Market Analysis, Houses for sale in Greater Fall River, MA (including Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and Dartmouth)

Market Analysis, Houses for sale in Greater Fall River, MA (including Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and Dartmouth)

The following market analysis of houses current for sale are from MLS as of7/21/11.
Fall River, MA                                                    
There are 221 single family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $226,438. These homes have been on the market for an average of 164 days.
There were 219 single family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $232,444 at this time last month.
There are 151 multi family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $241,355. These homes have been on the market for an average of 241 days.
There were 154 multi family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $241,942 at this time last month.
There are 66 condos for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $146,070. These have been on the market for an average of 207 days.
There were 71 condos for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $142,490 at this time last month.

Somerset, MA
There are 105 single family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $279,990. These homes have been on the market for an average of 178 days.
There were 111 single family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $273,344 at this time last month.
There are 5 multi family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $260,920. These homes have been on the market for an average of 210 days.
 There were 6 multi family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $269,916 at this time last month.
There are 2 condos for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $227,450. These have been on the market for an average of 59 days.
There were 3 condos for sale inSomersetMAwith an average price of $208,933 at this time last month.
 

Swansea, MA
There are 105 single family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $324,396. These homes have been on the market for an average of 154 days.
There were 104 single family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $328,733 at this time last month.
 There are 4 multi family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $265,950. These homes have been on the market for an average of 153 days.
There were 5 multi family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $260,140 at this time last month.
There are 5 condos for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $198,760. These have been on the market for an average of 314 days.
The same 3 condos were for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $198,760 at this time last month.

Westport, MA
There are 133 single family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $571,572. These homes have been on the market for an average of 133 days.
There were 124 single family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $563,784 at this time last month. 
There are 9 multi family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $556,540. These homes have been on the market for an average of 259 days.
There were 10 multi family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $531,890 at this time last month.
There are 24 condos for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $321,537. These have been on the market for an average of 91 days.
There were 7 condos for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $258,271 at this time last month.

Dartmouth, MA
There are 226 single family houses for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $700,853. These homes have been on the market for an average of 226 days.
There were 227 single family houses for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $687,084 at this time last month.
There are 7 multi family houses for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $251,914. These homes have been on the market for an average of 229 days. 
The same 10 multi family houses were for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $251,914 at this time last month.
There are 15 condos for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $544,093. These have been on the market for an average of 393 days.
There were 17 condos for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $582,664 at this time last month.

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To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

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To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Summer has hit the Greater Fall River area

Summer has hit the Greater Fall River area with heat and humidity, but don't worry there are plenty of places to cool off. Residents of Fall River and surrounding communities all have unequalled access to swimming, fishing, boating and long walks on the ocean.
A short drive southeast of Fall River the most popular and by far the largest beach in the area is Horseneck State Beach. From Interstate Route 195 take an 11 mile drive down Route 88 and cross the bridge over the Westport River and enter a piece of heaven. According to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation this nearly 2 mile long, almost 600 acre reservation is one of the most popular facilities in the Massachusetts State Forests and Parks system. The sandy beaches bordered by windswept dunes are just what you need to cool off and unwind. New nature conscious showering and changing facilities and concession are within steps of the parking lots and beach. Day and season passes are available.
                                                            

Just down the road, a bit further east is Gooseberry Island. Connected to the mainland by a causeway, you can walk the rocky beach perimeter of the 73 acre island and take in the views of the Elizabeth Islands and Buzzards Bay, or look to the west at the Horseneck shore and beyond to the mouth of the Westport River and Little Compton, R.I. Day or night, from sunrise to sunset you can beat the heat and enjoy spectacular views on the shores of Westport. Westport town residents can take advantage of Cherry & Webb Town beach and the East Beach on East Beach Road. (Parking requires a sticker available at the town hall).


From Gooseberry Island you can follow the East Beach road, past the Westport Town Beach onto Horseneck Road for about 1 ½ miles then turn right on Old Horseneck Road. Follow this to the end to Barneys Joy Road and you will arrive at a hidden jewel in Dartmouth called Demarest Lloyd State Park.  Here an 1800 foot salt water beach at the end of the Slocum River estuary is a place of beauty and fun. Calm water for swimming abuts shady, grassy picnic areas and wildlife habitats.

