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The Town of Freetown is a pastoral community in Bristol County with a small summer colony and a maritime history. The town's early economy was based mostly on agriculture, but the water power of the Assonet River eventually brought grist, saw and fulling mills after 1695 and in the 18th century the town's industries included a tannery. One of the state's first trout hatcheries was established in Freetown, and in the 1870's railroad dining cars and the luxurious dining rooms of ocean liners were serving Freetown trout.

Freetown's position at the head of a tidewater made it the closest port to the iron-producing towns of Middleborough and Lakeville, encouraging iron foundries and nails works as well as shipyards. The shipyards built sloops and schooners, some of which probably then worked the coastal or foreign trade routes and brought their cargoes back to the busy wharves of Freetown. By the 19th century, iron ore came up the Assonet and into Freetown's wharves primarily from New Jersey. From the wharves the iron went to the factories in town making machine castings for textile machinery, a significant component of Freetown's industrial product at that time. T

he last ship was launched in Freetown in 1848, when the demand for larger ships outgrew the depth of the Assonet River and the extension of the railroads killed off coastal freighting. Residents of the town turned to small market gardening, dairy production and lumbering and by the end of the century, much of the land that had been farmed was returning to forest as Freetown regained some of its pre-Colonial rural landscape.

Residents are very proud of the town's Colonial history, pointing out that the first company of militia was formed in Freetown in 1683 and that three companies of Minute Men turned out on April 19, 1775 for the Battle of Lexington and then served honorably and well with the Continental Army.

School System Info

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4th Grade Math:	187
4th Grade Eng:	191

Spending/Student:

$7,421

Average SAT scores:

1544

Student/Teacher Ratios:

14.8 to 1

Community

Population:8,935 Median Income in town: $83,498 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

247

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 18.4 / 1,000
Violent: 1.9 / 1,000

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 11 / 1 / 0

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

$260,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$330,000

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% change since 5 years ago:

-27%

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	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $329,900	Direct waterfront with amazing privacy and an affordable price is a dream come true. This one-of-a-kind home offers a peaceful and serene retreat in an idyllic setting. Surrounded by the bay and marshland in Shepherd's Cove, the views are everchanging with the tides. Numerous updates and remodels throughout the home ensures comfortable, care-free living both indoors and out.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $264,900	Six year young split level house with a great finished lower level family room and full bathroom .Close to highways, great for commuting. Come and see it first open house Sunday, May 6 12 to 2. Otherwise shown by appointment. See notes
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $325,000	Spectacular, WATERFRONT property with 900 ft. shoreline ready to build your dream house. 64 x 26 foundation on site and 4 bed septic already installed. All engineering and permits issued. House plans available or design your own! This 2 acre lot is mostly cleared to provide outstanding waterviews and access. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or just sit on your deck and enjoy nature all around. Relax at Assonet Bay Beach just a short walk up the road.
	TYPE: Condo PRICE: $134,900	Townhouse in a beautiful quiet private location in the Assonet area. Easy access to highways. 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths. New Vinyl Siding and New Replacement Windows. New kitchen cabinets, dishwasher and microwave. MOTIVATED SELLERS!!!
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $364,900	Enjoy this custom contemporary home with 1.61 acres of land. Well thought out sub division where all homes are contemporary throughout the winding tree lined roads. More than just a standard of living, you'll appreciate this family ready home offering 3 bedrooms with master suite on 1st floor, 2.5 baths (plus bath plumbed in basement). Open floor plan great for entertaining. New atrium sets this house apart from the rest! Beautiful stone fireplace in the formal living room.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $409,000	Fabulous 4 Bdrm home with tons of space. 4 flrs of living space. Beautiful, serene and peaceful yard with A/G pool. Home has lovely open floor plan, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. Living room boasts of gas fireplace. High quality crown molding and finish carpentry throughout home. Finished third floor AND walkout basement! Basement is outfitted with second kitchen and slider to accommodate your outdoor summer gatherings. Ample closet space and granite in baths! Come see!
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $674,800	Remakable custom Contemporary w/ gorgeous waterviews.Gleaming hardwood and marble floors.Two sided fireplace in living/sitting rooms.Spectacular circular stairway to master bed and bath.Large first floor bedrooms.Beautiful granite kitchen w/ horseshoe island and spacious dining area. Huge d/r for entertaining.Stunning in-ground gunite pool with professional landscaping.Finished basement w/ family room, 2nd kitchen,1/2 bath and large laundry room. Deeded water rights. Motivated sellers.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $269,000	Very desirable Green Acres division of Assonet. Almost 2 acre private corner lot.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $209,900	Wonderful ranch with a water view!!! This one owner home has just-completed fresh interior paint and is move-in ready. Spacious living-dining area opens to waterview in front and a handy deck in back. Generous sized master bedroom with full bath. Treed lot. Full basement. Priced below tax value. All appliances included. This home is well worth taking a look at. Easy access to highway.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $389,900	ASSONET VILLAGE-Large 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial home proudly sits on more than 3 acres of private & retreat land. First level offers warmth & charm throughout featuring rich hardwood flooring, handsome stone hearth/wall with a cast iron wood stove, quaint dining room nestled not far from the kitchen. Second level hosts 3 bedrooms that offer more than ample closets space and baths perfect for any family. Finished basement for added space and farmers porch and swing like no oother!
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $174,900	Charming...Charming...Charming! Updated Ranch with Cathedraled Eat-In Kitchen, Large Living Room Addition, Tiled Bath with loads of storage cabinets, Anderson Windows, Deck, Fenced Yard, nice landscaping and huge Storage Shed, Well Water with Town Water in St., Septic New 1999...passing Title 5 in hand
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $139,900	Great opportunity to purchase a buildable lot in Assonet. Easy access to Route 24.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $139,900	Great opportunity to purchase a buildable lot in Assonet. Easy access to highway.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $4,000,000	Rare 500 acre plus contiguous property available in Bristol County. 571 acres of natural land located close to both Rt. 140 and Rt. 24. The property has 47 acres of commercial cranberry bogs. Large source of water, Fall Brook, for bogs or recreation. The property has frontage on 2 paved roads nearly 2 miles apart. Rare pristine parcel for your cranberry farm, campground, or subdivision. Conservation land galore.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $399,500	GEORGIAN COLONIAL WITH INDOOR POOL. STUNNING FLOOR PLAN WITH OVERSIZED LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND OVERSIZED DINING ROOM. FAMILY ROOM/COMPUTER ROOM/STUDY ON FIRST FLOOR. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN WITH TWO MASTER SUITES. ONE ON FIRST FLOOR AND ONE ON SECOND. HUGE INGROUND POOL WITH FIREPLACE AND PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL THE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. ROUND IT OFF WITH FINISHED ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, A GREAT YARD AND CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY! HOUSE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. EASY TO SHOW.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $1,495,000	Waterfront contemporary home with panoramic view of the Assonet River, Shepperds Cove, and the Assonet Bay. Large Dock. Easy access to ocean. Beautiful Home with every imaginable upgrade.