West Harwich, Harwich
switch to other town
Compare to another town

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.
|
School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
76 |
|
10th Grade Eng: |
101 |
|
8th Grade Math: |
36 |
|
8th Grade Eng: |
73 |
|
8th Grade Science: |
46 |
|
4th Grade Math: |
146 |
|
4th Grade Eng: |
90 |
|
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:
5
/ 12
/ 0
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
|
RECENT LISTING
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$400,000
|
Spacious 1,997 sq ft of living space 2BR 2.5BA townhome at the Belmont. Master suite has private bath, cathedral ceiling & fireplace. Guest bedroom w/ private bath, large open living/ dining room area with wet bar & sliders to courtyard. Breakfast nook in Kitchen has sliders to front courtyard. Gas heat, central A/C, private garage plus amenities of Belmont pool, beach, restaurant, tennis, on site management, & gated entry.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$269,000
|
Spacious 1209 sq ft two bedroom 2 bath condominium at The Belmont. Large master suite with walk in closet and private bath. Living room and guest bedroom have sliders to the garden view balcony. Property has beautiful landscaped grounds, 8 acres of sandy beach front on Natucket Sound, heated pool, tennis courts and private restaurant. Resort lifestyle for year round enjoyment or summer pleasure.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$264,000
|
Year-round single family free-standing condo in 9-unit Pine Grove Tennis Center. Many updates include a fully equipted gourmet kitchen and a remodeled bath. Open family room/dining area with lots of light, wood floors. New roof in 2007. Two decks(one off the Master BR), exclusive use of partially fenced-in yard with mature plantings. Six tenths mile to Ocean beach. Great property for yearly, seasonal, or rental ownership. Also available is cottage #3 next door. Buy seperately, or together.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$164,000
|
Free-standing seasonal cottage in 9-unit Pine Grove Tennis Center set back from Rte 28. Completely remodeled in 2008 with fully equipted gourmet kitchen, and a new full bath. The open living/dining area has wood floors and a ceiling fan. French doors lead to a private deck overlooking the exclusive use yard. The complex is six tenths of a mile from Ocean beach. Use seasonally or as a rental property. Note that MLS #71376015, a year-round 3 BR cottage, can be purchased as a package with #3.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$749,000
|
What you have been waiting for a first floor 3 bedroom in building 1. Large open living dining room has sliders to the ocean front balcony. Only a few steps away from the pool, beach, children's area and restaurant. Master bedroom and guest room have sliders to the west side balcony. Come and enjoy the Beachfront resort lifestyle at The Belmont.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,000
|
Great living space in this 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch near the beach and close to shopping, post office and restaurant. Spacious family room has a cathedral ceiling, living room with dining area, kitchen offers an eating area and access to the charming brick floor sitting room.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$3,400,000
|
East meets West in this unique Nantucket Sound direct waterfront home with a guest house. Main house was totally rebuilt in 2003 and has many special features all about movement and capitalizing on the mesmerizing views, i.e. fish pond/fountain using a grinding mill stone; indoor water fall; hand painted murals; soaring ceilings and unique fixtures to name a few. Main house has 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths,3 gas fireplaces (2 double sided) 2 wet bars, 3 decks (beach side, wrap around first floor and se
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$395,000
|
Beautifully updated spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium with water views at The Belmont. Features new kitchen, mahogany deck off the bedrooms and living room, master suite offers private bath, ample closets including a walk-in-closet. Garage parking and all the amenities The Belmont has to offer.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$275,000
|
This home has many energy saving features; south facing home with new windows, 2 zone heating system, Munchkin boiler. Come and see the bright open floor plan, with a slider to the large deck for entertaining. There's room in the basement for the extra company. This home offers privacy and a convenient location. Brand new 3 bedroom septic is already engineered. All measurements are approximate, buyer agents encouraged to verify.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$235,000
|
$3,000 dollar credit to buyer at closing. Spacious 1,209 square foot one bedroom condo perfect for your Cape Cod getaway. Kitchen offers breakfast nook, spacious pantry closet and laundry, open dining living room with sliders to private balcony. Luxury living in the lifestyle you have always dreamed of, features include private beach, pool, tennis, restaurant, and gated entry.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$649,000
|
The Belmont offers 5 star living on the water. Private beach, pool, tennis courts, gated entry on-site management and restaurant. This townhome has been upgraded beyond belief. Gleaming hardwood floors in the living areas, new kitchen with granite counters, breakfast nook with sliders to patio, spacious living room offers formal dining area, with wet bar for entertaining, fireplace and sliders to rear enclosed patio. Master w/fireplace & private bath. Lower level not included in sq footage.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$449,000
|
Sought after first floor condo. Spacious open living room with dining area has sliders to the balcony with steps to the back yard. Large Master bedroom suite has a private bath, 2 guest bedrooms one is perfect for den. Open kitchen with breakfast counter and wet bar. Laundry room, large storage unit with your garage parking space. Resort style living with private beach pool, tennis courts, restaurant and gated entry.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$699,000
|
Wonderful penthouse 3 bedroom end unit at The Belmont live the life of vacation every day. Take in the fantastic ocean views and enjoy the private ocean beach on Nantucket Sound, or the pool, play a game of tennis, eat at the restaurant on site, all with the security of a gated community.Master bedroom has private bath.open living dining area 2 guest bedrooms, elevator and fantastic views.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,700,000
|
Your place on the beach. Promenade on the spectacular stretch of white sandy beach, or sit on your patio and enjoy the tranquility of the rolling seas. Own 117 feet of the finest beach on Nantucket Sound. 3 bedroom wood shingle ranch sitting high and dry with a protected sea wall. Features master bedroom with private bath, open living dining area. 2 car garage and lots of glass to enjoy the phenomenal ocean views. Great expansion possibilities
|
|
|
TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$225,000
|
Great West Harwich location for summer or year round enjoyment. Nice level lot, walk to shopping, Harwich Junior Theatre and close to Nantucket Sound beaches.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$650,000
|
Fantastic 3 bedroom unit open dining / living room w/ wet bar, kitchen offers breakfast bar enjoy the private beach, pool, tennis on site restaurant and gated entry.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$549,000
|
This unit is in pristine condition. One of the larger 3 bedrooms offering 1,909 sq. ft. of living space. Living room with dining area, wet bar & sliders balcony, kitchen offers breakfast counter Master bedroom has a full tile bath and sliders to rear balcony. Second bedroom also has sliders to balcony, presently the owners are using the third bedroom for den/office with wonderful built-ins. Cabana 58 is available for $45,000. Private beach, restaurant, pool, tennis, & gated entry.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$899,000
|
Please do not count this property out because of the number of days on the market. It did start out as many homes did priced very high. Today you cannot find a better price for a water front home or lot with a dock. Offering easy access to Nantucket Sound in a Boston Whaler or fishing from the private dock. Great also for kayaking the scenic river. 306 feet of frontage on the water, total 1.86 acres. Plenty of room for future expansion, pool or tennis courts. Cute 2 bedroom 2 bath home with
|
|
|