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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:
87
/ 39
/ 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:
Condo
PRICE:
$400,000
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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.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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2,131 sq ft Cape built 2010 offers maintance-free living within walking distance of Hawknest State Park & public beach on Buck's Pond. Gleaming wood floors, gas fireplace, granite counters, maple cabinets, 1st floor laundry fantastic travertine tile bath, sliders to patio from kitchen & family room on first floor. Master bedroom suite offers separate sitting area, travertine tile bath w/double sink, soaking tub & separate shower. Central A/C, outdoor shower, 1 c. garage. Seasonal water view.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$244,900
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Cute little Cape located on a sweet little street. Simple but perfect for the first time home-buyer or summer escape or those wishing to downsize. TLC needed. Only primary home owners' offers will be considered during the first 15 days the listing is active. No offer will be considered during the 1st 3 days on the market. P&S & seller addendum must be signed within 5 days of accepted offer. Buyer has 10 days for inspections.
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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:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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Tastefully Renovated Cape in Sought after Harwich neighborhood bordering Andrews Pond. This Cape Boasts New Kitchen w/ Maple Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances; New Construction '400 Series' Anderson Windows throughout; Gleaming refinished Hardwood floors; New Siding; Professionally painted Interior/Exterior, and New 3 Bedroom Septic. Relaxing beautiful yard has been professionally Landscaped offering mature plantings. House is configured as 4 bedroom. Truly Turn Key!
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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:
Condo
PRICE:
$119,900
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Lowest priced unit at The Harwich House. Very bright unit with southern exposure. *30 Sq. ft., very spacious. Estae Sale, so bring all offers. Excellent closet space. W/D-hookup in the master bathroom. New Kitchen flooring. Garage included. Walk to bike trail, church, park, town hall, library, and local stores, and restaurants. Monthly fee includes: Concierge, gas heat, water bill, electic, basic extended cable, trash & snow removal, outside maint., interior main. etc. 60+Independent living
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$549,000
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Lovely cape with famers porch, beautifully maintained inside and out. Bright, open floorplan, granite kitchen, heated sunporch, deck, 1st fl. master with priv. bath. Double closets in all bedrooms, big walk-in over garage, den or formal dining off kichen, gleaming hardwood floors, professionally landscaped and bursting with flowering perennials, garden shed, short walk to Long Pond beach landing. Natural gas heat and central A/C. Top area of fine homes. Close to golf and Nantucket Sound beaches.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$259,900
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The view is awesome! Look out your front windows & watch the activity and beauty of the Herring River. This townhouse was designed w/ views and modern living in mind. Granite countertops stainless steel appliances, marble flooring in the bathroom and gas fireplaces are just some of the qualities. Close by March 1, 2012- get two 1yr Memberships to Cranberry Valley Golf, condo fees paid for one year, $1,000 closing costs. First four units to close only.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$339,900
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The view is awesome! Look out your front windows & watch the activity & beauty of the Herring River. This townhouse was designed w/ views & modern living in mind. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring in the bathroom & gas fireplaces are just some of the qualities. full basement for storage. Close by March 1, 2012- get two 1yr Memberships to Cranberry Valley Golf, condo fees paid for one year, $1,000 closing costs. First four units to close only.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$269,000
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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.
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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:
Condo
PRICE:
$264,000
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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.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$164,000
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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.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,500
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Antique home with outstanding features, located in the beautiful Gorham area. The owner's entrance exits onto Gorham Road. A most desirable house with much charm and character. Match your love of years gone by, with a viewing of the many nooks and crannies in this house. A unique location with privacy, yet close-by is a Harbor, Red River Beach, shopping and church. A property with many possibilities. Come see!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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CHARMING Standish Woods Ranch,SUNNY AND QUIET, in quiet neighborhood,2 bed with full basement and full attic for easy expansion (2200sq.ft.)on level private nearly 1/2 acre lot,mint new condition,gleaming hardwood floors,close to Pleasant Bay & Jacknife Beaches,close to shopping,great walking neighborhood,association tennis courts,BARGAIN in this neighborhood, DON'T MISS OUT !!!!!!!
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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:
$169,900
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Bank owned 3 bedroom, 2 bath located in the great summer Town of Harwich. Rehab or tear down. Sold as is.
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