South Dartmouth, Dartmouth
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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.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
110 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
132 |
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8th Grade Math: |
90 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
97 |
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8th Grade Science: |
116 |
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4th Grade Math: |
135 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
142 |
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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)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 35.4 / 1,000
Violent: 2.5 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
81
/ 11
/ 1
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
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$649,000
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Wonderful Padanaram location. Mature landscaping w/trees, bushes, perennial flower gardens and stonewalls. Wood flooring. Front to back living room w/center fireplace and sliders leading to private backyard deck. Master bedroom suite. First floor office (possible bedroom). Large 42 x 8 deck. 2 car attached garage w/stairway leading to basement. Walk to yacht club, restaurants, shops and waterfront. 3 buildable lots in back of home for sale $300,000. per lot, call for plot plan of home and lots
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,000
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First Ad! Charming cape home in the heart of Padanaram Village. This sunny home offers a fireplaced living room, quaint dining room with built-in cabinets, white-washed kitchen, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms, first-floor den/office/family room and mud room with attached 2-car garage. Deeded beach rights to Stoneledge Beach! Stone walls, perennials and spacious yard make this a perfect starter home for a young family or manageable size for those looking to downsize.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Fully renovated 4 bedroom 1-1/2 bath Ranch.The main bath has wonderful tiles thru out with a pedestal sink. The kitchen is very spacious with plenty of storage and counter space and tiled floor.Large living room with seperate dining area. The Master bedroom has a 1/2 bath. Bedroom room three has built in knotty pine book shelf.This Ranch has plenty of knotty pine and all new 6 panel pine doors. All windows were replaced with low E argon filled tilt in vinyl replacement windows.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,595,000
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You'll love this beautiful ocean front property offering a 2-story Colonial home in Mishaum Point. Features include 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, classic dining room sophisticated living room with gleaming hardwood floors, two mirror image master suites with balconies overlooking Buzzards Bay. The sunny gourmet kitchen offers all commerical Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, marble countertops, breakfast area, built in hutch w/separate casual morning room w/fireplace.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,000
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Just steps from the inner harbor is this charming 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape style home with 2-car detached garage & separate Cottage perfect for office/playhouse. Living room with fireplace open to dining room with bay window, kitchen with access to back deck & sun space, 1st floor bedroom, 1st floor laundry room, den with built-ins. Two bedrooms & full bath up. Finished room in basement with fireplace. Replacement windows. Detached 2-car garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,000
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Location....location. South Dartmouth....Charming cape on a private street has an eat-in kitchen,fireplaced livingroom, first floor bedroom and den and two large bedrooms on the second level. A large sunroom with access to backyard for easy entertaining. Call for a showing.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$224,900
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Located in Highbridge Farm Estates: One of South Dartmouth's most desirable mature subdivisions; 2 miles to Padanaram Harbor and dartmouth High School; 5 miles to Round Hill beach. First lot on the left. Only 2 lots remain on this private 9 lot subdivision. Motivated seller. Offers encouraged. Special pricing for developer or investor to buy the 2 remaining lots. Perc tests on file were done in 1997; seller is responsible to provide an updated letter of compliance from the Town.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$229,900
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Located in Highbridge Farm Estates: One of South Dartmouth's most desirable mature subdivisions; 2 miles to Padanaram Harbor and dartmouth High School; 5 miles to Round Hill beach. Third lot on the left at cul-de-sac. Only 2 lots remain on this private 9 lot subdivision. Motivated seller. Offers encouraged. Special pricing for developer or investor to buy the 2 remaining lots. Perc tests on file were done in 1997,seller is responsible to provide an updated letter of compliance from the Town.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$339,000
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Rare opportunity to purchase a condominium in the sought after Preserve in Padanaram Acres. Go ahead and indulge yourself with all the great amenities this condo has to offer. Swimming, tennis, pond along with picturesque walking paths. This condo offers 2 bedrooms, 3 full baths, attached 2 car garage and a finished lower level for all your enteraining needs. Many recent updates!! A great place to call home at a reasonable price. Call today for a private tour.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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Wonderful South Dartmouth location, gorgeous views, beautiful yard w/stone walls and fruit trees. Split entry raised ranch, excellent condition in & out. Hardwood floors, large built in computer/media center, french doors to wood deck, pellet stove. 18 Ft above ground saltwater pool, completely finished lower level w/kitchenette, 1/2 bath, and large family rm., possible in-law set up. Must see!!! Short distance to Round Hill and Padanaram Harbor! *Stove and Dryer use Propane.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$675,000
