Mashpee, MA Real Estate

An Overview

The small town of Mashpee lies inland on western Cape Cod, in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Today it reportedly encompasses some 23.4 square miles and extends south to include South Mashpee, a community adjoining a section of the Atlantic coastline along Nantucket Sound. The town's population of over 14,000 people resides within this administrative zone, with some 10,000 residents clustered in town and the remainder scattered around outlying rural areas.

The community lies in a scenic location within a 60 mile radius of Boston and within a 50 mile radius of Providence, Rhode Island. Camp Edwards and the Otis Air National Guard Base cover land immediately to the west of town. Situated just a few miles north, U.S. Route 6 provides ready access to communities in eastern Cape Cod. To the northwest, the highway connects with State Route 3 and provides direct transportation into the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area.

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Commuters can reach Rhode Island by traveling west along Interstate 195, accessing the highway via Route 6. Yet this quiet town lies well outside major transportation corridors through the Bay State. Most residents find employment opportunities within the local area or in neighboring communities. A regional bus line serves this community and offers transportation to other towns on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod has achieved renown as a popular vacation destination. It has become a center of tourism in Massachusetts, particularly during the summer months. Cape Cod Bay adjoins the northern shores of the cape, while Nantucket Sound lies immediately south. Beautiful coastal scenery in this region lends a distinctive quality to the locale.

The town supports an important local attraction, The Cape Cod Children's Museum. The Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge maintains extensive open spaces within portions of the community. Scenic South Cape Beach State Park sits just a short drive southwest of town providing view of Nantucket Sound, as does the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. To the north of town, Route 6 allows residents to reach several nearby natural areas bordering Cape Cod Bay: Ellisville Harbor State Park, Scusset Beach State Reserve, and Shawme-Crowell State Forest.

Several prominent bodies of water lie within the extensive area administered by the town. These include Mashpee Pond adjoining the northern edge of the community, Santuit Pond encompassed within the northeastern section, and Ashumet Pond and Johns Pond on the far west. Jim Pond and Hamblin Pond lie in the far southern part of town. A natural area comprising the Mashpee River Woodlands green belt extends in a north-south direction through the community along a portion of the Mashpee River. Abigails Brook, the Santuit River, and Quakers Run also flow through portions of this community. The prevalence of waterways permits many homes in this community to offer scenic waterfront views.

The town enjoys a well-developed public school infrastructure. Most children here attend one of two public elementary schools: either Kenneth Coombs School or Quashnet School. Older pupils can enroll in Mashpee Middle School and Mashpee High. Additional private school options remain available in the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area and in some neighboring communities on Cape Cod.

Students of college age and older learners also discover some educational and training resources within this area. Cape Cod Community College conducts classes in Barnstable some 10 miles northeast of town. Within a 30 mile commuting distance, the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth also serves college students.

The town provides retail facilities, restaurants and medical care clinics. At least one nursing home cares for patients here on a long term basis. A small heliport also serves this area, offering rapid emergency transit capabilities for patients traveling to hospitals and specialized medical facilities.

Single Family Houses For Sale or Lease

The construction of new single family dwellings has occurred in the town on a continuing basis since the turn of the century. Owner-occupied homes predominate in this market. The average age of houses in this location falls well below the state average, in fact, possibly due to extensive building activities during the past decade.

Only a comparatively small percentage of the town's permanent population resides in rental properties (roughly 16%). Coupled with the relatively small population size of the community, the low percentage of rental properties means people seeking homes for lease here may need to search diligently to locate accommodations. It usually makes sense to begin your search for realty as soon as possible if you plan to relocate to this lovely part of Massachusetts.

House prices here cover a broad spectrum. Prospective purchasers will discover lots, detached older dwellings and new custom homes. Residential prices include some older residences dating from earlier decades, as well as houses constructed in contemporary styles. Prices vary from below $100,000 to well over $1 million for some new luxury homes with acreage. Factors such as the location, the size, the age, the floorplan, the condition, and available amenities all contribute to listing prices.

Many older homes in the community offer wood frame construction, a popular home building material in this area. Today, many property owners have embraced aluminum or vinyl siding as exterior décor materials. This type of siding generally offers better resistance to inclement weather than conventional wood siding. Due to their location on a cape, homes in this region do sometimes experience buffeting by heavy winds. Some widely popular architectural styles here include the distinctive Cape Cod style, split level, ranch style, and contemporary designs.

Some houses in this area include adjoining acreage, and many feature wooded lots with lovely waterfront views. If you've searched for homes with adjoining docks or private marinas, you can find some properties with these amenities here. Homes adjoining Nantucket Sound or local waterways frequently reach the realty marketplace in this town.

Due to the proximity of many homes to water in the community, prospective buyers may find it useful to explore flood insurance and waterproofing issues. While some neighborhoods sit inland, others adjoin the coast and may experience impacts from seasonal storms. Although infrequent, floods have occurred in some sites here in the past.