 

Also available in Dartmouth is Apponagansett Park at 77 Gulf Road. Here children can swim and splash at a calm, sandy beach overlooking the scenic harbor, or enjoy the playground and basketball courts just steps away. The beach, park and picnic areas are open to the public. Don't miss the great ice cream at the Oxford Creamery-Gulf Hill Dairy  "bucket" right here at the beach!

Located just across the bridge in Padanaram there is a public boat ramp into the harbor. You can also cool off and take in the scenery of the Paskamansett and Slocum Rivers. Canoes and kayaks can be launched at Paskamansett Park at 879 Russells Mills Road or Paskamansett Landing at 287 State Road., and Russells Mills Landing at 50 Horseneck Road. 

All this and more is just waiting to be enjoyed by the residents of the greater Fall River area. So take advantage and cool off in the summer heat!
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To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Fall River MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Fall River MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:

For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 215 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Fall River, MA. For the same period in 2010, 255 properties sold. This was a decrease of 40 properties or 16%.

For the same period the average selling price in Fall River in 2011 was $160,714 versus $166,251 in 2010, or a 3% decrease.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Fall River for this period in 2011 were 156 days versus 139 days in 2010 - an increase of 17 days or 12%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Fall River MA, were off 16%, the price the homes sold for was down 3% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 12%. There are 444 homes for sale in Fall River as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $218,406 and have been on the market for an average of 194 days.

To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Somerset MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Somerset MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:

For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 52 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Somerset MA. For the same period in 2010, 60 properties sold. This was a decrease of 8 properties or 13%.
 
For the same period the average selling price in Somerset in 2011 was $212,600 versus $243,403 in 2010, or a 13% decrease.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Somerset for this period in 2011 were 114 days versus 95 days in 2010 - an increase of 19 days or 20%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Somerset MA, were off 13%, the price the homes sold for was down 13% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 20%. There are 111 homes for sale in Somerset as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $274,072 and have been on the market for an average of 171 days.

To learn more about the Somerset and the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Swansea MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Swansea MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:

For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 60 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Swansea, MA. For the same period in 2010, 70 properties sold. This was a decrease of 10 properties or 14%.

For the same period the average selling price in Swansea in 2011 was $228,392 versus $226,791 in 2010, or a 1% increase.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Swansea for this period in 2011 were 171 days versus 162 days in 2010 - an increase of 9 days or 6%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Swansea MA, were off 14%, the price the homes sold for was up 1% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 6%. There are 112 homes for sale in Swansea as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $323,225 and have been on the market for an average of 168 days.

To learn more about the Swansea and the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Westport MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Westport MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:
 
For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 51 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Westport, MA. For the same period in 2010, 52 properties sold. This was a decrease of 1 property or 2%.

For the same period the average selling price in Westport in 2011 was $436,964 versus $369,446 in 2010, or an 18% increase.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Westport for this period in 2011 were 175 days versus 197 days in 2010 - a decrease of 22 days or 11%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Westport MA, were off 2%, the price the homes sold for was up 18% and the length of time it took to sell these home decreased 11%. There are 165 homes for sale in Westport as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $540,700 and have been on the market for an average of 224 days.

To learn more about the Westport and the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Dartmouth MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Dartmouth MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:

 

For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 85 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Dartmouth, MA. For the same period in 2010, 104 properties sold. This was a decrease of 19 properties or 18%.

For the same period the average selling price in Dartmouth in 2011 was $319,533 versus $279,507 in 2010, or a 14% increase.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Dartmouth for this period in 2011 were 156 days versus 128 days in 2010 - an increase of 28 days or 22%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Dartmouth MA, were off 18%, the price the homes sold for was up 14% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 22%. There are 234 homes for sale in Dartmouth as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $685,254 and have been on the market for an average of 242 days.

To learn more about the Dartmouth and the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Greater Fall River, MA Real Estate activity for the 1st half of 2011

Greater Fall River, MA. (Including Fall River, Westport, Somerset, Swansea and Dartmouth MA) Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:
 
For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 463 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Greater Fall River, MA. For the same period in 2010, 541 properties sold. This was a decrease of 78 properties or 14%.

