Harwichport, 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:
29
/ 3
/ 1
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:
$450,000
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200 yards to Nantucket Sound beach in Harwich Port! Sunny open living space w/cathedral ceiling, skylights and ceiling fan. 2 vaulted bedrooms & bonus sun room, tile bath has storage space & laundry. Many luxury amenities include central A/C, sky-lights, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, gas cooking and heating. New foundation in 2007. Superior quality throughout. Summer Wind West is also available. Fantastic location Seller is licensed Real .Estate agent.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,900,000
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Location, Location offering incredible ocean views, steps to sandy Merkel Beach or the fashionable Wychmere Harbor Beach Club. A prime walk to the village location for dining, shopping and golf. Large living room with fireplace has access to the patio, first floor master and 2 guest bedrooms up one with sitting room Value is in the maganificent water view lot.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$450,000
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200 yards to Nantucket Sound beach in Harwich Port! Sunny open living space w/cathedral ceiling, skylights and ceiling fan. 2 vaulted bedrooms & bonus sun room, tile bath has laundry. Many luxury amenities include central A/C, cathedral ceilings, sky-lights, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, gas cooking & heating. New foundation in 2007. Superior quality throughout. Summer Wind East is also available. Walk to a great sandy beach and town
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,800,000
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Located in the private community of Saquatucket Bluffs, Private association beach or enjoy your private pool surrounded by lush plantings and brick patio. Fabulous master suite with office/sitting room, sumptuous bath w/ marble shower, gleaming pine floors & sliders to patio. Two family bedrooms each with private bath up. Updated kitchen w/cherry cabinets granite counters, & breakfast nook overlooking pool. King size living room 2BR 1BA & living room guest suite over 2 car garage. A must see.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$4,350,000
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Your residence at Wychmere Shores includes membership in the Wychmere Harbor Club where you can enjoy a variety of amenities just steps from your door, the ocean, the beach, the harbor and two oversized pools. Unit 2 offers 6,000 sq ft of single floor living with luxurious his and her master bedroom baths, custom cherry kitchen cabinets, finest craftsmanship throughout, private deck overlooking ocean & beach, spectacular ocean views and all conveniences for gracious lifestyles.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$519,408
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,995,000
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Ocean Views from almost every room! Sandy beach front plus deeded rights to association beach on Nantucket Sound from this graceful 3BR 2.5BA Cape. Front to back living room with fireplace, built-ins, formal dining area and french doors to the ocean view deck. Large kitchen with center island, dining & sitting area with access to the deck. Master bedroom suite w/private bath, dressing room & sitting /office room & french doors to ocean view deck. 2BR up with shared bath, 2 c. garage .97 acre.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,800,000
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Seaside living at its finest. Private association neighborhood with deeded rights to private beach. Over 3,300 square feet of lliving space with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, formal living room, dining room, den/study, newly added family room with views of harbor and marina. Master bedroom suite offers private bath and separate private sitting room. Upper level deck has views of Saquatucket Harbor and Channel. 2nd private rear deck is all composite decking with Artic hot tub/spa built in.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$812,000
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Best the Village has to offer. You will fall in love with this home. Originally built in 1900 lovingly restored in 1995 plus new addition including large 1st fl master suite w/family/guest bedrooms one includes separage sitting room. Dining room offers solid wainscoting and fireplace, sunny kitchen, butlers pantry dining area & sliders to private deck 660 sq ft guest cottage offers 1 BR !BA living room w/sliders to private deck enclosed porch. Garage, landscaped grounds walk to Town & Beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,750,000
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Traditional shingle Cape Cod home on a premier 1.82 acre waterfront site offering uncompromising views of Allen Harbor & beyond. 5BR 5.5BA residence designed for family living.1st & 2nd floor master suites w/private baths & sliders to outdoor space, inviting family room & living room are enhanced w/ built-ins & fireplace. Casual eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, sunroom w/ multiple sliders & cathedral ceiling. Deep water dock w/ water & electricity, steps to private association beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$645,000
