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Westport Point has a rural woodland feel and the surrounding water is a real draw.
Semi-rural coastal community in Westport
One of Massachusetts's few remaining coastal farming communities, Westport Point is home to well-tended fields, wild woodland and sprawling salt marshes. With pristine beaches and swaths of undeveloped land, Westport Point offers the very best of New England’s coastal lifestyle, including wood-shingled cottages, driveways dusted with white sand and sweeping waterfront views. “Westport is a sleepy town, and we like to keep it quiet. We’ve also got a lot of artisans, equestrians, and farm-to-table restaurants,” says James Sabra, a local broker with Equity Real Estate.
Rambling beaches and rolling dunes are the best parts of Horseneck Beach in Westport.
Westport Point’s wealth of natural coastal beauty
Horseneck Beach State Reservation, accessible from Westport Point via the Norman Edward Fontaine Bridge, features a 2-mile beach facing Buzzards Bay and trails traversing low-lying dunes. Local boaters enjoy easy access to the bay and other big boating destinations like Newport and Block Island. Visitors can also explore Big Ram Island by boat or canoe, paddling through the river channels that streak across the rippling salt marshes. Hikers head further inland to Dunham’s Brook Conservation area, a 160-acre property with meadows, forest and farmland. Here, winding trails flanked by tall trees crisscross the forest floor, wetland pools host salamanders and chirping frogs and golden stalks sway in the cornfield.
Greek Revival homes in Westport Point have a grand reputation for the classic style.
Colonials, Greek revivals and Cape Cods date to the 1700s
Homes in Westport Point date as far back as the 1700s. Home styles include classic two-story Colonials, Greek Revivals and New English-style cottages with rustic wood shingles. Closer south toward the harbor and small marina, shingled Cape Cods sit shoulder to shoulder. The area’s semi-rural roads are bordered by rock wall borders and tall trees, and many houses are concealed by private gravel driveways and thick foliage. “Different areas [of Westport Point] have differently valued houses. The natural division between the rivers and the bay also creates pockets with unique real estate prices. Close-knit cottage communities overlooking the river were established in the 1930s and 1940s. And today, old farmland has been divided up into large parcels with substantial homes. That extra acreage demands higher values,” Sabra says. Inventory is low, and the neighborhood’s upscale waterfront properties can sell for as much as $1.5 to $3.5 million. Inshore homes are priced anywhere from $450,000 to $850,000.
Handy Hill Creamery in Westport is an institution on summer days for fabulous ice cream.
Handy Hill Creamery and other Westport Point favorites
A sunny day at Horseneck Beach isn’t complete without a visit to Handy Hill Creamery for a waffle cone or a basket of crispy fish and chips. For a night out, locals can grab a cheesy slice at Ten Cousins Brick Oven or a creative burrito bowl at The Westporter. On warm summer nights, locals dine on The Westporter’s picturesque lawn, complete with picnic tables and glowing fairy lights. Residents run their errands along Main Road, home to Lees Market (a grocery store), a bait and tackle shop and a feed store.
Westport Art Group preserves a long tradition of artists living in the picturesque region.
Hobbyists enjoy recreation options in Westport Point
Main Road is also home to Westport Art Group, a community organization that brings South Coast creatives together with adult art classes, youth workshops and camps, and exhibitions. Anglers can book a guided saltwater fly-fishing trip at Westport Fly to catch striped bass, bluefish and bonito, and young athletes can practice their scissor kick at the Dartmouth Youth Soccer field.
The Alice A. Macomber School in Westport is more than just academics, with social development.
Students attend Westport Community Schools
Kids living in Westport Point head north into town to attend Westport Community Schools. Students begin schooling at Alice A. Macomber School, which earned a B-minus from Niche and teaches preschool and kindergarten. They progress to Westport Elementary School, which also earned a B-minus, for first through fourth grade. Older students attend B-minus-rated Westport Junior/Senior High School, which houses middle and high school students in the same building. First opening its doors for the 2021-2022 school year, the joint school has technology-forward facilities like a TV studio and a makers’ space.
Commuting to Providence or New Bedford is a snap on Route 88 and Interstate 195.
Commuting to Providence
Westport Point is in Westport, Massachusetts. The neighborhood’s western edge sits on the border between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Westport Point is only about 30 miles from Providence, which is accessible from Westport Point by car via I-195.
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Parks in this Area
Westport Town Farm
Woodcock Rifle Range
Dunham's Brook Conservation Area
Bike Trails
Trails
Events
Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge
Westport Woods Conservation Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Nature Center
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Camping
Fishing
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International
62 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westport Point
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westport Point, Westport sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westport Point, Westport over the last 12 months is $1,097,377, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
3.11 acres of upland, located in South Westport, Location, Location, Location where the possibilities are endless. One bedroom house on property could be removed or renovated as an ADU, buying for location. New well drilled in 2003, shed and pole barn on property. being sold as is as seen.
Prominently set on 2.5 (+/-) this nearly new construction contemporary colonial is approached by an oyster shell drive. Understated elegance sets the tone as you enter the foyer, ushered into the dramatic great room with soaring cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, & a wall of sliders overlooking the pool, terraces. The spectacular eat-in kitchen offers stone countertops, professional grade
LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION Nestled in the picturesque locale of Westport Point, this beautiful lot provides a unique blend of rural landscape and potential. Situated just outside the Historic District, the property is offered with a well installed in 2017 and current perc data. A quaint cottage, dating back to 1928 which currently lacks running water and septic facilites, could be
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No Fee. Annual Lease or Short Term Lease (higher rent). Fully Furnished. Pet friendly.The house is a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,500 sq ft farmhouse and offers partial views of Westport Bay (second property from the water) with private waterfront access. The location is great for families or classmates who want to live in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. The house is close to the University
WESTPORT POINT WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL - "Snowden House" overlooks the west branch of the Westport River which empties into nearby Buzzards Bay. The location is off the beaten track but close (enough) to everything else. "Snowdie" is within easy reach of Newport, Providence, and 65 miles from Boston. This beautiful old house is simple and comfortable. What many would lovingly call, "shabby
WESTPORT POINT WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL - "Buckingham Palace" is a charming two bedroom true summer cottage with a panoramic view of the Westport River, Atlantic Ocean and the sand dunes of Horseneck Beach. The house is located in the Historic District of Westport Point, a quaint fishing village and port. Stroll through the village and buy lobsters for supper off the boats at the Town Dock. Have
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,325
Median Age
61
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
11.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,398
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,535
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
60.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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