Harwich Land for Sale

A residential community showcasing both agriculture and resort lifestyle. Located in Barnstable County and 80 miles southeast of Boston dwells the 12,677 residents. The town was settled in 1665 and encompasses around 20.93 square miles. The local terrain landscapes are rivers, marshes, sandy beaches, harbors, freshwater ponds, forests, wetlands, and the Nantucket Sound shoreline. Bordering cities and waterways are Dennis, Brewster, Orleans, Chatham, and the Nantucket Sound. Visitors and residents have many transportation options available to them. These include the roadways of United States Route 6, Massachusetts Route 28, and the Routes of 39, 124, and 137. The Cape Cod Rail Trail is another option for those that choose to ride their bicycles. A private seaplane airport is also available for access to and from the town. Bus routes are provided by CCRTA and include the Flex route and Route H2O.

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Reasons to Invest in Property in Harwich

A small-town environment providing many activities for all age groups. Various pursuits that are available are canoeing, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Youth sports present parents with a way for their young ones to get exercise. A few of the sports teams that can be joined are basketball, softball, baseball, and field hockey. The town correspondingly affords those that want to enjoy the indoors with three libraries. The largest is the Brooks Free Library where children and adults alike can use their imagination to visit other places.

Many advantages and benefits can be obtained by purchasing vacant property in the area. Those that may find the empty spaces beneficial include farmers, ranchers, and independent small businesses.

Farmers will find that they have room to grow and expand. Cultivating the ground can also provide them with areas to plant in the future. A laid-back tactic allows the farmer to keep the area renewed while providing time for the earth to attain the needed nourishment for producing improved crops.

The ranchers will also notice rewards to the open ranges. It will deliver a place where livestock can graze and roam. Initial fees and expenses are fewer and cheaper with the unfilled terrain. A long-term investment enables the rancher a higher return over time.

The local independent small business owner can also experience many gains from the bare countryside. The parcels are more affordable than already developed lots. They can customize and build as needed or required. They are also part of the community allowing them to take pride in the town.

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A city sets up different types of zoning requirements for different areas. This helps to ensure that there will not be conflicts between residents and new developments. By controlling how the properties in an area are used they can better manage the resources necessary to support the different types of developments. There is some common zoning classification that most cities use. These classifications are as follows:

• Residential: This is an area designated for housing developments and individual homes. These developments can include condos, apartment complexes, and individual owned homes.
• Commercial: These areas are designed for retail stores, offices, restaurants, theaters, and mixed-use developments. Mixed-use developments are a residential home and an office or retail store combined. This can be convenient for a business owner who would like to be near their business.
• Industrial: This is the area set aside for heavy manufacturing and other factories which produce a lot of nice and are usually away from residential areas. These include Automobile plants, power plants, and water treatment centers.
• Rural: This is a place that farms, ranches, and orchards can be found. These properties are usually open and have many natural areas.
• Historical: This area offers protection concerning structures that have historical significance to the area.
• Environmental: These are areas set aside to protect sensitive natural regions of the city. This can include wetlands and natural forest.
• Aesthetic: this is an area that prescribes how a structure must look within a certain region.

It is possible for a zoned property to have the zone changed or an exception to what can be developed on the property. To do this, the developer must present a development plan to the city, so they can review it. The city will then review the development to see how it will impact the area and rather or not it is a good fit for the residents and developments that are already in place. This process can take a while, so it's important to be patent while your proposal is being considered.

Examples of Potential Property Costs

Gently sloping forested residential lot with around 1 acre has the potential to sell for around $135,000.

Single family zoned residential parcel waterside with forested gently sloping terrain and approximately .5 acres could market for near $159,900.

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