Why Live in Wades Corner
Wades Corner in Taunton, Massachusetts, presents a blend of rural charm and suburban convenience. The neighborhood features homes along one-lane roads, small streets, and gravel driveways, with a mix of new constructions, 1960s ranch-style homes, and Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals from the ‘90s and early 2000s. Properties range from townhouses and condos to houses on large wooded lots, providing a variety of living options. The area is known for its natural attractions, including the John F. Parker Golf Course and the Puddingstone Wildlife Management Area, which offers rugged trails for hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting. For maintained trails, residents visit the Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge. Dining options include the original La Familia Restaurant, Willy J’s Pub, and Jessie’s Diner, while shopping is available along U.S. Highway 44 and in the quaint downtown area near Taunton Green. Wades Corner is approximately 5 miles from Taunton’s City Center, 14 to 17 miles from Providence, and about 21 to 23 miles from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with the nearest bus stop at Hannaford on Warner Boulevard. Taunton Public Schools serve the area, with Taunton High School offering career pathways and a notable athletics program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wades Corner a good place to live?
Wades Corner is a good place to live. Wades Corner is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wades Corner is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Wades Corner has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $131,667 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 38.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Wades Corner are home owners, with 14.1% of residents renting and 85.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wades Corner can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is Wades Corner, MA a safe neighborhood?
Wades Corner, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wades Corner?
The median home price in Wades Corner is $32,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $6,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $7K a year to afford the median home price in Wades Corner. The average household income in Wades Corner is $132K.
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Home Trends in Wades Corner, MA
On average, homes in Wades Corner, Taunton sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wades Corner, Taunton over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 118% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$32,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$88
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$32,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
118%