Westport Point
Suburban Neighborhood in Westport, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02790
Colonials, Greek revivals and Cape Cods date to the 1700s
Homes in Westport Point date as far back as the 1700s. Home styles include classic two-story Colonials, Greek Revivals and New English-style cottages with rustic wood shingles. Closer south toward the harbor and small marina, shingled Cape Cods sit shoulder to shoulder. The area’s semi-rural roads are bordered by rock wall borders and tall trees, and many houses are concealed by private gravel driveways and thick foliage. “Different areas [of Westport Point] have differently valued houses. The natural division between the rivers and the bay also creates pockets with unique real estate prices. Close-knit cottage communities overlooking the river were established in the 1930s and 1940s. And today, old farmland has been divided up into large parcels with substantial homes. That extra acreage demands higher values,” Sabra says. Inventory is low, and the neighborhood’s upscale waterfront properties can sell for as much as $1.5 to $3.5 million. Inshore homes are priced anywhere from $450,000 to $850,000.
Westport Point’s wealth of natural coastal beauty
Horseneck Beach State Reservation, accessible from Westport Point via the Norman Edward Fontaine Bridge, features a 2-mile beach facing Buzzards Bay and trails traversing low-lying dunes. Local boaters enjoy easy access to the bay and other big boating destinations like Newport and Block Island. Visitors can also explore Big Ram Island by boat or canoe, paddling through the river channels that streak across the rippling salt marshes. Hikers head further inland to Dunham’s Brook Conservation area, a 160-acre property with meadows, forest and farmland. Here, winding trails flanked by tall trees crisscross the forest floor, wetland pools host salamanders and chirping frogs and golden stalks sway in the cornfield.
Students attend Westport Community Schools
Kids living in Westport Point head north into town to attend Westport Community Schools. Students begin schooling at Alice A. Macomber School, which earned a B-minus from Niche and teaches preschool and kindergarten. They progress to Westport Elementary School, which also earned a B-minus, for first through fourth grade. Older students attend B-minus-rated Westport Junior/Senior High School, which houses middle and high school students in the same building. First opening its doors for the 2021-2022 school year, the joint school has technology-forward facilities like a TV studio and a makers’ space.
Hobbyists enjoy recreation options in Westport Point
Main Road is also home to Westport Art Group, a community organization that brings South Coast creatives together with adult art classes, youth workshops and camps, and exhibitions. Anglers can book a guided saltwater fly-fishing trip at Westport Fly to catch striped bass, bluefish and bonito, and young athletes can practice their scissor kick at the Dartmouth Youth Soccer field.
Commuting to Providence
Westport Point is in Westport, Massachusetts. The neighborhood’s western edge sits on the border between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Westport Point is only about 30 miles from Providence, which is accessible from Westport Point by car via I-195.
Handy Hill Creamery and other Westport Point favorites
A sunny day at Horseneck Beach isn’t complete without a visit to Handy Hill Creamery for a waffle cone or a basket of crispy fish and chips. For a night out, locals can grab a cheesy slice at Ten Cousins Brick Oven or a creative burrito bowl at The Westporter. On warm summer nights, locals dine on The Westporter’s picturesque lawn, complete with picnic tables and glowing fairy lights. Residents run their errands along Main Road, home to Lees Market (a grocery store), a bait and tackle shop and a feed store.
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Faith Wakefield
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
335 Total Sales
1 in Westport Point
$1,283,350 Price
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Manny Lindo
Manny Lindo
Highland Real Estate Group
(774) 713-9051
106 Total Sales
1 in Westport Point
$765,000 Price
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Susan Winn
Susan Winn
Responds QuicklyDemakis Family Real Estate, Inc.
(774) 737-7917
55 Total Sales
1 in Westport Point
$655,000 Price
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Donna Whritenour
Donna Whritenour
Responds QuicklyLamacchia Realty, Inc.
(774) 713-8766
50 Total Sales
1 in Westport Point
$900,000 Price
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Patricia Mcardle
Patricia Mcardle
Responds QuicklyBold Real Estate Inc.
(508) 882-2808
37 Total Sales
1 in Westport Point
$550,000 Price
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Robert Swift
Robert Swift
Responds QuicklyEdge Realty RI
(508) 850-0331
40 Total Sales
2 in Westport Point
$900K - $975K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
- 3rd to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Westport Town Farm
Woodcock Rifle Range
Dunham's Brook Conservation Area
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge
Westport Woods Conservation Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Nature Center
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westport Point | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westport Point Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westport Point, Westport sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Westport Point, Westport over the last 12 months is $897,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$900,000
Median Sale Price
$897,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$910,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$631,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$505
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
582
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,975
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,238
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,286
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
850
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
37,897
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,325
Median Age
61
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
11.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,398
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,535
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
60.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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