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Neighborhoods/ Bristol County/ Dartmouth, MA
MA  ·  Bristol County

Dartmouth

South Coast’s Premier Address.

Golf, marina living, top-rated schools, and a coastline that connects Buzzards Bay to the Slocum River — Dartmouth is SE Massachusetts at its finest.

$850K
Median Sale Price
$600K – $3.5M
Luxury Price Range
22 days
Avg Days on Market
$410/sq ft
Avg Price Per Sq Ft
Market Character

Dartmouth is the jewel of the South Coast. Bordered by New Bedford to the north, Westport to the west, and Buzzards Bay to the south, it combines the infrastructure of a larger community with the feel of a well-established enclave. The Dartmouth Mall corridor gives way quickly to beautiful country roads lined with stone walls, farm stands, and estates on 3–10 acre parcels.

What sets Dartmouth apart is diversity of lifestyle options within a single town. You can live on a working farm, a marina slip, a golf course fairway, or a private waterfront lot — all within Dartmouth’s boundaries. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provides cultural programming and a vibrant local arts community that complements the town’s significant Portuguese-American heritage.

At a Glance
County
Bristol County
Price Range
$600K – $3.5M
Median Price
$850K
Avg Days on Market
22 days
School District
Dartmouth Public Schools are consistently among the highest-rated in Bristol County
Our Specialists
Scott Steele · Cliff Ponte · Alexis Anselmo
Key Areas

Know Every Neighborhood

01
Padanaram Village

Dartmouth’s most distinctive neighborhood — a historic harbor village with a working yacht club, restaurants, galleries, and some of the most character-rich housing in SE Massachusetts.

02
Smith Mills / Golf Course Area

Large colonial and cape-style homes on generous lots adjacent to the Allendale Country Club.

03
Slocum River Waterfront

Properties with access to the Slocum River estuary — prized for shellfishing, kayaking, and direct Buzzards Bay access.

04
North Dartmouth / Route 6

More accessible price points with strong schools and easy highway access — the entry point into Dartmouth’s market for many buyers.

What Buyers Find
Property Types
Single-family homes on 1–5 acre lots are most common. Waterfront colonials, farm-to-estate conversions, and new construction custom homes in the $1M–$2.5M range. Padanaram village also offers historic in-town properties.
Education
School District
Dartmouth Public Schools are consistently among the highest-rated in Bristol County.
Getting Around
Commute Times
New Bedford
12 min
Fall River
25 min
Providence RI
40 min
Boston
1 hr 10 min
Market Pulse  ·  2026
Current Market Conditions

Dartmouth continues to outperform the surrounding market. The combination of school quality and lifestyle amenities has driven consistent 8–12% annual appreciation in the $800K–$1.5M tier.

Ready to Explore
Dartmouth?

The Ponte Group Luxury Division has been serving buyers and sellers in Dartmouth, MA for years. Whether you are searching for your first property here or ready to list, our team knows this market at the street level.

View Dartmouth Listings → Speak with an Agent (508) 813-9267