East Harwich, Harwich
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The Town of Harwich is a resort and residential community located on the south side of the Cape peninsula, with an extensive shoreline on Nantucket Sound. It was settled around 1665, and incorporated in 1694. Its early economy included agriculture and maritime industries and its history has included boom and bust cycles from the earliest days of the community.
When the whaling industry collapsed with the discovery of oil, the community's emphasis shifted to cod fishing. By 1802, 15 to 20 ships were shore fishing and another four ships were cod fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, and by 1851, there were 48 ships employing 577 men and bringing in thousands of tons of cod and mackerel. The eventual decline of the fishing industry in Harwich by the latter part of the 19th century was caused by increases in the size of ships which eventually outstripped the shallow port's ability to house them. Residents turned to the development of cranberry bogs and resorts for summer visitors, working side-by-side with Portuguese immigrants.
The first resort hotel opened in 1880 and both the cranberry and the tourist industries remain substantial parts of Harwich's economy in the present. In 1775, when Separatists and Baptists outnumbered Orthodox Congregationalists, Harwich burghers felt independent enough to refuse to support a minister with public tax monies and they continued refusing to do so for 18 years. The town showed religious diversity from the first, including residents who are Baptists, Methodists, Reformed Methodists (anti-episcopal), Wesleyans and Catholics, among others.
Commercial, motel and condominium development has been intense along the Route 28 corridor and suburban development has significantly decreased the remaining agricultural landscape, but the town retains much of its 19th century character, including period Portuguese farmhouses.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
76 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
101 |
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8th Grade Math: |
36 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
73 |
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8th Grade Science: |
46 |
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4th Grade Math: |
146 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
90 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,690
Average SAT scores:
1556
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.7 to 1
Community
Population:12,387 Median Income in town: $51,848 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 19.4 / 1,000
Violent: 2.3 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
9
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $348,750
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $357,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -2%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,938
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
83
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
92
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,900
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Mint condition Cape that's been totally renovated recently. Flexible fllor plan. Choice of first or swconf floor master bedroom suite, with a Bonus Bedroom/Den. Newer roof, siding, windows, septic, kitchen, baths, furnace, etc. granite tops in kitchen & baths. New SS Apliances, Travertine tile in baths, and custom Tumbled Marble Shower & Tub Surround. Both baths have double bowl sinks. Nice yard and landscaping with a new fence. very private back yard with good size deck for entertaining.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$209,000
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Beautiful, brand new neighborhood. This lot is surrounded by all new custom homes. In a subdivision of six lots, on a cul-de-sac lane. Level lot, and mostly cleared you will have little work to do to start building your dream home. Perk tests have been done and are approved. You are close to everything including Thompson's Field, 93 acres of trails for you or your furry friend. Come make your dream a reality. ------------------------------------------
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$425,000
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House beautiful! This striking home is pristine and has a postcard pretty setting. Stunning family room has custom built-ins, gas fireplace and walls of glass that look over private yard and gorgeous perennial beds. Living room has wood burning fireplace and is spacious enough for a formal dining area. Three season room is a great spot for morning coffee and the sports section. The Master is very large and features a sitting area/home office space. Lower level has terrific finished space-perfect
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$769,900
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Custom kitchen cabinets with granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances inclulding a 6 burner gas range and wall ovens. Open floor plan on the first floor including a gas fireplace open to the dining room and family room. 1st floor master bedroom with walk-in closet. Master bathroom has his and her vanities and jacuzzi tub. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor each have a walk-in closet and full bathroom. House was designed for entertaining. A must see!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,000
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4 bedrooom Cape overlooking the old Cranberry Bog and the National Golf Course sited on an acre lot gives lots of privacy in your back yard. Walk to the landing on Pleasant Bay. Living room with fireplace, open kitchen dining area with sliders to double decks, family room and master suite on the first floor. 3 bedrooms and bath up. If you need more living space the walk-out basement is ideal to finish off. Seller said room for garage
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$595,000
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Only 1/4 mile to Long Pond for swimming boating and great fishing. 4 bedroom home with dramatic open kitchen living room and dining area with soaring ceilings and two sided floor to ceiling stone fireplace to enjoy in family room too. Sliders to fenced in yard with in-ground pool. Large master suite with walk in closet and private bath. Attached in-law apartment above the 2 c garage in the main house. Additional 2 c garage with living space above. This property offers lots of opportunities.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,000
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Pleasant Bay only.3 mile away...Sited high at the end of a pretty cul-de-sac on a 1.05 acre lot is this spacious three bedroom two bathroom Cape style ranch. Lovely living room with fireplace, light filled dining and kitchen with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Access the fabulous back deck from sliding glass doors in the dining area. Owner's suite is privatly situated. Two guest bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors, built-ins, crown mouldings and more. Take Flight to Eagles Nest!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$475,000
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Special opportunity in pastoral E. Harwich. Antique Farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, dining room & pantry; Separate 2-floor Antique Barn; Garage builidng has 2 separate, legal income apts 1BR and 2 BR. Over 2 acres, legally subdivided to allow new construction of up to 4 BR home. Not a "ride-by" - ideal for home occupation,artist studio. Note-Total Assessment does yet not include 1+ acre buildable lot.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$619,000
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Serene and peaceful pond front ranch close enough to shopping yet far away from the hubbub.This light filled home has three generous sized bedrooms,a bright remodeled kitchen which is open to the dining room with a fireplace and views of the pond.The living room and dining room are an open floor plan with an easy flow for entertaining.There is a den for guests or it can be used as a office.The basement is a walkout to the pond side patio. There is also a two car attached garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$334,000
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4 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape on side street with drive under garage. 2X6 construction and well insulated. Sunny and freshly painted interior with solid 6 panel doors. Open living area with dining room slider to deck with a nice 1/3 acre lot for summer time entertaining. Convenient location and a short drive to Pleasant Bay and Long Pond
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