusetts. Around the state line, about 3 miles north of the neighborhood, there are bus stops that lead to surrounding areas.

North Tiverton is a quiet community embedded into the side of a hill, with its houses overlooking the scenic waters of Mount Hope Bay. Compared to the busier vacation towns nearby, the area offers a more slow-paced, laid-back style of living. "People tend to stay here year-round. They're choosing this place as their primary residence; it's a place where you really settle down," says Connor Dowd, a Realtor and Rhode Island resident since 1998. "You've got relatively easy access to beaches, the major cities of Newport and Providence nearby, and some great restaurants as well." Because the town is surrounded by water, heading to the beaches for fishing or walking is an important element of everyday life. Part of North Tiverton's charm is its small-town feel. There are little to no big-name chain stores:  most shops are local, and residents typically pick up groceries from small markets nearby. If residents can't find what they need in the neighborhood, they can always take Route 138 into Bristol or visit nearby cities for more amenities. Locals can even go as far as Boston for a day trip — the neighborhood is located at the border of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, so a drive into the Massachusetts capital is only about 57 miles away.  Homes take inspiration from the late 19th century, resulting in architectural styles such as ranches and Cape Cods. "I would say there's a mix of styles. There's ranches, a few colonials here and there, and a lot of Cape Cods, they're everywhere," Dowd says. "There's also some newer construction happening in the area, so you can find more modern homes and some houses with views of the water." Houses here were built into the hill, so they sit at the bottom or top of a slope. Most are single-story units with modest yard space and driveways for parking. The driveways also store boats — a reminder of nearby waterfronts and beaches. The area is walkable, but residents can expect a bit of a workout if they live on a steeper part of the hill. Prices range between $350,000 to $600,000. Schools here fall under the Tiverton School District. Pocasset Elementary has 200 students in grades PK-4 and earns a B from Niche. Tiverton Middle School enrolls over 500 students in grades 5-8, receiving a B-plus. In 2023, the school was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award for fostering inclusive classroom environments. Tiverton High enrolls 500 students at the 9-12 grade level. The school offers a Career and Technological Education program, allowing students to earn college credits specific to their industry. Courses include everything from nursing to computer science. Niche rates the school a B overall.  There aren't any green spaces in the neighborhood, but Kennedy Park is available to residents and is only a 3-mile drive away. The park's primary function is recreation, but it also doubles as a memorial for the Korean War and JFK. There are sections: walking trails, sports fields and a section for the boat dock. The trails are a popular destination for dog walking and daily strolls. During the day, locals park by the pier and eat while enjoying views of the water. Families and children flock to the playground, which also has a separate structure for toddlers and younger children. During the summer, several events are held for the whole community to enjoy, such as food trucks and festivals.  Main Road is the central thoroughfare running through North Tiverton. Here, residents can pick up groceries from local shops like Tom's Market and Market Basket. Sakonnet River Grille, located in an assuming plaza, is a popular location to meet up with for food. The restaurant serves items such as corned beef Reuben and clam chowder. For some fine dining out of neighborhood boundaries, 15 Point Restaurant is an option. Locals can sip coffee at Bajah's Cat Café or get lost in a book. The highlight of visiting is spending time with the cats adopted from a rescue shelter.   Tiverton has several community organizations for its residents to join. Some include the Church Community Housing group, Recreational in-line hockey and the Interfaith Choir. Events are posted on the Town of Tiverton website. One upcoming celebration is the annual Mother's Day Specialty Market on May 12th. The market has over 50 vendors participating, with foods, beverages, pottery, jewelry and more.   North Tiverton is by several cities: Providence, Bristol and Newport. Bristol is one of the most common places for commuters to go to — Route 138 takes residents there in under 5 miles. I-95 leads to The Rhode Island TF International Airport, about a 27-mile drive away. There are also public transportation options available through RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority)

