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The Town of Somerset is a suburban community in Bristol County, on the west side of the Taunton River. This area was originally known as the Shawamat Lands and was incorporated as a town in 1790. Although there was a significant Indian population when colonists arrived, by the end of King Philip's war in 1677 English settlers dominated the Pocassets, members of the Wampanoag tribe.
The earliest colonists farmed and fished, both in the river and off-shore but the town developed shipyards, mercantile and shipping businesses early in its history. The first documented local shipyard was established between 1707 and 1712 on the Lee River by Samuel Lee.
The dominant religious group in early Somerset were the Quakers, who established a meeting house about 1701, one of the few and earliest Quaker churches in southeastern Massachusetts. After the War of 1812, Somerset became one of the chief distribution points in New England for foreign goods with trade to China, the West Indies, Europe and the Atlantic coast.
By 1847, 138 vessels were built and registered in the town with many engaged in the coastal trade. The most important shipyard was that of James M. Hood, whose yard launched several important clipper ships. This industry boomed after the Mexican War and the California Gold Rush, and spawned shipping related activities such as a ropewalk and the Somerset Iron Works, which made anchors. Aside from shipping related businesses, the largest early industry in Somerset was the making of stoneware. When steam began destroying shipbuilding, the anchor works was taken over by Job Leonard who proceeded to develop a nailworks which, by 1865, was the largest single industry in town.
Through all of this industrial growth, south Somerset remained largely agricultural. The opening of the Somerset and Dighton Railroad led to the establishment in the town of the Old Colony's major coal port in 1872, while an enterprising former potter created a cannery operation in the early part of the 20th century. However, as the industrial development of Fall River absorbed Somerset's industry, the community turned increasingly from shipping and iron manufacturing to suburban services.
The dominant industry in Somerset since the First World War has been power generation with the erection of the Montaup Electric Company plant in 1923 and Bryant Point in 1963. The dominant character of Somerset has been residential since the bankruptcy of Fall River in the Depression brought a flood of middle-class residents into the town. Unlike most communities in the area, Somerset increased its population by 74% during the Depression.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
72 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
53 |
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8th Grade Math: |
108 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
88 |
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8th Grade Science: |
87 |
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4th Grade Math: |
147 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
80 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,512
Average SAT scores:
1463
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.6 to 1
Community
Population:18,268 Median Income in town: $66,939 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 17.5 / 1,000
Violent: 2.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
75
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/ 5
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $228,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $275,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -21%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
50
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
63
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$169,900
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Conveniently located 2 bedroom ranch. Needs some updates but priced to sell!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Classic Cape is a wonderful family home in a great area. Add your personal flair and move in! Hardwoods, appliances, fireplace, skylight, and many built-ins. Convenient to schools, shopping, public beach & EZ hwy access. Newer roof, furnace, and central air for those hot summer days. Vinyl siding for easy maintenance. Priced right by motivated sellers.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$184,900
