What has been going on in the Westport  housing market during August?   Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market here in Westport during the month of August and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.   There were 7 single family homes sold in Westport area during August 2011 at an average sale price of $317,143 and median price of $285,000. For the same period in 2010, 8 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $325,375 and median price of $297,500.   Volume is off this year by 13%, while the average price off 2.5% and the median price off 4.2%.   There are currently 129 single family homes for sale in Westport, with a median asking price of $407,900, as compared to a year ago when the... 09/08/2011

Westport, MA 2011-2012 Back to School Calendar   It’s that time of year again! The summer vacation is winding down and it is time to start thinking of school clothes and supplies, after school activities, homework, lining up for the bathroom in the morning, and everything else that goes along with the busy school year.   Although Westport Public Schools teachers and staff will be starting a few days earlier, 1st grade through 12th grade students first day of school is Tuesday September 6.  Kindergarten will begin on September 7th.   The Christmas-New Year recess starts at the close of school on Friday December 23, classes resume Tuesday January 3, 2012.   The winter recess is scheduled for the week of February 20, and the spring recess for the week of April 16.   School is scheduled to ... 08/11/2011

Westport Ma 3 Bedroom Ranch home with Barn workshop located close to Central Village.         Looking for privacy, Look no more Home sits at the end of a Cul de Sac on 1 1/2 acres. Discover the cute back porch overlooking the back yard offering a peaceful country view with a small farm on one side and woods on the other. Home features hard wood floors in all bedrooms and offers 2 extra finished rooms in Basement Barn Workshop great for many uses. Close to Central Village w Easy HWy access Nice quiet neighborhood.Offered at $269,900  View a Virtual tour at  www.KarenMartinHomes.com            08/03/2011

Westport MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:   For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 51 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Westport, MA. For the same period in 2010, 52 properties sold. This was a decrease of 1 property or 2%.   For the same period the average selling price in Westport in 2011 was $436,964 versus $369,446 in 2010, or an 18% increase.   The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Westport for this period in 2011 were 175 days versus 197 days in 2010 - a decrease of 22 days or 11%.   To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Westport MA, were off 2%, the price the h... 07/08/2011

Location, Location, Location! This beautiful Westport, Ma home offers views of the Wattupa!  Built in 2003 this home offers 2232 square feel of living area & sits on a 65340 square foot lot or 1.5 acres. Offering three bedrooms & 2.5 baths open floor plan Two car garage Close to boat ramp Additional pictures are available at Pavao Real Estate's website or view the virtual tour right here.    Contact me to schedule a private showing! Take Care,       Suzanne Sands, Associate Broker Pavao Real Estate, Westport Ma 02790  508-496-1717  06/07/2011

Lakeside, Westport MA - We invite everyone to visit our open house in Westport at 104 Highland Ave WEstport MA on June 4from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Home has everything! open floor plan, central air, Man Cave , 2 full baths 4 generous sized bedrooms , finished lower level, 2 car garage, Deck large yard. Offered at $332,000 visit www.KarenMartinHomes.com for Virtual tour and more photos 06/01/2011

There are 127 homes for sale in Westport Ma listed in the MLS. Starting at $125,000 for a 3 bedroom home on 1.28 acres ,  and range up to 2 million dollars for waterfront homes in Westport Ma. 21 of these homes are offered at under $300,000. For A FREE list of houses for sale in Westport Ma including all foreclosures and short sale real estate bargain homes visit www.WestportMaHomes.com   05/05/2011

In April 2011,  9 Homes in Westport MA were sold. compared to 8 homes sold in March.  The lowest priced home in Westport a foreclosure sold for $160,000.  The Highest price home in Westport a new construction home sold for  $589,000. * For a Free list of Homes for sale in Westport including ALL foreclosures and short sale bargain houses visit Westport Ma Homes for sale Westport Ma HUD Foreclosure Home for sale - $235,000 3 beds 2 baths  1.5 acres Call Karen 774.930.8181 Thinking of Selling your Home in Westport or Bristol county ? visit www.WestportMaHomes.com for seller reports, information on "Staging " your home to sell and request a free market opinion of your homes value. If you are struggling to pay your mortgage call or text Karen a CDPE Certified Distress Property Expert - Train... 05/04/2011

