Mattapoisett, MA Real Estate

An Overview

The small enclave of Mattapoisett nestles beside the Atlantic shore in historic Plymouth County. Today with a population of over 6,000, the town appeals to residents who commute frequently into either the Greater Boston Metro Area or Providence, Rhode Island. This colorful locale also attracts households seeking a vacation or recreational haven. It still contains landmarks dating from previous centuries.

The modern town encompasses a wide administrative area. The community currently extends over 24 square miles. Nearly seven of these miles reportedly consist of waterways or marshes. The town of Marion lies along the Atlantic coast immediately northeast of this location; historic Fairhaven, today a town of nearly 16,000, extends along the southwest, adjoining New Bedford. (In the past, Fairhaven welcomed some famous vacationing visitors, including Mark Twain, Helen Keller, and Booker T. Washington.)

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This incorporated town sits on the northeastern outskirts of New Bedford, a growing city of roughly 50,000 people. U.S. Route 6 passes through this locale, and Interstate 195 parallels it for several miles just a short distance to the north, also crossing through the town. The highway offers fast access to Providence, some 37 miles to the west. A few miles east, I-195 intersects Interstate 495, a major north-south corridor into Boston. The largest urban area in Massachusetts lies roughly 60 miles north.

Residents of this town discover numerous employment, shopping, fine dining, and entertainment opportunities within the immediate vicinity. In addition to visiting nearby New Bedford, they can reach Providence in under an hour. The town supplies a well-developed municipal infrastructure and also boasts some popular attractions of its own.

This historic enclave maintains a popular beach, and for many years possessed a thriving fishing wharf. Nantucket Bay State Recreational Area offers outdoor recreational options along the coast immediately to the southwest, less than five miles away. People visiting the nearby Whaling Museum in New Bedford sometimes choose to spend time in this picturesque coastal location.

Developed areas in the community today almost completely surround the edges of Mattapoisett Harbor. The oldest district in the community adjoins the waterfront, together with some new residential enclaves. Eel Pond lies immediately inland, between the harbor and U.S. Route 6. It borders a low-lying marshland area. Coastal wetlands pepper locations along the coastline in several spots, providing a great habitat for viewing water fowl and wildlife; many tracts offer dunes and beachfront areas.

Residents can access medical facilities in New Bedford. Additionally, several nursing homes and long term care facilities operate within a six mile radius. This community reportedly maintains one of the highest concentrations per capita of nurses in Massachusetts.

The community offers ready access to both private and public schools. For instance, public school pupils may attend public school from Kindergarten through 12th Grade without traveling outside the community. The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Bridgewater State College all offer classes within commuting distance. Numerous academic, vocational, and training programs operate with the Greater Boston and Greater Providence metropolitan areas.

Single Family Houses For Sale or Lease

New construction has proceeded at a regular pace in this quiet coastal community since at least the late 1990s. Today, people searching for housing will discover single family dwellings and commercial buildings from previous decades interspersed with new developments and some custom homes. Buyers seeking houses for sale find vacant tracts zoned for residential purposes, mobile homes, and many styles of detached standalone dwellings. Wood frame construction predominates as the most popular building material here.

The town maintains some community services for residential use, including municipal water and sewer services. Some lots zoned for housing purposes fall within areas maintained by homeowners associations. Quite a few lots in this locale do not.

Prospective buyers should check closely to determine whether or not they will face any special assessments associated with a land purchase. For example, in some cases in which recently paved roadways offer access to lots, municipalities charge property owners a special assessment for several years to help fund the costs of this type of residential infrastructure development.

Lot prices, like house prices, fall across a wide spectrum. Prospective buyers will discover some lots in the town offering close proximity to beachfront areas. Land supplying waterfront access and lots with exceptionally beautiful views may command higher prices than comparably-sized tracts in less scenic locations.

Although the median value of houses in this community slightly exceeds the median value in Massachusetts, prospective buyers should remember property values do fluctuate as a result of supply and demand factors. Recent online data placed the median home value here at approximately $431,000. If you desire a home with waterfront views or an adjoining marina or pier, you can locate real property in this area meeting those specifications.

You'll also find many stylish vintage houses here. Some standalone residential properties feature hardwood floors. A number offer front porches or spacious decks. Since this area includes many tracts developed during previous centuries, for-sale houses often supply mature landscaping, too.

A number of new development have arisen along the outskirts of the town, with many of the oldest homes in the town now concentrated within established neighborhoods. If you purchase a residential lot here, check to determine whether any homeowners association rules apply to proposed construction. Some builders specify detailed requirements for houses built within HOAs.

Popular architectural styles run the gamut here from wood frame 1930s cottages to contemporary architectural designs. Prospective purchasers will discover numerous two story older homes. Additionally, buyers frequently find A-frame and beach-themed houses. The community also includes mobile homes.

In general, new standalone residential properties offering several thousand square feet of living space in good condition and garages tend to command the highest prices. Recently, builders have constructed a number of custom homes in the town on lots with adjoining acreage. House prices range from under $100,000 to well over $700,000.

