Oakland Home for Sale

Oakland, a suburban neighborhood in Taunton, Massachusetts, features winding, wooded roads and spacious lots ranging from 0.25 to 2 acres. The Three Mile River flows through the area, offering scenic waterfront views and outdoor recreation such as kayaking and rowing. Homes here include Cape Cods, ranch-style houses, and Colonial Revivals, with new constructions often inspired by classic Colonial features. Prices for single-family homes range from $330,000 to $775,000, while mobile homes in 55-plus communities like Radante Estates are listed between $185,000 and $250,000. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with a Dunkin’ and a gas station along Massachusetts Route 140. For more extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment, residents head to Taunton’s downtown district, home to Trucchi’s Supermarkets, A-1 Pizza, and Fratelli’s Bakery and Café. The downtown area also hosts events such as the Lighting of the Green during the Christmas season. Recreational facilities include the Fore Kicks Indoor and Outdoor Sports Complex and the John F. Parker Golf Course. Massachusetts Route 140 connects Oakland to downtown Taunton, about 2 to 5 miles southeast, while Providence is approximately 20 to 25 miles away and Boston is roughly 38 to 42 miles north. The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority provides bus services, though most residents rely on cars. Schools in the area include Joseph C. Chamberlain Elementary, Benjamin Friedman Middle, and Taunton High, which offers an early college pathway through Bristol Community College.