Sandwich, MA Real Estate

Sandwich, Massachusetts is the oldest community on Cape Cod and is located in Barnstable County. In the 2010 U.S. Census, it had a population of 20,675. It has a total area of 44.2 square miles with 42.7 square miles of land and 1.5 square miles of water. Founded in 1639, it will celebrate 380 years of existence in 2019. Cape Cod Bay lies on its northern border. Though only 3.3% of its area is water, the community is impacted by that small amount, as the Cape Cod Canal runs through the community, dividing the northern area from the rest of the town. There are six beaches on the town’s northern border. Boston is 57 miles northwest of the city. The community is linked to the metro area by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter rail stations of Kingston/Route 3 and Middleborough/Lakeville. U.S. Route 6, a four-lane divided highway, also passes through the town.

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Single-Family Houses for Sale

There are 7,335 households and 8,748 housing units in the town. Almost 91% of the residences are single-family houses. The median home value is $383,746. Over 60% of the homes fall into the $299,001 to $459,000 price range. Almost 19% of the homes are above $573,999 in price. Home ownership is high, with 83.5% of residents owning their homes. The age of the homes is relatively young, with 65.1% having been built from 1970 to 1999. Only 7.8% of the town’s houses were built before 1940. Three-bedroom houses are the most common size in the town, with 46.9% being this size. Two-bedroom residences make up 21.6% of the homes. Since 2000, home values have increased by 57.22%. There have been 82 homes on the market recently. These have ranged from a three-bedroom, two-bath 1,620 square-foot home that was built in 1890 listed for $219,000 to a four-bedroom, eight-bath, 5,124 square-foot home built in 2001 listed for $1,299,000.

The following is a detailed description of some of the different sections of the town:

Town Center

This is the oldest section of the town and has a population of 2,962. There are 1,761 houses in this area of the community. Owners occupy 67.1 % of homes in this neighborhood. The average price of a single-family house is $405,854. Over 60% of the homes fall into the $200,000 to $399,999 price range. The most common type of home in this section is small to medium-sized. The vacancy rate in this area is 32%, which is much higher than the national average of 6.9%. This is not an alarming rate when one considers this neighborhood’s popularity as a resort location. This section of town is where the historic beach boardwalk is located. In such areas, it is not unusual for many houses to be vacant part of the year as many people are only seasonal residents who own a vacation home.

Forestdale

The part of town lies south of the Town Center district and has a population 0f 4,099. There are 1,686 houses located here with the average price of $495,635. This is 9% higher than the average house price in the state. Almost 69% of homes in this part of town fall into the $250,000 to $399,999 price range. Owners occupy 67.8% of homes in this area of town. The most common homes range from medium to large-sized houses (four or more bedrooms). The vacancy rate is much lower than the Town Center section, averaging 9.0%. This is a very stable area of town, with the average owner having lived in his or her home an average of 12 years. This is longer than the recent national average of nine years.

East Sandwich (Eastern Area)

This area is east of the Forestdale neighborhood and has a population of 6,338. There are 3,194 houses in this area. Almost 75% have been built since 1970, with 39.1% having been built between 1980 and 1999. Over 34% of the homes fall into the $250,000 to $399,999 price range, with 38% in the $400,000 to $749,999 category. The average price of a house is $512,302, which is 13% higher than the state average. This area of town also has a high vacancy rate of 34.1% as it is situated on the ocean front and experiences seasonal fluctuations in the occupancy rate. Almost 33% of the houses in this neighborhood are only occupied seasonally.

Condos/Townhouses for Sale

The town’s number of condominiums and townhouses is very limited, making up only 2% of residences in the community. The average prices vary according to the location of the property. In the eastern area, the average price of a townhouse is $395,522, which is 5% lower than the state average. The average price in the Town Center neighborhood is $331,738, 26% lower than the state average. The Forestdale neighborhood townhouses have an average price of $395, 522. In the recent market, there were five condominiums listed. They ranged from a two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,062 square-foot unit priced at $247,500 to a two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,657 square-foot unit priced at $319,900.

The following is a description of some of the condominium/townhouse complexes in the community:

Southpoint Condominums

This 64 unit complex was built in 1986. It features two and three-bedroom condos ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 square-feet in living space. The units are priced from $188,000 to $235,000. The complex grounds are landscaped with gardens and lawns. Each two-level townhouse has a deck/patio area, deeded rights to the lake on the property, and nearby parking spots. The amenities of the complex include snow removal, landscaping, commons area, and pool. There is a homeowners’ association fee which ranges from $325 to $390 a month.

Tall Pines Condominiums

This small complex was built in 1984 and includes two townhouses. The condos are two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath, 1,050 square-foot units. They include both a large patio and backyard and abundant parking space. The complex has no homeowners’ association fee, and the units are in the $269,000 price range.

Windchime Condominiums

This four unit complex features one-bedroom, one-bath, 1,800 square-foot condos. There are no homeowner’s association fees, and the units are in the $249,000 price range.

Beach Walk Condominiums

This complex was built in 1960 and features 8 detached cottage-style units. The condos were recently remodeled and include deeded private bay beach rights. They each are two-bedroom, one-bath, 650 square-foot units. The complex amenities include beach access and trash service. The monthly homeowners’ association fees range from $34 to $100 a month. The units range in price from $129,000 to $199,000.

