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Eastham

The Town of Eastham is a coastal resort community straddling the arm of Cape Cod.  Located on the lower Cape, the town is bounded on only two sides by land, the other two being water, the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay.


Pre-colonial stands of oak and pine were long ago harvested for fuel and shipbuilding and the terrain of the town is now heavily saltmarsh and sand. Dissatisfied with Plymouth, in 1644 the directors of the Colony sent a seven-man delegation to scout Eastham for a new site for the center of government.  The decision was not to move, but the seven members of the delegation brought their families and established a new town.  The town has several harbors and these and the abundant shellfish are probably what brought these early settlers from the Plymouth Colony. 


The settlers' economy was based on agriculture, fishing and salt making, but Eastham's summer resort history began as early as 1830 when the Methodist Church established a summer camp meeting ground in town. The coming of railroad connections in 1870 stimulated local market gardening and Eastham specialized in cranberries and asparagus for the city markets. 


Eastham had cod and mackerel fisheries and oysters to ship north. The town's harbors were not as good as those of other communities in the area, so agriculture remained more important to the town in the 19th century than did maritime trades.  Grain production was abundant enough to allow Eastham to export her grain, while industry was never a real factor in the town.  Residents note, however, that Swift and Company meatpackers began in Eastham before moving to Chicago.


Some original landscapes are still visible in the section of town inside the National Park areas while intensive modern residential growth has taken place in other areas of town.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

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10th Grade Eng:

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8th Grade Eng:

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8th Grade Science:

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4th Grade Math:

87  

 

4th Grade Eng:

45  

 

Spending/Student:

$14,715

Average SAT scores:

1748

Student/Teacher Ratios:

7.8 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:5,445 Median Income in town: $53,178 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

389

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 12.9 / 1,000
Violent: 0.7 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 11 / 2 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$390,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$0

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

0%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,362

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

92

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

104

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$1,495,000

Development Opportunity! Almost 11 acres of level, cleared land at Route 6 in Eastham at the former T-Time property. Backs up to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Many potential uses including commercial with residential above...buyers please verify possibilities with the town.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$999,000

EASTHAM-Waterfront on Cape Cod Bay with views from almost every window. Breathtaking sunsets every night from your own screened in porch or walk down your steps to the beach. This charmer offers 3 BRs, 1 BTH a country styled kitchen - deck off the back for your grill and a good sized enclosed outside shower to wash the sand off before you go inside. Oil Hot Air Heat, thermopane windows and some vaulted ceilings. Washer & Dryer in the bath. Some furnishings included. Great cottage. Hurry, Hurry.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$344,900

Experience Cape Cod Living!! Only Steps to the bike trail nearby both the Bay and Ocean beaches. Recently Built in 2006 this 2 plus bedroom 2 bath Condo features hardwood wood floors, recessed lighting and access to the deck overlooking beautiful wooded land. Oak cabinet Kitchen with white tile backsplash wood floors and lots of counter space. Laundry room with a tiled floor and half bath. Two bedrooms with a large full bath and a den/office on the second floor. walkout lower level  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$459,900

PRISTINE Bright Open 3 bedroom - 2 bath Cape on cul de sac featuring custom gourmet kitchen with tray ceiling, marble/butcher block countertops - stainless appliances & Jen air convection oven all open to deck and stone patio with gorgeous plantings. Spacious cathedral ceiling fireplaced living room open to dining room with gleaming hardwood floors. First floor master with large walk in closet. Amenities include Central Air & vacuum, outside shower & fenced in yard. Easy access to bike trail & M  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$479,000

Charming and bright 4 bedroom Bow roof Cape. Delightful Cape Cod setting on quiet, private road. Spacious deck, outdoor shower, level yard for outdoor activities. Just 1.1 miles from Nauset Light Beach on the Atlantic Ocean! Bay beaches are a short 1.5 miles away. Many improvements include new hardwood floors, all new Anderson insulated windows, new front door, new bay window, new Buderus furnace, new bath downstairs, improved bath upstairs. Great rental history averaging $22,000 per season. Clo  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$597,900