For the same period the average selling price in Greater Fall River MA in 2011 was $234,898 versus $223,943 in 2010, or a 5% increase.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Greater Fall River MA for this period in 2011 were 155 days versus 141 days in 2010 - an increase of 14 days or 10%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Greater Fall River MA, were off 14%, the price the homes sold for was up 5% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 10%. There are 1075 homes for sale in Greater Fall River as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $390,072 and have been on the market for an average of 207 days.

To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Bristol County, MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Bristol County, MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:
 
For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 1807 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Bristol County, MA. For the same period in 2010, 2139 properties sold. This was a decrease of 332 properties or 16%.

For the same period the average selling price in Bristol County MA, in 2011 was $228,397 versus $235,334 in 2010, or a 3% decrease.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Bristol County, MA for this period in 2011 were 148 days versus 127 days in 2010 - an increase of 21 days or 17%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Bristol County, MA, were off 16%, the price the homes sold for was down 3% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 17%. There are 3375 homes for sale in Bristol County MA as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $328,579 and have been on the market for an average of 184 days.


To learn more about the Bristol County and the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

The Greater Fall River summer produce crop is in!

The Greater Fall River summer produce crop is in!  Summer is here and it is time for local fresh grown fruits and vegetables from local farm stands and farmers markets. As they say buy local and buy fresh. Supporting these farmers has all kinds of benefits for you, and the community overall.

First, buying local benefits you by providing you with the freshest, healthiest, most delicious fruits and vegetables you can get. These tomatoes or heads of lettuce weren't picked, packaged and shipped for a few days before reaching your grocery store. Often times these have been in the garden only hours before lining the sunny shelves of a roadside stand. Nothing is more delicious than the taste of local sweet corn steamed, boiled or grilled just hours after plucked from the field. Buying local is more economical for you also. These products have not been shipped across the country or from overseas saving transportation costs and reducing the carbon footprint required to bring them to market.
 
Secondly supporting local farms and farmers keeps your dollars here in the greater Fall River community. This support helps maintain family farms in the area providing  employment opportunities for many and sustaining a valuable industry which not only provides healthy food alternatives to the community, but continues the New England tradition of small farms and open spaces. In only minutes you can drive in any direction from the hectic pace of city life in downtown Fall River and find yourself on a country road in Swansea, Tiverton, Little Compton, Westport, Dartmouth, Dighton or Berkley and the reinvigorate your senses to the sights, sounds and smells of a local farm.

The City of Fall River provides three Farmers Markets easily available to pedestrians and those using public transportation. Located at  Kennedy Park, Ruggles Park and downtown near the Government center they are available not miles away, but minutes away.

Here is a list of some Farmers Markets in the area now thru the fall 2011:

• Kennedy Park Farmers Market - at Broadway and Bradford Ave. Saturdays 7 AM -1:30 PM
• Ruggles Park Farmers Market - Locust and Seabury Street Wednesday 9 AM -3PM
• Downtown Fall Rive at Lou Sevin Promenade "a wide brick walkway that runs parallel to South Main Street, just to the east of the Bella Restaurant behind the Academy Building at the corner of South Main Street and South Frontage Road next to Government Center" Thursdays 9AM -2PM.
• Westport Farmers Market 870 Main Rd. Westport Saturdays 8:30 AM -1 PM
• Sakonnet Growers Market Rt.77 at East Road, Tiverton 4 Corners. Saturdays 9AM - 1PM

 
And here is a list of Farm Stands:

• Adirondack Farm 1046 Blossom Road, Fall River, MA
• Wild Dogwood Farm 148 Sanford Road Westport, MA
• Sampson Farm 222 Old Bedford Road Westport, MA
• Orr's Farm 187 Adamsville Road Westport, MA
• Almeida;s Vegatable Patch 110 GAR Highway Rt 6 Swansea, MA
• Simcock Farm 361 Marvel Street, Swansea, MA ( Great Ice Cream also!)
• Kettle Pond Farm 181 Bayview Ave. Berkley, MA
• Tavares Hillside Farm 164 Slades Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA
• Pocasset Orchards 1427 Old Fall River Road, Dartmouth, MA

These are just a sampling of farms in the area. Find more in your neighborhood and this season support our farmers by buying local!
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Steve Waddicor is a Realtor© with SB&A Realty Group serving the Greater Fall River area. Visit me at http://www.stevew-homes.com/ .