Captain Ellis Condominiums

This townhouse complex has eight units and was built in 1988. The complex has three-bedroom units with either two full bathrooms or two-and-a-half baths. The living space ranges from 1,800 square-feet to 2,200 square feet. The complex has been updated, and each condo features a one-car garage, extra parking spaces, a deck, and a patio. The complex amenities include landscaping, snow removal, trash services, and road maintenance. There is a monthly homeowners’ association fee ranging from $175 to $380. The units range in price from $234,000 to $274,000.

Brightside Lane Condominiums

This development was built in 2011 and has 42 townhouse-style units. The units are two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath, 950 square-foot homes with a patio and backyard. The complex provides landscaping, trash services, snow removal, and commons area access. There is a monthly homeowners’ association fee ranging from $130 to $140. The units range in price from $130,000 to $194,000.

Oceanside Condominiums

This is a 1936 complex that has nine cottage-style condominiums. The development includes both two-bedroom and three-bedroom units, ranging from 690 square-feet to 840 square-feet of living space. The units are located on the ocean front in the eastern section of town. The complex amenities include landscaping, trash services, snow removal, and road maintenance. The monthly homeowners’ association fees range from $150 to $300.

Apartments

Over fifteen percent of the town’s residents are renters. The average monthly rent is $2,319. Apartment buildings and complexes account for 6.9% of the community’s residences. The average rental prices can vary greatly over the community. In the Town Center district, the average rent is $1,434. This is lower than 71% of all other areas across the state. Most of the apartments in this section of town are located in high-rises or large complexes. The average rent in the Forestdale neighborhood is $2,044. This is higher than 68.2% of other communities across Massachusetts. Most of the apartments in this area of the city are located in smaller apartment buildings. The highest rental prices in the town are in the eastern section. The average monthly rent is $2,369. This is higher than 82.5% of the rest of the state. Most apartments are located in small apartment buildings in this area. The average year of construction of apartments in this neighborhood is 1974.

The following is a description of some of the apartment complexes in the city:

Osprey Lane Apartments

This complex is located in the eastern area of town. The development has three different sizes. There is a one-bedroom, one-bath, with 630 square-feet of living space. The mid-size apartment is a two-bedroom, one-bath, 925-930 square-foot unit. The largest apartment is a three-bedroom, two-bath with 1,250 square-feet of living space. The small unit rents for $960 a month, the mid-size for $1,095, and the large unit rents for $1,250 a month. The apartments feature carpeting, disability-accessibility, extra storage, and efficient appliances. It is also a pet-friendly complex, allowing tenants to have one cat. The complex amenities include landscaping and a children’s play area.

Shawme Heights Apartments

This is a 44 unit complex that is a senior adult community. It features 41 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units. The rent for the small apartment is $1,117 a month. The rent for the larger unit is $1,485 a month. Tenants are eligible for rent assistance since the complex is in the Section 515 Housing Program for the state.

Shawme Heights II Apartments

This is a 50 unit complex that is a senior adult community. Tenants are eligible for rent assistance since the complex is eligible under Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly. The complex has handicap-accessible units.

365 Route 6A Apartments

This small complex was built in 1930 and has nine units. It is located in the eastern area of the town.

20 Route 6A Apartments

This complex has seven small cottage-style units that were built in 1952. Each is a one-bedroom, one-bath unit with approximately 425 square-feet of living space. The complex is situated in a wooded area. The estimated average monthly rental price is from $650 to $700.

71 Main Street Apartments

This small complex developed from the historic Edward Dillingham House. It is a two-story development with seven units. Each is a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment.

141 Main Street Apartments

This small apartment building was built in 1857 and features five units. The monthly rental price ranges from $875 for Unit 1, to $895 for Unit 4. The fifth unit is a studio apartment on the third floor that rents for $775 a month.

Community Overview

Though the town has had a history of serving as a weekend beach get-away resort, there are several positive characteristics that makes it an ideal location for a permanent home. First, the local economy is good and promises to get even better. The unemployment rate for the community is 4.2% with job growth of .68%. Experts forecast that over the next ten years, the area will see a job growth of 37.16%.

Second, the property market is healthy. Home values grew by 4.9% since 2017, and professionals believe that these will continue to increase 3.4% in the next year. The percentage of homes with negative equity is also positive at 5.4%, which is much better than the U.S. average of 10.4%. The house prices in the town also make it an attractive place to move as compared to other nearby communities, which have much higher housing prices. The average value of a home in Bourne is $367,100, which is 3% more than the town’s $358,300 average price. It is also a good area for renters, as the average rental price is just under the surrounding area’s average rental price of $1926.

Finally, the town has a strong commitment to investing in the education of the area students. The local school district spends $16,151 annually per student on education, which is much higher than the U.S. average of $12,383 per student.

With these positive aspects combined with the natural beauty of the coastline, it is understandable why the area has grown in population by 32% since 2000. As one former resident said, “I absolutely loved growing up in [in this town] on Cape Cod...I would definitely choose to live here again if I could do it all over.”

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