East Bridgewater, MA

East Bridgewater is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,822 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fall River- New Bedford- Wakefield, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

East Bridgewater was first settled in 1659 as part of the Plymouth Colony and was officially incorporated as a town on February 8, 1798. The town's name is derived from its location east of Bridgewater Village (now Fall River), west of Easton and north of Taunton.

The early economy of East Bridgewater was based on agriculture and milling; however, with the arrival of the railroad in 1849 and subsequent industrialization, the town began to grow rapidly. Today, East Bridgewater is home to a number of major businesses including Michelin North America (a tire manufacturer), Raytheon (a defense contractor), General Electric (a multinational conglomerate), and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (one of the world's largest producers and marketers of consumer products). Additionally, East Bridgewater is home to several colleges and universities including Northeastern University, Suffolk University Law School and Lesley University.

Real estate in East Bridgewater has always been an important part of the community; today, it continues to be one of the most popular investments available in Massachusetts. There are a number of reasons for this: First off, East Bridgewater is located within close proximity to both Boston and Providence; making it an ideal place to live or invest if you are looking for both city life amenities as well as plenty of space for recreation or farming activities outside the city limits. Additionally, many homes in East Bridgewater were built during what has been called "The Golden Age"of real estate development – between World War II and 1970 – when prices were high due to strong economic growth nationwide coupled with limited availability stock. As a result, many homes currently for sale in East Bridgewater are either brand new or have undergone significant renovations over recent years which have increased their value considerably.

If you are interested in purchasing or selling property in East Bridgewater – or anywhere else within Massachusetts – please do not hesitate to contact us at The Gannett Company Real Estate Agency! We would be happy to provide you with information about all available properties within our market area as well as answer any questions that you may have about buying or selling real estate in Massachusetts