Hugging Rhode Island’s rocky coastline, South Tiverton offers luxury living with an old-fashioned village feel. Brian Janes, a Realtor with Residential Properties LTD and resident of the area, says: “When it comes to South Tiverton, the word that comes to mind is farm-coast. It’s the combination of shoreline and a rural atmosphere that attracts people to this area.” The land that makes up the town of Tiverton was originally inhabited by the Pocasset Tribe of Wampanoags before it became home to a British colony in 1694. As a result, the area is a mix of new builds and homes that date back to the 1700s. “I think the historical backdrop of the area is a draw regardless,” Janes says. “You can find arrowheads in your front yard; I mean, how cool is that?” In South Tiverton, smaller one-story homes and historic colonials go for around $500,000 to $800,000. A lot of coastal properties hover around $900,000, and prices can get into the millions for large houses on big plots of land. There aren’t many sidewalks in South Tiverton, but there are historic rock walls, and nearly every house enjoys proximity to a bay, pond, or stream. Nature takes a front seat in this neighborhood, with several wildlife preserves right in the area. The Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve is one of the most popular spots for hiking and has trails wide enough for horseback riding. Head to Fogland Beach to see windsurfers, paddleboarders, and sunbathers on the rocky and sandy coast. And kids enjoy themselves at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, which has an outdoor playground and sports fields. The Recreation Area is also the location of a weekly farmers market, which runs all year. In the winter, the market moves inside and is held at Tiverton Middle School. When not full of fresh produce, Tiverton Middle School is attended by neighborhood kids and gets a B-plus rating from Niche. It is part of the Tiverton School District, which is known for its music programs, and has an initiative to give every kid access to their own Chromebook. Kids also attend Fort Barton Elementary School, which receives an A-minus score from Niche and Tiverton High School, which is ranked as the fourth-best school in Newport County. In a small town, the school PTO is very active and is a common source of community. Janes also says, “South Tiverton has got that classic small-town atmosphere, where people really get involved in town government and make a community that way.” The local government has a wide variety of boards and commissions that advocate for everything from historic preservation to litter prevention. For shopping and dining, most residents will head to Tiverton Four Corners, a non-traditional shopping center that reflects the quaint historical vibe of the rest of the town. Walk around the area to explore the shops and galleries that populate the buildings of a historic village. Get homemade ice cream from Gray’s Ice Cream or grab locally roasted coffee at the Groundswell Café. And for a bit more of a modern feel, head up to Tiverton city center, where The Red Dory is a local favorite for date nights. True to its rural roots, South Tiverton doesn’t have much in the way of public transportation or large grocery stores. Local places like Groundswell Table & Provisions offer a limited selection of gourmet tastes, but bigger groceries like Lees Market are 9 miles away. And big box stores like Walmart and Target are 20 miles away. But for those who don’t mind the idyllic country life, especially right next to the coast, South Tiverton is a quiet place with a variety of natural beauty.

Traveling on Main Road through Tiverton brings a visitor to Four Corners, a quaint, historical neighborhood located at the intersection of Rhode Island Routes 77 and 179. The town is full of 18th-century architecture, antique shops and small restaurants, reminiscent of an early New England village. "Four Corners feels like quintessential Tiverton," says Realtor Elizabeth Kirk. "It's truly a remarkable place to discover antiques and crafts." In the past, Four Corners was a small farming village. Up until the 1980s, residents recalled the town having a more rural atmosphere. However, after it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, people and businesses poured in, injecting this historic district with contemporary art and food. There is also a small but strong community of artists and craftsmen centered around the Tiverton Four Corners (T4C) Merchants Association. In their free time, locals stop by Groundswell Cafe + Bakery for coffee or visit the art gallery to view a rotating selection of artists. Residents are close to the beaches of Little Compton, where people go for romantic dates or family outings. Four Corners is also within a one-hour drive of several major cities, such as Boston, Providence and Newport. Four Corners offers a historic district tour, beginning at the Amicable Congregational Church, which is still running today, and ending with the Captain Philip Cory House. Complementing the area's historic charm is a thriving arts and crafts scene. Four Corners Art Gallery features new regional artists every month, including sculptors, oil painters and photographers. Most shopping and dining options are located on Main Road, which gives Four Corners its reputation as a gathering space. "Even though it may seem rural at first, this is a great spot to meet up with friends and catch up," says Ben Willett, an Aquidneck Island native and Team Leader at Keller Williams Coastal. Willett adds, "I really like this ice cream place called Gray's, and there's a bunch of shops to check out operated by the community." Four Corners Grille is another dining option, serving classic dishes such as crabcakes and clam chowder. For fancy groceries, The Cheese Wheel Village Market offers a selection of craft meats, cheeses and pre-made gourmet meals. "This is where you go if you're putting together a charcuterie board," one local says. Homes in the area feature classic New England architectural features, including the asymmetry of a saltbox house, colonial-era designs and stone walls, both interior and exterior. Willett: "The homes in South Tiverton are older and located in a more rural setting with lots of land, but you