Condos/Townhouses For Sale or Lease

Condominium and townhome residential communities in this town display a variety of charming architectural styles. Several developments project a specifically Cape Cod themed décor, displaying quaint cottage or rustic beachfront motifs. Property seekers will discover properties ranging in size from compact one bedroom and single bath units to spacious multi-bedroom and multi-bathroom attached dwellings with garages. You'll locate both single level and multi-level attached homes in this marketplace.

Many of the condos and townhouses here date from the 1980s, or from more recent years. Some offer units for rent or for sale. If you plan to purchase a condo or townhome as an investment property, it usually proves wise to check with the association in advance to determine whether any provisions govern the availability (or not) of subleasing by property owners. Sometimes condo communities restrict the ability of owners to sublease, while in many cases communities encourage this practice.

Different residential developments here offer variable condo association fee structures. These recurring charges, usually monthly, but sometimes quarterly or annually, typically contribute to the maintenance of building exteriors. The payments support items such as grounds keeping, maintaining roofs and exterior siding, and keeping shared group facilities in good condition. This aspect of owning condos, townhouses, and patio homes appeals to many people in the Cape Cod Area, since it typically reduces or eliminates an individual property owner's maintenance responsibilities.

In general, although exceptions do exist, well maintained condo and townhouse units in this area which supply panoramic waterfront views command higher prices. The presence of in-demand amenities, such as swimming pools and private decks or patios, may also contribute to the listing price. With an impressive variety of attractive properties in this location, home buyers and renters frequently opt for units in residential communities.

Apartments For Rent

Some rental apartments do exist in the town. However, it appears the comparatively limited supply of available properties within this category means prospective tenants should expect to encounter competition for attractively priced rental units. Competition for rentals becomes especially keen during warmer months of the year when many tourists visit this area for extended holidays.

If you plan on relocating to this community and you prefer to rent, you may experience an easier time finding houses or condos for lease than apartments in apartment buildings. Some tenants evidently prefer to enter into long term lease agreements. During 2016, median gross rents in the community stood in the low $800 per month range. Median rental list prices at that time averaged over $1,400 per month.

Developers have constructed a few apartment buildings in the community. One and two bedroom units predominate, although some larger three and four bedroom units also become available from time to time in this marketplace. Several apartment complexes offer studio apartments. Larger households may experience longer waiting periods during the search for suitable rental units due to the challenges of locating multi-bedroom apartment rentals.

Many apartment complexes in the town furnish modern floor plans and trendy styles; quite a few offer extensive surrounding lawns, recreational spaces and other in-demand amenities. Pet policies vary from one complex to another. Some landlords welcome tenant pets while others impose some pet restrictions. Prospective tenants may find it useful to consider applying for waiting lists to rent units in apartment complexes which meet their requirements.

In order to rent an apartment, tenants usually need to provide a security deposit. Most landlords also ask prospective tenants to complete a rental application. Applicants with excellent credit histories and favorable references from previous landlords may enjoy an advantage in the search for rental properties over applicants without any credit history.

Since supply and demand largely controls the availability of apartment units in the community, new construction in this area may lead to a larger number of available rental properties here in the future. Although the town does not maintain a large permanent population, it does occupy a scenic locale amidst some unique natural settings. The popularity of the community as a tourism destination also impacts the availability of rental properties. Visitors to the community during warmer months likely contribute to the high demand for rental space during certain seasons of the year.

We Help Home Sellers And Home Seekers

During the first quarter of 2018, the Zillow.com website estimated the average real estate listing price across all categories of properties in town at $272 per square foot and noted this figure falls below the metropolitan average for Cape Cod as a whole. (That listing statistic stood at $296 during the same time period.) Prospective property purchasers should recognize real estate transaction prices sometimes fluctuate based upon supply and demand factors.

Boston City Properties assists people selling and leasing realty in this community. We also offer services of value to prospective home buyers and tenants. Whether your maintain a personal interest in real estate in this location as a home owner or a home seeker, or whether you'd like to invest in multiple properties in this beautiful region of Massachusetts, you may find it helpful to speak with one of our company's representatives. We possess familiarity with this marketplace.

For example, have you considered searching for real property here in advance of a pending relocation? Consider requesting our assistance. We'll do everything possible to ease your search by assisting you in locating the types of real properties that meet your requirements. Share these details with us, and we'll contact you when we become aware of a listing fitting your criteria.

Home sellers and landlords also appreciate our services. We offer objective information and advice about the current realty market. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss your property with us.

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Boston City Properties serves people seeking to market or purchase a variety of different types of residential properties within the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area and its environs. We assist people in Mashpee, Massachusetts and outlying areas. Our firm focuses on the exciting Greater Boston Metro Area.

If you'd like to list real property, or locate a home to purchase or lease, we look forward to helping you. Simply contact us via the convenient website form. You can also reach us by calling 617-247-1933.

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