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This meticulous contemporary with 6 levels of living space offers 3 + bedrooms, 3 full baths, bright open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, solarium, living room w/fireplace, hardwood floors, and a finished basement that would make an ideal in-law apartment! Included on its own level is a laundry room with an entrance to the garage. This home is set on 1.46 acres with complete privacy, stonewalls, mature plantings and professional landscaping!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$949,000
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DIRECT WATERFRONT ON PADANARAM HARBOR- Enjoy private tranquility and salt air breezes! This outstanding, architecturally designed residence offers the tops in quality construction. The interior features an open floor plan while affording great WATERVIEWS along with scenic vistas of gardens and saltmarsh. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot featuring perennials, ornamental trees and specimen plantings. Offered in impeccable condition!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$539,000
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An opportunity to restore this Colonial located in the heart of Padanaram Village, walk to yacht club, restaurants and shops. Large lot surrounded by stonewalls, mature trees, shrubs & gardens. Living room w/fireplace, formal dining room w/detailed wainscoting and 2 built-in china cabinets, large eat-in kitchen w/butlers pantry. Sun porch and brick veranda overlooking grounds. Wood flooring throughout. 2 car detached garage. New boiler. Large workshop in basement. Walk up attic w/lots of storage
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$309,900
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This 4BR/2B cape is located in Buttonwood Brook Estates in South Dartmouth. Great location and condition throughout. The flooring consists of beautiful hardwood flooring, ceramic tile and wall to wall carpeting in the bedrooms. The basement is partially finished with laminent flooring; plenty of storage space and a 1 car garage. The driveway is paved and will permit another 2-3 cars to park. The yard is nicely landscaped with a utility shed. The exterior is maintenance free vinyl clapboard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$785,000
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Heart of the Village. Stroll to yacht club, restaurants, shops. Nicely landscaped yard, perennial gardens. New England Federal meticulously restored, retaining original charm & offering all the amenities for today?s lifestyle. Wainscoting & crown moldings are but a few of the period details offered. Gracious foyer, elegant formal dining room, fireplaced living room,sun room, family room with firepl., wonderful kitchen, fireplaced master. Finely appointed home - highly desirable village location.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$669,000
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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PADANARAM VILLAGE! MAKE THIS QUAINT SEASIDE TOWN YOUR HOME. COZY NEW ENGLAND STYLE TOWNHOUSE FEATURES GRAINTE LINED COUNTERS, PRIVATE DECKS WITH LOVELY HARBOR VIEWS, JULIET BALCONIES AND PRIVATE ELEVATOR FROM STREET LEVEL TO MAIN LIVING AREA! NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPLORE THE CHARM OF THIS UNIQUE OFFERING!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$699,000
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EXPLORE THE CHARM OF THIS UNIQUE OFFERING LOCATED IN THE HEART OF PADANARAM VILLAGE! MAKE THIS QUAINT SEASIDE TOWN YOUR HOME. COZY NEW ENGLAND STYLE TOWNHOUSE FEATURES GRAINTE LINED COUNTERS, PRIVATE DECKS WITH LOVELY HARBOR VIEWS, JULIET BALCONIES AND PRIVATE ELEVATOR FROM STREET LEVEL TO MAIN LIVING AREA!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,000
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Open House May 20th from 11am-2pm. This charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath Padanaram home features granite countertops, bamboo hardwoods, basement rec. room and workshop, new roof, hot tub, large deck, his/her vanities and a fenced-in yard. Home is move in ready and the entire place has been recently remodeled. 0.6 mi to center of Village shopping, dining, Yacht Club, marina and beaches are just over the bridge! A MUST SEE!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$659,900
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath colonial home located in Sunrise Cove with views of Clark's Cove. House was built in 1993 with kitchen redo in 2004. Hardwood floors throughout 1st floor as well as master bedroom. Granite counter tops as well as stainless appliances. Located close to all area amenities. 20x20 bonus room with feature windows. 16x32 in ground pool. Access to association beach. Short walk to Padanaram
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$795,000
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Shore Acres is a picturesque country lane that ends at the water's edge. Built in 1861, this handsome home sits on 4+/- acres of rolling lawns, woodlands, stone walls and mature specimen trees. Enter the home through a gracious foyer that leads to a fireplaced living room, study, bedroom, formal dining room, spacious family room and a country kitchen. Front and back stairways lead to three bedrooms and two full baths. Period details include hardwood floors, wainscoting, built-ins..lofted barn!
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