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The Good Life begins at home in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath Massachusetts Cape Cod on a beautifully lanscaped lot in Somerset. Offering sunlit rooms, family dining area, living room, family room, a one car garage with workshop and two decks. A charming home in a desirable neighborhood at an affordadable price. All it needs is you. Come and see for yourself.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$529,000
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Absolutely exquisite waterfront colonial with rolling lawn to the river. Custom woodwork throughout. Fireplaced living room, formal dining room and gorgeous views of the river. 2 car detached garage, and a pergola with an outside shower. This home is meticulously maintained. For you History Buffs this beautiful home is on the site of the former Wilbur?s Pavilion. Grandfathered Stone Pier with 3 moorings. This Pier could be easily converted to an over the top of the stone, a regular wood deck
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$218,000
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NICELY MAINTAINED ONE OWNER ,3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, RANCH W/ HDWDS (UNDER CARPETING), LARGE LIV. RM, CENTRAL AIR, FINISHED FAMILY ROOM IN BASEMENT W/ CEDAR CLOSET, & COZY SUN PORCH OFF KITCHEN. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE NEW WALL OVEN (NEVER USED) RANGE TOP& DISH WASHER, IN KITCHEN. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING WASHER AND DRYER, TO STAY. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$262,500
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Priced to Sell! These motivated buyers are seeking offers on this large updated colonial located in Somerset! This home features gorgeous hardwood floors, 1 full and 1 half bath. If you are looking to start a family make this your next stop. The property has a huge living room, new windows, new kitchen, new heating and much more. Schedule today! LOOKING FOR OFFERS!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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FIRST OFFERING!!! HALF ACRE, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION FOR THIS LOVELY 3 BED, 2 BATH GAMBREL WITH UPDATED KITCHEN, FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM , FORMAL FP LIVING ROOM AND FORMAL DINING ROOM! OFFICE OR DEN ON 1ST FLOOR, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL! 2 CAR GARAGE WITH STAIRS TO LOFTED STORAGE ABOVE,GORGEOUS,METICULOUSLY LANSDCAPED YARD WITH PRIVACY, AND A BONUS HOT TUB WITH A PERGOLA, AND A CUSTOM DECK FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING! INVISIBLE FENCE FOR YOUR TREASURED PET. PARK-LIKE YARD! LUXURY LIVING, ENTERTAINING!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Cozy, cute and clean as a whistle. Classic mid-century ranch in established neighborhood a few steps from Chace Elementary (pre-K - grade 5 public school). Enjoyed and fastidiously maintained by one family since built. Pleasant, partially enclosed back yard with both sun and stately trees. Have fun combining your updates with this house's retro features.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$262,000
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THIS IS A GREAT HOME THAT MUST BE SEEN LOTS OF SPACE FOR ALL TO SPREAD OUT , MANY OPTIONS HOUSE CAN HAVE EITHER FOUR OR FIVE BEDROOMS , THE FINISHED ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS HARDWOOD FLOORS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR A SECOND BATH. LARGE FAMILYROOM WITH BRICK FIREPLACE OPEN TO DINING ROOM WHICH IS OPEN TO THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM GREAT FOR A LARGE PARTY , OR MOVE TO THE HUGE OUTDOOR DECK WITH AN ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR SUMMER FUN. COME SEE TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR NEW HOME.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$334,000
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Exceptional home with beautiful waterviews. Heated garage, lawn sprinklers, 2 sheds, stone walls flowered yard and that's just the outside. Inside is immaculate and also features an in-law set up. Dual fireplaces, 3 baths, 2 kitchens. You must see this home to appreciate its qualities. Central air on both levels and more. Reinforced deck for future hot tub ....,,,, see for yourself
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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LIFE IS GOOD! Entertaining Areas include Formal Living & Dining rooms with Marble Flooring, Custom Cherry Buffet/Butler's Pantry, Custom cherry bar/media room w/granite counters/floors, Elaborate Patio/Pool area, Hot tub, mahogany tikki bar, outdoor fireplace, heated pool, Lg covered outdoor screened-in kitchen featuring wood-fired pizza oven, teppanyaki grill, Stainless appliances, travertine flooring. Luxurious master w/marble bath, sauna, walk-in custom cedar closet, Full IN-Law /Au-Pair
