Set on 7 acres of riverfront property in the Weir Village, Robertson on the River offers 64 affordable loft-style apartment homes and 18,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. Robertson on the River in Taunton, Massachusetts is set among seven serene acres, overlooking the Taunton River. This community of sixty-four; one, two and three bedroom apartment homes also allocates some commercial space for businesses on the first floor. The area features a “village-like” atmosphere with public transportation, major highways, shopping, restaurants, recreation and greenspace all nearby and enjoys a riverfront green space, playground, and a basketball court. The former Robertson Mill housed a cotton factory, hosiery and yarn manufacturers, and most recently the Robertson Factories, manufacturers of curtains. The mill suffered during economic decline in the 1970s and was 75% vacant by 2003. Opportunities arose to transform the underutilized mill building into affordable housing, and opened to its first residents in November of 2005.
Apartments have 20 foot ceilings, 15 foot windows, central air, wall-to-wall carpeting, fully applianced kitchens, ample storage space, and many boast lovely views of the Taunton River. Community amenities include: off street parking, picnic areas along the river banks, a basketball court, and playground