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QUINTESSENTIAL BEACH HOUSE 1 short block to ocean/town features great room,sliders in liv rm & fam rm, gorgeous private patio; 3rd bdrm on 2nd flr . . .refinished pine paneling, gleaming flrs, windows galore, outdoor shower w/ new wooden arbor. . .laundry 2nd flr w/ 1/2 bathroom, new appliances, don't let this one slip like sand through your fingertips! Town approved 4 bedrooms for Title V.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,750,000
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Down a long driveway this stately 7 bedroom Cape sits off the road in the most desirable neighborhood in the Village. Enjoy associate member beach access and walk to Town for dining and shopping. Large open living room and dining area with french doors to the screen porch. Spacious master suite has sitting area and private bath. Adorable doll house offers one room and 1/2 bath. 2 car detached garage all on .66 acre.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$495,000
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Beautifully updated and maintained 4 bedroom Cape in Harwich Port close to town and beaches. Sunny family room, dining room with bay window, updated kitchen, living room with fireplace and built-ins. Upstairs has 2 spacious bedrooms and full tile bath. Lower level offers family room, garage, lovely landscaped lot with deck overlooking private yard. This home is ready for your summer enjoyment or year round living.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$799,000
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Spectacular seaside sensation within yards to glorious Nantucket Sound and within minutes to quaint Harwich Port Village. Exceptional property offering the four bedroom two bathroom main residence and the one bedroom, one bathroom guest cottage as well as orginal potting shed and garage. Open and inviting home with soaring ceilings, gorgeous floor to ceiling windows, raised panel woodowork, multiple fireplaces, fabulous family room overlooking vertyprivate and well landscaped grounds.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$619,000
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SAND DUNES AND SALTY AIR....minutes to Nantucket Sound, Allen Harbor and village activities....OPPORTUNITY IN HARWICH PORT. TWO cottages on one lot..Front cottage offers firelaced living room, screened in porch, dining room,three bedrooms and bath. The second cottage offers two bedrooms, livingroom, newer bath, kitchen, enclosed porch and spacious deck. INVESTMENT...or enjoy your summers in Harwich Port.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Walk to Nantucket Sound beach! Enter the stunning great room with beamed cathedral ceiling built-ins, gas fireplace & sliders to large deck. Dining room has sliders & kitchen also has access to deck. Master bedroom with private bath and 2 guest bedrooms. Home is ready to expand with the walk up attic and Title V septic for 5 bedrooms. Recent improvements include updated baths, new roof, furnace, hot water heater, central A/C electric panel, interior has been painted & floors refinished.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$639,000
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Sited on a level lot and surrounded by beautiful birch trees, pretty pines and a canopy of cherry trees along the drive ,is this classic four bedroom two bath Cape style home. A very spacious living room with fireplace, beamed ceilings, wainscoting and wood floors. Dine-in kitchen with sitting area and access to the in-ground pool. There is a fabulous sunroom with slate floor overlooking the deck and pool. Close to all charming HarwichPort offers...fine dining, shopping, marinas, beaches.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,200,000
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Spectacular one acre lot with views of Wychmere Harbor. Located in one of the most desirable water-side areas of Harwich Port offering private sandy beach, walk to town location and boating. The home has been lovingly maintained, with charm and character preserved. 4-5 bedrooms, private interior courtyard, three season sunroom, studio with potting shed and garage. Plenty of room for additions, pool and tennis courts. Love the antique charm or build your new home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$415,000
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Forget the commute! Live and work at home- the new American dream. This home is a great blend of yesteryear charm and modern comforts. Barn has unlimited commercial opportunities. There is a very private yard completely fenced for your furry friends. The house has large windows that let the sun in, good flow for entertaining, and flexible spaces. Delightful kitchen with high ceilings. Three bedrooms, two full baths. Currently set up with large private Master suite upstairs.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$150,000
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Beautiful Harwich Port Condo near beaches! Newly remodeled kitchen, dining area and living area. Nice one bedroom and bath unit. Brand new deck with lovely landscaped grounds where inground pool and laundy room are located. Weekly rentals and pets are allowed. Walk to beaches!
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