Scituate Condos

This town had a population of 18,133 in the 2010 U.S. Census. It is located in Plymouth County, 25 miles southeast of Boston. It sits on the Massachusetts Bay in the South Shore area. It has a total area of 31.8 square miles. The community has a varied shoreline, with a rocky granite northern shore, salt marshes for the southern shore, and sandy beaches in the middle. The Massachusetts Transportation Authority provides commuter rail service through two stations in the town.

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Buying a Condo

The average price of a townhouse is $783,000. Properties on the recent market have ranged from a two-bedroom, three-bath, 2,063 square-foot townhouse for $550,000 to a three-bedroom, four-bath, 2,714 square-foot unit for $1,149,000.

The following is a description of some of the complexes in the town:

Country Club

This 1989 development has 26 units. It is located near the MBTA Commuter Rail station as well as Massachusetts Route 3A. The townhouses range in size from two to four bedrooms. Each unit features a fireplace, a deck, cathedral ceilings, and hardwood flooring. Community amenities include garage parking. The price of a typical two-bedroom was recently $550,000.

Dreamwold

This complex is in the central district of the community. It was built in 1984 and has 26 townhouses. The MBTA commuter rail station is nearby. The units come in one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. Each unit features a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and a deck. The complex amenities include a swimming pool, clubroom, and garage parking. The price range of two-bedroom units is from $386,000 to $513,000.

James Landing

This development is located near Massachusetts Route 3A and the MBTA commuter rail station. It was built in 1998 and has 50 units that are close to the city waterfront. Each unit has an open floor plan, a fireplace, and hardwood flooring. Community amenities include dock access at the River Way Marina and a heated swimming pool. The price range of units is in the mid $400s.

Over 60 properties have been sold in the community over the last six months. This multitude of choices increases the difficulty of finding the best unit. Purchasing a property requires close consideration of the complex and homeowners’ association. “A well-run [co-op] building will set aside a third of the money for major structural repairs or an emergency fund. You don’t want to move into a [unit] only to find out a few weeks later that the association is broke and can’t afford to pay for an urgent repair like a leaking roof,” advises one market analyst. A consumer should consider selecting an experienced agent as a buyer’s representative who is familiar with the town and the condo complexes. Boston City Properties has the local knowledge needed to help you in your search. Contact us and arrange for our buyer’s representative services to guide you to the best property.

Selling/Listing a Condo

While a town like this that has many properties to select from is a buyer’s dream, it can be a seller’s nightmare. The seller’s issue is how to highlight the special features of his or her property so that it rises above the crowded field and attracts a prospective buyer’s attention. A property professional can help a seller do that. “It's wise to make sure your listing agent differentiates your unit from the others based on its positive attributes, advises a property professional. Boston City Properties has the expertise to help you market your unit successfully. Contact us and put our experience to work for you as your listing agent.

The Neighborhoods of the Community

There are three primary neighborhoods in the community. The following is a brief description of the three:

North Scituate

The median property price is $639,224 in this neighborhood. It is located north of the downtown area and includes the northern coastal area of the community. This area of town enjoys the highest appreciation in property values in the community.

Town Center

This central neighborhood has a median price of property is $615,113. The vacancy rate of 12% and the seasonal occupancy rate is 8.4%. This indicates the popularity of the area during the tourist season.

Clapps Corner/Gannett Corners

This is the town’s western section. The median property price is $578,591, which is 6.3% lower than the town’s average. The vacancy rate is 0%, which may indicate a tight property market.

There are many factors that make this town an appealing place in which to relocate. The local economy is good with a low unemployment rate of4.4%. The town’s crime rate is low, and the area offers a positive educational atmosphere. As one resident observed, “You don’t get a more beautiful place….”

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