Westport Ma Home for sale in Westport Village - In the heart of Westport MA Easy HWY access Close to the Village this 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Raised Ranch home in Westport MA on Main Rd has a finished basement and is set on 1.5 Acres. For a free list of homes, foreclosures and short sale homes for sale in Westport MA visit www.WestportMaHomes.com - & More photoscontact Karen Ann Martin a HUD registred real estate agent in Westport MA for more information on HUD homes for sale Call or text ( 774) 930.8181 04/18/2011

Westport Ma Foreclosure Home - The 2 story Cape style home set on 1 acre at 378 Briggs Rd Westpoart MA has been sold. The Westport home sold for $130,000 For a Free list of homes, foreclosures and short sale bargain houses for sale visit www.WestportMaHomes.com Karen Ann Martin Re/Max Right Choice Real Estate Fall River MA 774-930-8181 04/18/2011

Westport MA Election Results  -- Incumbent Selectman Brian T. Valcourt was successful in getting his name on the ballot, but unsuccessful in his bid for re-election, finishing last in a three-way race for two three-year seats on the board. Antone C. Viera Jr. was the top vote-getter in that race, with 1,949 votes. Incumbent Steven J. Ouellette's 1,684 votes were enough to get him re-elected. Valcourt initially was ruled ineligible to be on the ballot by Town Clerk Marlene Samson, who ruled he did not submit certified nomination papers to her office by the March 8 deadline. A superior Court judge later ruled in Valcourt's favor, allowing his name to be placed on the ballot. In other contested races: -- James W. Coyne Jr. (1,662) defeated Elaine Ostroff (1,347) and John S. Jack Pacheco (... 04/13/2011

There were 8 Homes in Westport MA sold in March 2011, Up from 6 houses in Westport sold in Feb. 2011. The lowest priced home, a Foreclosure sold for $90,000  and the highest priced home sold in Westport in March sold for $875,000. Located close to the Acoaxet Club Golf Course this Cape style Waterview Westport home had views of Cockeast Pond to the Atlantic Ocean. For more information about the beautiful sea-side community of WEstport Ma visit www.WestportMaHomes.com  04/09/2011

American Legion Highway, Westport Ma Business property for sale   Commercial space over 3,000 sq ft on busy  rte 177 in WEstport MA  6,000 sq. ft., 6 bath, 4 bedroom 2 story. Now MLS® $525,000 - .This property set on 2 acres has 2  ( 2 ) bedroom luxury apartments above the business for rental income or live where you work.  OPen Space can be used for a variety of uses, Day care center, Beauty Salon, small business etc.     Property information& more photos  Karen Ann Martin Re/Max Right CHoice REal Estate Westport Ma home office Call or Text 774-930-8181 email KarenMartin1@ReMax.net 04/07/2011

In Dec. 2010 there were 8 homes in Westport Ma. sold. The number of homes sold is up from 5 homes in Westport sold in Nov. The lowest priced home a short sale, sold for $85,000. The highest priced home sold in Westport Waterfront home in Acoaxet close to the Spindle Rock Beach club sold for 2.55 million.  For a free list of Houses for sale in Westport Ma including all foreclosures, short sale bargain homes visit www.WestportMaHomes.com  Karen Martin Re/max Right Choice REal Estate Fall River MA ( 774) 930-8181 KarenMartin1@remax.net *Info from MLS listings  MLS PIN Multiple Listing Service Property Network      01/27/2011