People seeking rental homes in this location enjoy many choices. Since a population has resided here for centuries, homes displaying styles popular during earlier decades reach the marketplace with some frequency. Property owners have transformed some large older residences in the town into duplexes and triplexes. Additionally, some landlords offer single family houses for lease on a short or long term basis.

Although infrequent, from time to time low-lying locations in the town experience flooding or severe storm activity. Prospective buyers will want to pay close attention to waterproofing issues, particularly in older houses featuring basements or cellars. It may prove helpful to explore the availability of flood insurance here.

With its location affording easy Atlantic Ocean access, and its close proximity to both Boston and Providence, this community holds appeal for home seekers and investors. Situated on the outskirts of modern New Bedford, it offers many advantages. Property values here for all types of residential realty recently stood at $256 per square foot, well above the average for Massachusetts but still below the median value for the Boston metro area.

Condos/Townhouses For Sale or Lease

A few condominium and townhome developments supply units for sale from time to time in the town. Prices for these properties usually fall below those of comparably sized standalone houses, although exceptions do occur. The location, the size, the floorplan, the age, the condition, the available group amenities, and the performance of the management association all usually factor significantly into listing prices.

Property seekers will discover a variety of condo and townhome unit sizes and architectural styles. In this community, some developers have refurbished older commercial buildings to create some unique residential developments. However, the number of condo and townhome communities still remains lower than in some other Massachusetts coastal towns.

Prospective buyers often prefer condo or townhome units due to reduced maintenance responsibilities. In most condominium developments, owners pay regular dues to cover the expense of keeping the community in an attractive condition. A management association typically oversees issues such as exterior maintenance, landscaping, and the upkeep of community facilities.

Some residential communities impose limitations upon membership. For example, a condominium or townhome development may create a community geared towards specific age groups, such as senior citizens. Today, some residential developments include associated senior assisted living facilities which employ full or part-time nursing care staffs. Typically, communities with extensive group amenities or specialized capabilities charge somewhat higher monthly dues to cover their increased maintenance costs.

Apartments For Rent

Just over one in every five people in this town rents or leases housing. Due to the comparatively small size of the community, the availability of apartments within apartment complexes here fluctuates based upon supply and demand factors. It appears developers have not constructed many large apartment buildings in the area. Additionally, the market for some rental properties (particularly beach front locations) experiences peak demand periods during warmer months of the year, when visitors most frequently vacation in this part of Massachusetts.

During 2016, rental prices fell across a spectrum. They varied from slightly above $500 per month into the low $800 per month range. During the same year, median listing rental prices across all types of real estate hovered at slightly below $1400 per month. Prospective tenants discover both apartment buildings per se in a limited number of small apartment buildings, as well as numerous refurbished apartments created through the subdivision of older houses.

Some landlords offer apartments for rent in upper or lower stories of standalone dwellings. This situation supplies considerable variability in the styles and features of rental units here. While currently in Massachusetts many apartment complex developers seek to supply rental properties with in-demand community amenities, such as swimming pools and fitness centers, private landlords offering a limited number of rental units in individual standalone houses may not provide these types of additional community features as frequently due to the higher capital investment involved.

The rental market here covers a diverse array of homes, in fact. Some absentee landlords make entire houses available for lease on a short term or long term rental basis. Others offer duplexes, triplexes, condos, townhomes, and studio apartments for rent. Tenants usually locate accommodations for rent here more quickly during off-peak demand periods.

People seeking units for rent in apartment complexes per se may discover many available properties within the Greater New Bedford Area if vacancies do not occur within this small community at a given point in time. While prospective tenants seeking housing for rent in this town will likely succeed in locating some available rentals at any time of the year, if you desire amenities such as attached swimming pools or community centers, it may become necessary to expand the scope of your property search. Encompassing a slightly larger geographic area will include a greater number of rental listings. Both Fairhaven and New Bedford maintain some large multi-unit apartment complexes.

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Our company strives to provide excellent customer service to people marketing or seeking real property in this Massachusetts town. We understand the local marketplace. If you've considered offering your home here for sale or lease, or if you anticipate searching actively soon to acquire properties, you may find it helpful to contact us.

We offer numerous real property services. For example, we compile marketing reports based upon recent realty transaction statistics. While not a property appraisal by any means, this type of information often assists prospective home sellers and landlords. It may help someone in setting competitive listing prices for homes offered for sale or rent.

Our firm also endeavors to assist people seeking to locate real properties in this town. Tell us about your requirements for your next residence or investment. Whether you seek a home or an addition to a realty portfolio, we'll do our best to assist you in locating attractive options here.

This dynamic region of Massachusetts has generated considerable interest during recent years. With its charming coastal location and its comparatively close proximity to both Providence and Boston, the town appeals to people seeking well-situated residential properties in an historic locale.

Further Information

Have you decided to list a home for sale or lease in this community? Or would you like to acquire a realty investment here? Boston City Properties provides a knowledgeable resource for anyone interested in the local Mattapoisett real estate marketplace. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you!

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