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$315,800
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SOMERSET- Well built 4 to 5 bedroom Colonial features 2 baths, hardwood floors throughout,harvey windows ,granite counters, fireplace livingroom ,a finished heated basement,..mud room to oversize garage, lovely private fenced in backyard with inground gunite pool for those summer barbecues.. a must see !!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Estate Sale. Large 4 bedroom cottage on 3/4 Acre lot in need of rehab.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,900
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CUSTOM BUILT SPLIT LEVEL HOME IN QUIET SUBDIVISION. SUNKEN LIVING ROOM WITH HARDWOODS AND FIREPLACE. NEW KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS,S.S. APPLIANCES AND SLIDER TO PRIVATE PATIO. FORMAL DINING AREA. STEP UP TO A VERY LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH FAMILY ROOM. GARAGE. 2 PATIOS. MANY UPGRADES INCLUDING ALL NEW ANDERSON WINDOWS THROUGHT THE HOME. MUST SEE.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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FIRST OFFERING! ORIGINAL OWNER OFFERS YOU THIS BEAUTIFUL TRI LEVEL ON A CORNER LOT WITH HEATED GARAGE! 3-4 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS (EASILY MADE INTO 2 FULL BATHS) AND FIREPLACED FAM RM, FDR AND SUNNY LIVING ROOM! ALL 3 BEDROOMS HAVE HARDWOOD FLOORS. ALL WINDOWS (EXCEPT BOW) REPLACED 5 YEARS AGO. ROOF WAS STRIPPED 5-6 YEARS AGO. SLIDERS TO A REBUILT DECK (3 YRS) OFF FORMAL DINING ROOM. BONUS! STORAGE SHED GREAT FOR GARDNER OR A HOT TUB/SPA RETREAT! TRI LEVELS ARE RARE TO FIND, BUT VERY VERSATILE!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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WATERFRONT, VIEW AND FRONTAGE! RARE BONUS! YOU GET THE BEST OF BOTH WATERFRONT AND VIEW-- BECAUSE NO ONE WILL BLOCK YOUR VIEW-- YOU GET BOTH! 1952 COTTAGE, NEEDS UPDATING, BUT WOW... WHAT A LOCATION! 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE AND FENCED IN LOT. CURRENTLY, IT IS A 2 BEDROOM PLAN ON THE MAIN LEVEL, AND A BEDROOM ON THE SECOND WITH BONUS ROOM ATTACHED. REPRICED, AND READY-TO-GO...ENJOY THE SUMMER SUNRISES AND SUNSETS FROM YOUR FRONT PORCH. MILLION DOLLAR VIEW-LOOK STRAIGHT DOWN TO MOUNT HOPE BAY!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,900
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FIRST OFFERING! IMPRESSIVE AND LUXURIOUS 4 BED 3 BATH CONTEMPORARY WITH CATWALK AND 6 ZONE GAS HEAT! METICULOUS OWNERS OFFER YOU THIS HOME-TO-IMPRESS WITH CREATURE COMFORTS AND LARGE ROOMS! 8'X25' FOYER! GRANITE KITCHEN WITH NEW APPLIANCES, HARDWOODS, WOODSTOVE WITH BEAUTIFUL STONEWORK. GAS STOVE, TOO! NEW RED CEDAR EXTERIOR (1995) STAINED (2011), 2010 ROOF, 2 NEW BOILERS, AND 2 HOT WATER HEATERS. SKYLIGHTS, OPEN PLAN, SUN-FILLED HOME, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Turn of the century colonial situated in an area of similar properties. The house is on a hill that overlooks the Taunton River and has many original features like a fireplace with antique tile surround; clawfoot tub; pocket doors; and an ornate staircase leading to second floor bedrooms and full bath. Endless opportunities for this charming property.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$180,000
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FOLLOW SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS- Property may be approved for HomePath & HomePath Renovation Mortgage, purchase this property for as little as 3% down. Home sold AS IS, It is strongly encouraged that an offer includes proof of funds (if cash offer) or pre-approval (if financing) and is a requirement for seller's final acceptance.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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GRACIOUS GAMBREL. 3-4 BEDROOM GAMBREL, ALL HARDWOODS AND REMODELED BATHS! STEP-DOWN FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND A FTB LR GIVES YOU A SECOND LIVING ROOM! OR 5TH BDRM! TWO OF THE CURRENT BDRMS CAN ACCOMODATE KING SIZED FURNITURE! ONE IS A FTB, AND COULD BE SPLIT BACK IN HALF, GIVING YOU A 4 BDRM PLAN. ADDITIONAL FINISHED ROOM IN BSMNT, NOT INCLUDED IN GLA. FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. RECENT FENCED IN YARD AND NEW LANDSCAPING! PULL DOWN STAIRCASE TO STORAGE OVER THE 2 CAR GARAGE.
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