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Colonial architecture, riverfront properties and small businesses on Main Road
Located among a swath of rural communities in Bristol County, Booth/Handy Four Corners features classic architecture, riverfront views and historic landmarks. The neighborhood stays true to its roots with contemporary colonial architecture on spacious lots. Local businesses can be found along Main Road, and the East Branch of the Westport River frames the neighborhood. Situated near major cities and offering a blend of history, nature and amenities, Booth/Handy Four Corners maintains a relaxed, suburban environment.
Contemporary Colonial-Revivals along Westport River
Booth/Handy Four Corners offers homes on winding, forested streets and properties on spacious lots overlooking the river. Most homes feature Cape Cod or colonial styles, but the area maintains a suburban feel with curving streets and neatly landscaped lawns. Cape Cods, built in the 1960s, cost around $600,000. Contemporary colonial-style homes built within the last 20 years are priced between $600,000 and $700,000, but with riverfront views, prices rise to $1.5 million. Occasionally, true colonial homes built in 1776 go on the market; a property with 20 acres costs as much as $2 million.
A colonial home built in 1776 is among the gems of the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood.
Mid-century homes in the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood can be various styles and colors.
A modern eclectic home in the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood has arched windows.
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History and nature meet at Westport Town Farm
“The community enjoys being outside, and there are parks and water features for activities in every direction,” Lori Medeiros, a Realtor with Home and Key Real Estate who has served the area for five years. Nature and relics of the area’s farming history can be spotted at Westport Town Farm, where residents can walk a one-mile loop through farmland and enjoy views of the Westport River. The East Branch of the Westport River flows along the eastern edge of the neighborhood so that residents can go fishing and boating. Those searching for more historical knowledge can go to The Handy House, a clapboard Georgian home built around 1710, for tours. Residents can walk the Handy House Heritage Trail, which explores the forest from the Wampanoag tribe and European perspectives.
Westport Town Farm is an open space for all in the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood.
Westport Town Farm in Westport is a Trustees open space for the town.
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Craft and learn at the Handy House
Residents can learn about the neighborhood’s history by attending events at the historic Handy House. The Handy House Artisan Fair and Vintage Market showcases local artisans specializing in crafts from the 18th and 19th centuries, like woodworking and blacksmithing. Kids can learn through crafts and story walks on the Handy House Heritage Trail or put on costumes to meet the Handy House “witches” with the historical society on Halloween. The town of Westport hosts seasonal community events, like a Christmas parade and holiday market. The Westport Free Public Library hosts children’s story hours and book clubs.
Hands-on learning at Westport Middle and High
Kids may begin school at Alice A. Macomber Primary, which serves students in prekindergarten and kindergarten. Westport Elementary serves students from first grade through fourth grade. Students advance to Westport Middle and Westport High, which are in the same building, so students attend school in the same location from fifth grade to 12th grade. The campus underwent a $97 million renovation project in 2021 and now features a makerspace for hands-on learning projects and new athletic fields. All four schools earn B-minus ratings from Niche.
Westport Middle School and Westport High School are housed in the same building with excellence.
The Westport Elementary School in Westport promotes love of lifelong learning for all students.
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Seasonal lattes and breakfast sandwiches at Wild Honey
Main Road bisects the neighborhood and houses local eateries. For breakfast, residents can stop by Wild Honey Café, which serves flavored lattes, bagels and pastries. There’s also Bootleg BBQ, which is a true roadside diner serving up brisket sandwiches and pulled pork. Lees Market is conveniently located on Main Road as well; this local supermarket stocks groceries and household essentials. “If people want to shop at a traditional mall, they’ll go to Dartmouth. There are small, locally owned businesses in the area as well,” Medeiros says.
Bootleg BBQ has the finest BBQ in the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood.
Lees Market in the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood has the freshest produce around.
Wild Honey Cafe in the Booth/Handy Four Corners neighborhood has coffee and bakery delights.
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State highways connect to nearby cities
There is no public transportation and minimal sidewalks, so residents depend on personal vehicles. Route 88 carves north-south through the neighborhood and quickly connects to Interstate 95. Fall River is located 11 miles northwest and has many city amenities and retail destinations. There are more shopping and attractions in Dartmouth, which is 10 miles east and New Bedford, which is 17 miles northeast of Booth/Handy Four Corners.
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Booth/Handy Four Corners Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Booth/Handy Four Corners, Westport sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Booth/Handy Four Corners, Westport over the last 12 months is $615,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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