I just received my Westport real estate tax bill and will be filing for a tax abatement, The taxes in Westport at $6.71 per thousand of assessment for 2011 are actually low compared to neighboring towns & cities. ( Rates are for 2010 ) Dartmouth Ma real estate tax rate is $7.85  Fall River Ma real estate tax rate is 9.04      If you own property in Westport Ma or another town / city in MA & you feel your real estate tax assessment is too high, you have the right to contest your assessment. To do so, you must file an application for an abatement in writing on an approved form with the Board of Assessors. You may apply for an abatement if you believe your property is valued at more than its fair cash value or it is not assessed fairly in comparison with other properties. I would be happy ... 01/02/2011

• 2,538 sq. ft., 3 bath, 6 bedroom 3 Family Home in Westport  -   3 Family Home in Westport is a Rare Find ! 1st floor has laundry in unit Nice Front porch, Dining Room, Updated Kitchen & bath, Hardwood floors.7 buildings have Lots of storage & 6 Garage spaces Plenty of Parking Set on 2 acres Lot is Waterfront on Watuppa Pond. Low Taxes and no water/sewar fees make this a good income investment property.    More photos & Virtual Tour visit www.karenMartinHomes.com  for Free list of Homes in Westport, Fall River & Dartmouth MA Foreclosures & short sale bargain homes. Karen Martin Re/'Max Right CHoice Real estate Fall River MA 774-930-8181 11/25/2010

     Nice 3-4 bedroom Raised Ranch in Taunton offering Finished lower level. Open Kitchen/Dining/Living room w. slider to deck, pool & patio featuring private hot tub ! Great home for entertaining. Look no more this home needs nothing. 2 full baths, Newer furnace & Central Air. Generous & Nicely Landscaped corner lot boasts gorgeous sunsets & a Lovely view of the John F. Parker Golf Course- Just Imagine living where you play. Make this house in Taunton your home. Virtual Tour with more photos of this well cared for home in Taunton. Karen Martin Re/Max Right Choice Real Estate Fall River MA 774-930-8181 For a free list of homes for sale in Taunton and area towns visit www.KarenMartinHomes.com 10/11/2010

SOLD- Westport Ma waterfront Home for $175,000  This quaint 3 bedroom cottage has direct waterfront access with it's own dock & sandy beach on Devol pond in Westport . Imagine a summer or year round retreat featuring Sweeping views of the pond and gorgeous sunsets. To own your own waterfront home in Westport Ma visit my website at www.WestportMaHomes.com FREE list of homes, waterfront property, foreclosures & short sale home bargains.  Discover the lakes, Westport River and lovely beaches in the sea-side community of Westport visit  Scenic Westport Ma home to some of the best beaches in New England !  Karen Martin Realtor Re/Max Right CHoice Fall river Ma Real Estate Westport Ma Home office  774-930-8181 09/27/2010

Waterview House in South Westport MA for rent- Quiet Area Open 2 bedroom Ranch style home with Cathedral ceiling in Living/Dining Gorgeous View of East Beach Westport and in walking distance ! See Photos Available now until June- rented weekly in June , July & August  Fully Furnished Large Deck Dogs Allowed ! nice private yard off st parking some storage Call Karen at 774-930-8181 Re/max Right Choice Real Estate Fall river MA Credit Check Karen Martin Realtor  Re/max Right Choice Real estate Fall River MA  774-930-8181  FREE list of Homes for sale visit  www.KarenMartinHomes.com 09/26/2010

  Westport, Ma Home for Sale $349,900 How nice would it be to come home after a long day to relax in the hot tub & admire beautiful surroundings...  This Westport home offers that and so much more! The grounds are well maintained with plenty of pretty flowers & butterflies to view from the Champion sun room! Grill outside on the large deck or inside this large eat-in kitchen. Loaded with maple wood cabinets, a nice custom center island, commercial grade stainless steel stove & refrigerator are just a few of the recent upgrades! This home also features a formal dining room, a large family room with sliders to the deck, formal living room with a fireplace. Three bedrooms with potential for more living space in the partially finished basement. This Westport home is being offered for $349,9... 09/20/2010