Young and meticulous custom Contemporary Cape with farmer's porch in neighborhood setting a quick walk to Fort Hill, Town dock, and bike path; just 2.5 miles from Coast Guard Beach! Stunning open floor plan, gleaming hardwood, SS and granite kitchen, two-sided gas fireplace, and all the amenities for relaxed family living and gracious entertaining. Uniquely designed and surrounded by lovely grounds. You have to see it!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$170,050

Eastham water front condo complex. Property has 4 rooms, 2 bed, 1 bath. Nice quiet complex on the water. Sold and Inspected ?As-Is?. Buyer to confirm all information and determine conformance with building codes, zoning, laws, rules and regulations. No changes to Seller Addenda.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$235,900

Three bedroom summer cottage convenient to town and town beaches. Large family room with wood burning stove. Large eat in kitchen, outdoor shower, storage shed. Sleeps 6. Several weeks already rented for summer of 2012 for $725.00 weekly. House is currently on cesspool.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$690,000

EASTHAM-Marshfront with Bayviews and those great Cape Cod Bay Sunsets. Neat as a pin and ready to move into. This 3 BR, 2 BTH home with Central A/C and a beautiful Great Room facing the marsh. Watch the hawks, fox, blue herons and all the wildlife that love the marsh. The lower level has one of the BRs and BTHs with it's own private entrance and patio. If all of this is not enough there is also a great detached 2 car garage with a staircase going to an unfinished space above. $690,000.00  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$245,000

Location! Close to the National Seashore, Cape Cod Rail Trail & more! This diamond in the rough has had some updates including a New Boiler/Oil Tank, Title V & H2O Heater in 2004, but still needs some TLC. Features a great 1+acre lot w/Large Deck & Privacy, Fireplaced Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath & is year round. Nice opportunity for someone looking for that quintessential Cape Cod Cottage. This is a short sale, subject to lenders approval. House is being sold as-is.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$479,900

Short walk to Cooks Brook Beach or drive to the National Seashore from this newer Cape set down a long driveway offering lots of privacy.The main level of this house has an open flow from kitchen to dining to livingroom with cathedral ceiling, skylight, fan and fireplace. There is also a bedroom and full bath with laundry here. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms and the second full bath. Outside there is a two car detached garage and room to play or relax in the tranqility. Great investment.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$849,900

Spectacular sunsets, panoramic unobstructed ocean views of Cape Cod Bay! Easy access/short steps down to one of the Cape's lovliest beaches from this fantastic property. Rare opportunity for turn key home with steady strong rental history. Newer septic and new water conditioning system, and Conservation approval in hand for new large wrap around deck. Outdoor shower also. Sit back and relax on large oceanfront deck in this charming home in wonderful location.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$249,900

Walk to The Beach! Last lot in Great neighborhood. Property abuts Cape Cod Rail Trail for your biking pleasure! 3 bedroom septic system has been designed for this property to give you a head start in the building process. half mile to a public beach on pristine Great Pond!! Real Estate taxes are low in Eastham ! Time to build your dream home!!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$195,000

South Eastham - Large 2.03 acre lot convenient to the National Seashore, Fort Hill and shopping in Orleans. Short drive to First Encounter Beach and Coast Guard Beach. The land has a curb cut on the Southeast side of Hwy. 6 to take you back off the road to the most likely buildable site to place your home for privacy. Buyers and Buyer Agent to verify all information. Information deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$369,900

N Eastham-Oceanside of town-Lots of space in this 4 BR, 3 BTH home. Great Sun Room off the Dining & Kitch Area, Full Brick Wall FP in the LR w oak flooring & 2 sets of French Doors, lg 2 level FR or a super Master Suite & a sunny center hall entry way complete the 1st fl. Upstairs 4 BRs, 1 BTH w access from MBR & Hall. Lower walkout level - full Bth, office/exercise room, Entertainment area w 2nd FP & wet bar - great for overflow guests. Dead Ended street with a cul de sac & all for $369,900.00  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$445,000

So. EASTHAM-Gambrel in a super locatiion very near Orleans Center and Rock Harbor. Underground utilities - total of 4 BRs, 2 BTHs & 2 LR's.. First fl offers 2 BRs, Eat In Kitch w sliders to a rear deck, Second level is currently set up as an in law apt w 2 BRs, Full BTH, unpermitted kitchen and 2nd Living Room. Garage Under w access to the poured foundation basement. Bike Trail & Dyer Prence Bch on the Bay is also nearby.  






 

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