HomeBin

 
 

North Dartmouth, Dartmouth

switch to other town
Compare to another town

Dartmouth

The Town of Dartmouth is unusual in exemplifying from its earliest history the tension between the established Calvinist Puritan religion and those who wished to worship in their own way. In 1652, Massasoit, Chief Sachem of the Wampanoag Federation, sold the land covering Dartmouth and 4 other present towns, to elders of the Plymouth Colony, including Miles Standish, John Alden, and Governor William Bradford. These early real estate speculators then sold the land off in smaller parcels, primarily to religious dissidents, Quakers and Baptists, who were seeking refuge on what was then the frontier from the religious persecutions being launched both by the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Bay Colonies.


The town, named after an English port, was incorporated in 1664 but refused consistently to pay the "minister's tax" which was levied on all communities to support Puritan clergy. The community grew quickly, attracting many who disagreed with the establishment and many more who sought work in agriculture, saltmaking or fishing, including a significant number of Portuguese immigrants.


Dartmouth has remained through most of its history a rural agricultural community but began adopting a summer residential and resort character in the 19th century as wealthy and near-wealthy city dwellers from New Bedford built and purchased vacation homes. Although Dartmouth is now primarily a suburban bedroom community, the town came into the 20th century with significant portions of its historic character intact; there is still farming in Dartmouth, still a strong vacation component and still a wide diversity in religious beliefs. T


he construction of Southern Massachusetts University in the 1960's accelerated the town's growth in residential development. Areas of Dartmouth are rich in colonial, Federal and Greek revival architecture and some rural areas are left, although under pressure from housing development. Residents are proud of the fact that in Dartmouth the past and present co-exist: the past in its farms, churches, villages and scenic rural roads and the present in Route 6 commercial development, the North Dartmouth Mall and emerging industrial policies.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

110  

 

10th Grade Eng:

132  

 

8th Grade Math:

90  

 

8th Grade Eng:

97  

 

8th Grade Science:

116  

 

4th Grade Math:

135  

 

4th Grade Eng:

142  

 

Spending/Student:

$7,146

Average SAT scores:

1635

Student/Teacher Ratios:

15.7 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:31,241 Median Income in town: $65,610 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

551

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 35.4 / 1,000
Violent: 2.5 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 28 / 4 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$247,500

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$337,000

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-36%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,832

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

N/A

Subway info:

N/A

Bus lines:

N/A

Miles to Boston:

61

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

69

Rail time to Boston:

N/A

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$2,600,000

One of Dartmouth's prime parcels! This 24-acre property features road frontage, utilities, and a tremendous view of New Bedford. Located in a growing area of professional and medical facilities, this property is zoned limited industrial. Could also be well-suited for manufacturing or warehousing. Property also has a 4 bedroom Antique Colonial home and several garages.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$489,000

North Dartmouth: Gorgeous 4 bedroom Colonial with 3 full baths, custom kitchen with granite counters.Quality workmanship throughout, very private location close to all amenities, Finished basement for recreation. Professionally landscaped grounds, irrigation system. Private dead end street, yet close to the park, shopping and easy highway excess.(784)  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$785,000

Excellent Street Visibility on Route 6! Existing or redevelopment use. 2.32 acres of land; 3,431 sf Office/Garage, Storage, Single Family home. Traffic count 20,000+ with median vehicle turn point (East/West) at Site?s main entrance. Immediate to Walmart, BJ's, Home Depot, Dick's Sporting Goods, major restaurant chains, auto dealerships and UMASS Dartmouth (9,500 student population).  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$695,000

GREAT FAMILY COMPOUND 3 Estate Lots for sale, sold as a package or seperately Lot 1- 10.66 acres (upland 3.58 acres), Lot 2- 14.75 acres (upland 3.68), Lot 3- 12.18 Acres (upland 3.67) Private area with country setting and an apple orchard, with stone walls.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$319,900

Location, Location, Location - A must see 10+ room Custom Built Contemporary with 2 x 6 construction. 10 x 14 shed. Gutter helmets. Loft area above bedrooms used for storage with pull down staircase. Cathedral ceilings in living room in red wood. Sky lights. Fireplace. Hardwood floors. Walk in cedar closet. Full bath with steam & jacuzzi. Loft room over garage used as an office. Owner / Broker. (699)  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$294,900

This Classic Cape sits on a 10,000 SF lot, convenient to everywhere,beautiful hardwood floors, living room, formal dining room, front-to-back master bedroom, 2 baths, finished basement walks out at ground level, very nice screened porch overlooks backyard, attached garage.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$279,900

