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Swansea

The Town of Swansea is a suburban/rural community founded on the premise of religious tolerance for all. Unfortunately, the town also turned out to be the starting place of King Philip's war in 1675 and the site of the first bloodshed of the war. Before that war there were several historic Indian settlement sites and trails in the town. Colonial settlement began in 1663 and the town was named after a minister's home village in Wales.


In 1664, King Philip had conveyed the land in the community to William Brenton of Newport and by the start of the Indian war, there were 70 people staying in the garrison fortified house in town and several occupied houses on the Neck. During the war, Indian attacks destroyed every house in town including the garrison. After the war, forges, ironworks and fishing on the town's rivers made up a substantial part of the community's economy. The small villages that made up the community were the sites of stores, cotton mills, grist and yarn mills and fishing boats.


When the bigger industrial cities such as Fall River, Taunton and Providence absorbed the town's industries, Swansea's large agricultural capacity remained important. In the 1890's, the street trolley connected Swansea to Fall River and Providence and suburban and summer homes were developed.


A picnic grove called Shady Isles was established by the streetcar company and brought city people out to the country on day trips. Now a suburban community with much of its agricultural land still open, Swansea also retains 16 impressive and significant examples of intact Colonial houses.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

103  

 

10th Grade Eng:

58  

 

8th Grade Math:

123  

 

8th Grade Eng:

123  

 

8th Grade Science:

107  

 

4th Grade Math:

199  

 

4th Grade Eng:

131  

 

Spending/Student:

$6,919

Average SAT scores:

1498

Student/Teacher Ratios:

12 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:16,237 Median Income in town: $67,914 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

689

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 18.4 / 1,000
Violent: 2.7 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 74 / 4 / 8

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

$239,450

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$289,950

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-21%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,456

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

N/A

Subway info:

N/A

Bus lines:

N/A

Miles to Boston:

54

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

61

Rail time to Boston:

N/A

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$229,000

Wonderful property in very desirable location close to highway and shopping. Exceptionally maintained property features young roof, septic system, furnace, and security system. Enjoy central air conditioning, swimming pool, large, private back yard, wood stove in living room and plenty of off street parking. Absolutely move in condition!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$131,900

All financed offers require a Bank Of America pre-approval. All cash offers require proof of funds. Very large ranch- 3 bedrooms - 1/1/2 baths- Fireplaced family room-Large lot- ample off street parking.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$349,000

Waterfront cottage with additional 1 bedroom Guest House on premises .Small cottage ( 486 s.f. ) was all redone 3 yrs ago . Income of $ 7,200 /yr to help pay the mortgage. Updates include newer roof, furnace ( 4 yrs )and updated electrical . 2 car garage plus shed with loft area. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and direct water access from the deck of this charming cottage.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$105,000

New subdivision with other lots coming available soon.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$359,900

A modular home of highest construction standards. Ready for inspection by mid June, 2012  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$349,900

Welcome to "Littlefield Estates". This is a beautiful newly constructed Cape in a gorgeous new subdivision. The many features of this home cater to a large group of buyers, such as: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen w/ island, fireplace, a/c, crown molding, hwd flooring, and much more...ALL this on 1 floor. The HUGE unfinished 2nd floor area offers the ability for expansion in a variety of ways. Will be completed in a couple of weeks.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$169,900

Waterview of the Coles River & Marina. Great South/West exposure. Sunsets!!! Sought after Gardners Neck location with good highway access. A short commute to Providence!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$214,000

Here is your chance to live off Gardner's Neck Rd. Great ranch three beds, hardwood floors, and a three season room with gas fireplace. Large deck and ag pool. Good size yard that goes from street to street. Easy to show not a short sale.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$279,900

Storybook cape in desirable neighborhood, immaculately kept, with a lovely and private yard! Home features a 2 car garage as well as an addition of one bedroom, bath, living room and plenty of extra storage space! Newer roof, windows, and boiler! Home may qualify for 100% financing! Title V in hand!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$125,000

Nice country lot formally a farm field conveniently located near Rt. 6 and Rt. 195.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$429,000

If you have a business and want to live above this is perfect. Vinyl.siding 3 yrs ago. Central Air in owners Apt. First floor years ago was a restaurant and more recently a consignment store high power electric Huge yard. Tiki bar. Storage. Playground. Great for a day are facility or dance studio or small church Must be seen to be amazed. Valuable signage to remain  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$125,000

ATTENTION..Build your dream house here! Approved 2 acre lot set back from road. Desirable location close to highways and shopping! Call for more details or plot plan.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$184,900

This 3 BR Cape offers new carpeting & freshly painted interior. Kitchen appliances included. Spacious living rm. Hdwd floors in most rms. 1st fl. MBR & bathroom. 2 bedrooms plus storage closet on 2nd floor. New roof & elec. panel done in '09. Washer/dryer hook up in basement. Detached garage with 2 off street parking spaces. AG pool & equipment also convey. Nice size yard. **Seller will remove underground tank & have new, 3 BR Title 5 septic system installed before closing. Convenient location.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$549,000

LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CUL-DE-SAC, THIS HOME IMMEDIATELY DRAWS YOU IN WITH ITS PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED YARD AND INVITING FARMER'S STYLE PORCH WITH MAHOGANY DECKING. THE EXTERIOR IS ONLY A HINT OF WHAT IS IN STORE INSIDE THIS HOME. CUSTOM CABINETRY; WINDOW SEATS; WHIRLPOOL TUB IN MASTER EN SUITE; DOUBLE SINKS IN EACH BATHROOM. LOTS OF CLOSETS AND EXTRA STORAGE SPACES. THIS IS A FAMILY HOME. ENJOY ENTERTAINING ON THE BLUE STONE PATIO IN THE VERY PRIVATE BACKYARD SURROUNDED BY STONEWALLS.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$699,000

Enjoy spectacular sunsets from this lovely waterview home in prestigious Bay Point. Completely renovated, features include a gourmet kitchen with center aisle,granite counters and SS appliances, 1st floor master bedroom suite with adjoining sunroom and spacious living room with stone fireplace. 2nd floor addition offers a very versatile floor plan with bedroom, full bath & large family room/office with balcony .Beach Association nearby with clubhouse, tennis, and dock. Private 1 acre lot.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$91,000

Small cape with a first floor master bedroom. One car garage and large living room. Convenient location. Needs a complete interior rehab. Needs a roof, repairs and updates throughout. Cash or renovation financing.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$168,900

Hardwood flooring throughout this Swansea Home, open concept, kitchen,dining room. Plus enclosed sun room for extra space for office or library. Finshed Basement with wet bar & laundry room & extra room. Water view from attick area. Detached Garage with electric connection, used as a work area for years, good size enclosed yard. Not a short Sale or Bank owned  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,900

Oversized colonial, lagre level lot, needs updating. Home offers 3 bedrooms 2 updated baths, eat in kitchen, full basement. Sold as is  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$182,500

Picture perfect and lovingly cared for two bedroom cottage, nicely landscaped with private backyard for outdoor living plus enclosed breezeway for those rainy days. Spacious living room open to large eat in kitchen, partially finished basement with office all set up for those who like privacy working or studying at home. Many new updates including most windows & roof 9 years ago, septic 5 years, 100 amp circuit breakers.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$109,000

Great 30,000 SF lot in a beautiful Subdivision. Perc test completed. Choose your Builder, Use ours or Buy now build later. Whatever your choice is this is a great deal for a build-able lot in Swansea. Call today for details..  






 

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