Top 10 home sales in 2021 in Bristol County: This town has 6 of them
FALL RIVER — Two-thirds of the way into 2021, Bristol County — which includes Attleboro, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford and 16 towns in between — already has seen 55 single-family homes sell for more than $1 million.
And four homes go for more than $2 million.
Dominating the top 10 sales so far this year, with six of those 10 sales, is one of the county's towns with ample coastline: Dartmouth.
It also doesn't hurt that Dartmouth has the third-largest area by land of any town in Massachusetts: 60.9 square miles. That's a lot of real estate.
A common theme among the top-selling homes, as you might expect, was waterfront access or views. Aside from the six in Dartmouth, Fairhaven has two of the homes in the top 10. And for the next 10 in the rankings, Westport and Dartmouth account for eight of the sales.
And this is all before the potential sale of the most expensive home on the SouthCoast, also in Dartmouth. The sale of which, if it goes for its $25 million asking price, would be equal to the top 13 sales so far, combined.
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Overall, home sales for the year in all of Massachusetts are up 10.3 percent through August, with the median price of the 40,047 single-family homes sold in Massachusetts climbing 17.7 percent to $512,000, according to Warren Group data. Condominium sales also continue to be strong with the 2,773 sales recorded in August, beating 2020 sales by 7.6 percent and exceeding condo sales from August 2019 by 6.1 percent.
1) 16 Mattarest Lane, Dartmouth: $2,750,000
This 6,000-square-foot home is a short walk from Nonquitt's sandy beaches. It has fie bedrooms and six bathrooms and offers "sophisticated summer living at its finest," according to its listing on Zillow.com. It sold on March 22.
The home also features a five-bay carriage house with a fully appointed studio and private deck. There's also a pickleball court and a garden.
2) 6 Salt Creek Road, Dartmouth: $2,650,000
Near Knowles Reserve and overlooking a waterway that leads to Padanaram Harbor sits this 3,200-square-foot Garrison Colonial with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
"The 2.52 acre lot affords opportunity for tennis court, barn, home expansion or additional gardens," reads its review on Realtor.com. "Fireplaced living room with westerly views over rolling lawns, pool and water. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with fireplace and sliders to stone terrace, spacious family room and first floor master bedroom."
3) 71 Elm St., Dartmouth: $2,305,000
This 5,100-square-foot home is located in the private community of Ricketsons Point, a short walk from the shops of Padanaram Village.
"A graceful entry with soaring ceilings sets the stage for home entertainment" at this home, according to Zillow.com. The shingle style home, which has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, sold on Aug. 21.
4) 20 South St., Easton: $2,200,000
While technically the sale of a single family home, the value in this sale is in the land it sits on: 16 acres of developable property, with no wetlands, according to its listing on Redfin.com.
As for the home: It was built in 1900, and has 10 rooms in its 2,200 square feet of living space. It sold on April 20.
5) 111 Cedar St., Fairhaven: $1,910,000
New properties like this don't come around very often.
This home is a new construction and sits on five acres that includes private water access to its own sandy beach.
The house itself was built to leave the dream beachfront life: 3,000 square feet, wraparound deck, gorgeous panoramic water views of Buzzards Bay, a gourmet kitchen, private yard. It sold on June 7.
6) 52 East Ave., Dartmouth: $1,700,000
Breathtaking water views of both Buzzards Bay and Padanaram Harbor and deeded beach rights are some of the many benefits of owning this home.
The 3,500-square-foot Colonial has an "upside down" floor plan, with living areas and a gourmet kitchen on the second floor, where the views are exquisite. Three of the four bedrooms are on the first floor.
"Indoor outdoor living is key with an in-ground Gunite swimming pool and Jacuzzi, accompanied by a cabana/guest house with bedroom, 3rd bathroom and wet bar," reads the house's listing on Zillow.com. It sold on June 11.
7) 7 Cedar Ave., Dartmouth: $1,650,000
This home on Slocum River, at the end of Gaffney Road, has 2,500 square feet of living space, including three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The home, a Colonial, was built in 2012. It sold on Feb. 10.
8) 2900 Amaral Way, Dighton: $1,600,000
This Mediterranean-style estate might be the most secluded in the top 10, sitting on five acres set back from nearby roads.
"All of the materials in this palatial home were carefully chosen from the imported mahogany doors, custom bookcases, granite stonework, to the chandeliers and beyond," reads the listing at Zillow.com. "The open flair design allows for formal as well as intimate gatherings."
The 5,700-square-foot home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms sold on May 19.
9) 15 Leeward Way, Fairhaven: $1,550,000
We're back to Fairhaven at No. 9, and back to gorgeous, grand waterfront living.
This 4,000-square-foot-home down Sconticut Neck has access to and sweeping views of Buzzards Bay. It sold on June 23.
10) 13 E High St., Dartmouth: $1,500,000
Closing out top 10 sales list and stamping Dartmouth's dominance of it is this 4,100-square-foot home in Padanaram.
"This stunning family home is sited on two beautifully landscaped acres," reads the review on Zillow.com. "The heart of this home is a spectacular kitchen/great room featuring cathedral ceilings, custom built-ins and a massive stone fireplace. An adjacent casual dining alcove leads to a spacious screened porch perfect for grilling and al fresco dining."
Here's a look at the top 10 sales in each of these Greater Fall River towns so far this year. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a map of all sales $500,000 or higher in all of Bristol County.
TOP 10 SALES SO FAR IN FALL RIVER
- 83 Winter St, $736,000
- 126 Harvest Wood Dr, $685,000
- 1330 Norton Ave, $669,000
- 104 Hart St, $650,000
- 1150 Middleboro Ave, $645,000
- 11 Libby Ln, $645,000
- 95 Katherine Dr, $645,000
- 528 Tremont St, $640,000
- 115 Alanita Dr, $630,000
- 25 Connie St, $610,000
TOP 10 SALES SO FAR IN BERKLEY
- 513 Berkley St, $763,000
- 7 Crystal Dr, $749,900
- 16 Heritage Dr, $699,900
- 5 Crystal Dr, $676,000
- 14 Harvest Ln, $650,000
- 73 Point St, $630,000
- 3 Bayview Ave, $625,000
- 23 Elmwood Dr, $608,000
- 7 Susan Dr, $600,000
- 3 Eric Dr, $600,000
TOP 10 SALES SO FAR IN DIGHTON
- 2900 Amaral Way, $1,600,000
- 1780 Smith St, $720,500
- 2484 Pleasant St, $710,000
- 2276 Cedar St, $695,000
- 1850 Horton St, $685,000
- 2103 Wheeler St #2, $613,000
- 1520 Smith St, $600,000
- 106 Kerry Ln, $595,000
- 2408 Maynard Ln, $589,900
- 5 Waterford Cir, $585,000
TOP 10 SALES SO FAR IN RAYNHAM
- 156 Forest St, $1,400,000
- 129 Brook St, $1,000,000
- 10 Parsons Walk, $915,000
- 90 Cody Ln, $899,000
- 64 Hewitt Dr, $865,000
- 63 Bridge St, $850,000
- 28 Parkwood Dr, $830,000
- 94 High Ridge Dr, $815,000
- 35 Mohawk Rd, $760,000
- 70 Lounsbury Dr, $730,000