still have access to downtown amenities. It's ideal for people who enjoy that small-town feeling but aren't in the middle of nowhere." Pricing ranges from $380,000 to over $1 million. Residential areas are surrounded by dense greenery and winding roads. While there aren't any sidewalks, the streets are wide enough for parking, and people still bike or walk on the side of the road. It is not uncommon for boats to be parked in the driveway next to the family car. Fort Barton Elementary is one option for students to begin their studies. It's modestly sized, with 200 students in grades K-4, and receives an A-minus rating from Niche. In 2022, the elementary school was named a National Blue Ribbon School for its academic performance. Students can continue at Tiverton Middle, which earning a B-plus. Tiverton High receives a B rating overall. The school offers a Career and Technological Education program, which allows students to earn college credits and credentials specific to their industry. Specializations include everything from nursing to computer science. Residents are right by the Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve, a 750-acre park with different habitats to explore. Visitors of the park spend their time walking, biking, or even horseback riding on the five different trails. Locals say this is one of the best places to bring your dogs or family. While the trails can get muddy after a rainy day, the roads are diligently marked, ensuring that hikers won't veer off the path. Driving east takes residents to Fogland, a beach right across from Portsmouth. Visitors frequently come here to enjoy a picnic or sit by the shore. "There's so many green spaces and beaches nearby," Willett says. "It'll take you a while to visit all of them." The neighborhood is close to Rhode Island Route 77, a road running through Tiverton. That connects to state Route 24, which leads to major cities such as Boston, Newport and Providence. Rhode Island TF International Airport is about a 36-mile drive away.

Eagleville is all about finding the right mix between suburban and rural. It’s close to the neighborhoods around Tiverton, giving it that quirky, country coastal feel. But it also borders Fall River, a dense commercial center that draws visitors from around the region. If you’re a homebuyer that prefers an easygoing lifestyle, Eagleville is a neighborhood worth checking out. Stefanie Carr, a Realtor with Lila Delman Compass, describes the lifestyle of Eagleville as “more rustic than Fall River, and under the radar but in a good way. It’s not a showy place. The culture is down to earth.” Part of Eagleville’s appeal is that housing stock starts in the $300,000 range. You’ll see many ranch homes from the early 2000s for this price. Some of these may be in a gated community, while others can be found along main thoroughfares, like the neighborhood’s namesake road. If you venture into the upper price range, around $800,000, then you’ll discover split-level homes from the late 90s. Key details embellish this otherwise modest style, like vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and a separate kitchen on the lower level. Expect to see these homes placed on sprawling properties that can reach 4 acres or more, enhancing the sense of a rural lifestyle. Eagleville is part of Tiverton, and as such, residents have access to a big draw for the area: a solid school system. Pocasset Elementary sits near the west end, and has 200 students in grades PK-4. With a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, it earned a B from Niche in the teachers category and a B overall. Tiverton Middle is substantially larger with 500 students enrolled in grades 5-8. But the school still manages to maintain an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio, helping it to earn a B-plus in the teachers category and an A-minus in the academics category. In 2023, the school was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award from the Rhode Island Department of Education, for fostering inclusive classroom environments. Tiverton High enrolls 500 students at the 9-12 grade level. It keeps an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio, helping it to earn a B from Niche in both the academics and teachers categories. The school offers a Career and Technological Education program, allowing students to earn college credits and credentials related to their long-term goals. Diverse industries are given attention, from nursing to computer science to the visual arts. Despite the proximity to bustling Fall River, there are some backyard destinations in Eagleville. Macray’s Seafood is a casual hangout that beckons you with palm tree decorations and a cocktail bar. The cuisine is casual, focusing on flavor bombs like fried clams and clam cakes. After the sun sets, go to Bally’s, an upscale casino experience with slot machines, live music acts and fine dining. When it’s time to run errands, hop on the Fall River Expressway, also known as Route 24. This will take you to several big supermarkets within minutes: Aldi, Market Basket and Stop & Shop. While you’re there, take a moment to explore the great outdoors. Pop over to Sandy Beach, which, despite the name, is fairly stoney. But locals love this spot, because you can hunt for decorative seashells or simply soak up the relaxing views. And if you want to visit beaches in Portsmouth, you can get there in about 10 minutes – just bounce back onto the expressway. Eagleville is the kind of place where you can retreat from the crowds, but never feel far away from the action.