About Newport County, RI

48%.

102 vs. 49.

Wow.

In January and February in 2008 there were 102 sales in Newport County. Same time period in 2009 - 49! Down 48%. Today is the last day for closings this month and I don't expect we'll see 53 closings, perhaps 15 or so..maybe.

The GOOD news is that the pending index is up, not dramatically, but up. There are 140 pending sales in Newport County and the index is approaching 3 pendings per day, so we should see an increase in closings for March/April.

Keep Hope Alive!

Tiverton RI is a picturesque sea side community located in the East Bay section of Rhode Island, a small town nestled between Acquidneck Island (Portsmouth RI and Fall River Massachusetts .Population of Tiverton is around 15,000.

People who love to drive or bicycle along beautiful roads will be astounded by the miles and miles of old stone walls, farms & countryside that probably looked very much like they did 200 years ago.

With several shops & restaurants within walking distance to one another, Tiverton Four Corners is the perfect place to spend a day in the country. You can leave your car in one of the parking lots for the whole day and stroll at your leisure. The shopping experience ranges from the quaint to the contemporary at the varied retail stores and galleries in Tiverton Four Corners. There are also bed and breakfasts nearby if you want to stay overnight in the area. Enjoy famous homemade ice cream at Gray's Ice Cream located on the East Main Rd, arguably the best home made ice cream in Rhode Island.
Sample some of the best local seafood favorites at drive-in clam shacks on the water. ( Highly recommended, sample the best fried clams, clalm cakes & lobster rolls ) Stop at a local farm stand for fresh produce picked early that morning.

In the area you can also tour the well-known Sakonnet Vineyards and the picturesque landscapes of Adamsville, Little Compton and Westport Point, MA , Enjoy an unspoiled view of nineteenth century Rhode Island!

Homes in Tiverton are affordable with houses starting in the $100,000's. Waterfront homes in Tiverton can be found on the Sakonnet River for sale up to 1 million dollars. Tiverton is known to have an excellent school system. To make your home in Tiverton get a Free list of homes for sale in Tiverton RI

Weetaboo Woods & Parden Gray Preserve Located on Main Rd. This nice walking trail surrounds a great cedar swamp, has babbling brooks with slab bridges & remains of a saw mill.

Tiverton Town Farm Rec. Area
Main Road, South Tiverton. Handicapped accessible - Sandy playground for all ages, tennis (4 courts - lighted), baseball fields (2), softball field, soccer fields (2), 1/3 mile walking track (lighted). Organizations: Tiverton Little League, Tiverton Youth Soccer, Tiverton High School Tennis Team

Pocasset Field
Main Road, North Tiverton. Multi-purpose. Regulation baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball court. Sandy playground for all ages (under school dept. stewardship). Organizations: Sakonnet Independent Baseball, Tiverton Little League, Tiverton Youth Soccer, Tiverton High School Baseball / Soccer, Tiverton Connie Mack Baseball

Fort Barton Field
Lawton Ave. Little League baseball field, soccer auxiliary field. Organizations: Tiverton Little League, Tiverton Youth Soccer

Bulgarmarsh Recreation Area
Bulgarmarsh Road, East Tiverton. Softball Field (lighted), basketball court, playground for small children, skate park (in development). Organizations: Tiverton Men's Softball League, Tiverton Little League, Sakonnet Schooners Football, Tiverton High School Softball, Tiverton Men's Sunday Morning Softball

Tiverton Beaches

Grinnell's Beach
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone: 401-625-6780
Small beach on the Sakonnet River. Good for children. Easy walk to the beach. Restrooms.

Fogland Beach/Tiverton Town Beach
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone: 401-625-6780
Swimming, picnic facilities, fishing, children's playground, restrooms, showers, changing room. Small fee

Karen Ann Martin Real Estate Agent serving Westport Ma and Tiverton & Little Compton RI Home buyers & sellers

Visit www.ViewYourDreamHome.net for Home Buyer Reports- How to Buy a Foreclosure, How to get the $8,000 home buyer credit, and more ....