Great quiet Dartmouth location home on 3/4 acre surrounded by trees adds privacy, yet minutes to area amenities, commuting and schools.Open style floor plan features vaulted ceilings in both the natural stone fireplaced living room, dining area and kitchen. Additional fireplaced family room and wet bar in lower level with adjoining 3/4 bath. Good sized deck overlooking yard. Attached two car garage adds to the tremendous opportunity to own this location needing just your personal touch.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$479,900

Paskamansett Valley, Custom Contemporary on 1/2 Acre. Beautiful sunsets, 9 Foot Ceiling, Walk out Finished Basement. Great set up for in-law apartment. You will be impressed, Cherry floors, Granite/Cherry Kitchen, 3 Car Garage and so much more. Easy to show ready to go now!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$557,500

Dartmouth No: Merrymount - Custom Built 4 bedroom Contemporay home on a private setting with over 4 acres of land, town utilities, finished basement with separate entrance - great for inlaw. Professionally landscaped with attached 2 car garage and separate storage shed. Must be seen to be appreciated! (773).  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$279,900

Charming, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath ranch, beautiful oak floors, Central Air, garden view dining, sunny solarium, one car garage + 3 car driveway, enclosed breezeway,house is light and airy,very nice yard and landscaping, stable neighborhood.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$429,900

Well cared for Contemporary offering an open floor plan and many recent upgrades and improvements. Set on landscaped 1+ acre lot featuring mature trees and specimen plantings. Wonderful privacy in this low traffic sub-division, yet easy highway access. Ready to move right in! Open House April 15th Noon to 2pm.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$329,900

Lovely Cape is ideally situated on a beautiful lot with stone walls, mature trees, bushes and perennial flower gardens. Large pressure treated deck for summer entertaining. Large eat-in kitchen. Abuts land to the Lloyd Center for Environmental Studies, Inc. 2 x 6 Construction & double sill plate. 2 zones of heat. A short distance to U Mass Dartmouth, shopping and highways for easy commute. 2nd floor has a bath plumbed and ready to finish. Decorative lighting and fans throughout the home.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$454,000

Double the pleasure, double the lot - Ranch House with almost SEVEN acres, two barns, 400 blueberry bushes well-maintained and pruned yielding additional income for the entrepreneurial minded. A bit of local history borders this property with the Ole Gidley cemetery along one perimeter; stone walls; cleared land; wooded walking trails and the development potential for much more for the serious buyer! Cosy pellet stove, newer appliances, insulated windows/doors, rear deck. Incredible potential.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$234,900

Prime Dartmouth Location! Charmimg 3 bedroom bungalow located near the golf course. Vinyl cedar shingle impression & roof done in 2010. Kitchen & bathroom updated, NEW 100 AMP electric service, gas heat, 18 x 18 deck, hardwood floors throughout, beautiful crown moldings, double lot and much more for only $234,900 (R219)  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$229,900

Country living in this Raised Ranch with 2 Bedrooms, possible room for 3rd Bedroom. Beautiful finished all season sunroom off dining room. Basement can be finished for additional living space. Attached 2 car garage, large lot surrounded by stone walls.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$399,000

Wow, Big Bright open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and skylights, spacious rooms,first floor master with bath. Designer kit, Lg living room plus a large family room. Above ground pool with decks for entertaining. 3 acres of invisible fence for the dogs,3 stables and 7+acres of privacy.Additional Guest Quarters w/ full bath and game room in finished basement. Rural living but close to Rte. 195, malls, short drive to the harbor. Enjoy the pool,and relax in the Hot Tub. Owner Motivated.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,900

48x28 Ranch with Fireplace Living Room, Formal Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Central Air, Finished Lower Level. 2 Car Garage situated on over 2 Acres of Land.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$795,000

LAND-LAND-LAND Outstanding property with 23 + ACRES, country living with easy highway access, solid 3 bedroom bath home features family room with fireplace, bonus room over attached 2 car garage, hardwood floors, rear deck off dining room. Very attractive acreage runs all the way back to the Shingle Island River.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$125,000

 



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$376,000

Charming colonial, located on nearly an acre in Songbird Acres Estates. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, center island and additional seating area. The beautiful, secluded, landscaped large yard is wooded and has several flagstone walkways, along with a large flagstone patio, built-in stone fire pit, and pergola - perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.  






 

Contact Information

HomeBin.com
Voice: 508-339-5600
Fax: 508-339-5675

Search the MLS - 40,873
Active properties

Advanced MLS Search
 

Top Bargain Listings in

 
BBBOnLine