Tiverton RI home sales have increased in Jan. with 3 homes sold throught the MLS Property Network in Jan. compared to no homes sold in Dec. of 2008

The lowest priced home, a foreclosure sold for $135,000 The highest priced home in Tiverton, a Colonial sold in Jan. for $400,000

For a Free list of Homes for sale in Tiverton and Little Compton Rhode Island visit

www.ViewYourDreamHome.net

Karen Ann Martin American Dream Real Estate 774-930-8181

TIVERTON, RI

There are a few things in life I am passionate about:

FOOD - I love good food and trying new recipes. I think we are lucky in this area to have such a variety when it comes to food. We have seafood, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Greek, just to mention a few.

Small to Medium Size Business - I love to support small to medium size business. I have always had a great amount of respect for the owners of these businesses. Until you have one yourself you can't image the work it takes to keep a business running never mind the sleepless nights.

Music - There is nothing better than when you are driving and you hear all your favorite songs. I have a lot of them. Once somebody made me a tape (I know I'm dating myself) called Ooh, That's my Favorite Song.

Real Estate (saving the best for last) - I love looking at homes. Lately I have been noticing some really good prices. So not being able to hold back any longer I had to go look. For those of you who read my blogs it isn't a secret how I feel about Tiverton.

Here are my picks of the week:

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch -List Price $131,900.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 646
nice neighborhood, good size fenced in yard, up-dated kitchen, hardwood floors, full basement, deck, replacement windows, septic system installed in 2006. PENDING

3 Bedroom 1 Bath Raised Ranch - List Price $149,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 1208
large yard, fenced in above ground pool area, dead end street, hardwood floors, up-dated bathroom, replacement windows, additional living area below, 2 stall garage, really nice deck, needs some work - no boiler or hot water tank. SOLD

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch - List Price $159,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 850
completely renovated, nice corner lot offering a great yard, parking for 4, hardwood & ceramic floors, new windows & roof, new stainless steel appliances. If you are looking for this size home this is a must see. PENDING

3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch - List Price $190,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 1384
nice large yard (Lot SF 17,178), vinyl siding, hardwood floors, nice lighting fixtures, makes you say Wow, I noticed painting going on. Should see soon. Once painting is done this house would merit a price increase. Just my opinion. PENDING

3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch - List Price $225,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 1232
I love when you walk through the door and you say nice! Hardwood floors, fireplace, bright dining area with sliding doors, nice size bedrooms, bathroom off one of the bedrooms, 1 car garage with lots of extra storage space, big very clean basement. Well cared for home. PENDING

Lets take a few more minutes to let you know about homes I drove by that I think you would be interested in seeing. I haven't seen the insides of these homes but if you are interested it could be arranged (if you are not currently in a contract with another agent). Of course you can see them but your agent would have to arrange the viewing.

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Cape Cod Style - List Price $144,900 - Above Grd Liv Area: 840 PENDING
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch - List Price $189,900.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 748 Expired
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch - List Price $201,900.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 944 SAME
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Cape Cod - List Price $218,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 910 SAME
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch - List Price $225,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 1216 PENDING
3 Bedroom 3 Bath Contemporary - List Price $225,000.00 - Above Grd Liv Area: 1650 Below Grd Living Area: 1100 - PENDING 2/3/09

So there you have it. Eleven homes priced $225,000.00 or less. I see you picking up those real estate books. If you want to view these properties or others and you are not in a contract or don't have a real estate agent call me at 401-369-1766 or e-mail at lgtiv@aol.com. I am always looking for properties for you.

Two Pending since I wrote this post.

Updated - 3/9/09

Updated - 3/25/09

There are many other great towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Which one should I explore next? Any requests?

Thank You,
Lisa Glowacki
Real Estate Broker RI & MA

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