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Chatham Village

Chatham Village

$2,456,923 Average Value
$1,140 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

The classic Cape Cod experience in Chatham Village

Life in Chatham Village revolves around the water. “We're on the elbow of the Cape, surrounded on three sides by the shoreline — approximately 66 miles, which is amazing,” says Chatham native Shane Masaschi, an associate broker at Compass. The village is home to a typical New England Main Street, where local businesses operate out of weathworn cottages and Kate Gould Park provides a small green space in town. But beaches are the main attraction, including private beaches at some of the priciest properties on Cape Cod. “You're never far from the water," Masaschi says. "It’s a special place.”

The Chatham Village coastline features scenic sandy beaches and a multitude of styles of single family homes.
The Chatham Village coastline features scenic sandy beaches and a multitude of styles of single family homes.
Chatham Village is a scenic, welcoming community, an ideal destination to visit and an even better place to call home.
Chatham Village is a scenic, welcoming community, an ideal destination to visit and an even better place to call home.
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From condos to multimillion-dollar beach houses

Chatham Village is home to 6,500 permanent residents — a number that can quadruple in summer. “Real estate is strong," Masaschi says. "There is long-term appreciation, and Chatham has one of the strongest rental markets on Cape Cod.” Cedar-shingled Cape Cods, colonials and gambrel-style homes line the village’s residential streets. Suburban areas offer a beach-town vibe, with Adirondack chairs on front lawns and hydrangeas next to white-picket fences. Waterfront options range from modest seaside cottages to expansive beach houses with private waterfront access — the last slices of ownable beachfront before the Cape Cod National Seashore lays claim to the rest of the Atlantic coastline. The median sales price in Chatham Village is about $2.5 million, but waterfront properties can easily exceed $5 million. Two-bedroom condos can start under $500,000.

Many residents in Chatham Harbor embrace the beach-town vibe, complete with many yards featuring the classic Adirondack chairs and white-picket fences.
Many residents in Chatham Harbor embrace the beach-town vibe, complete with many yards featuring the classic Adirondack chairs and white-picket fences.
Colonial-style homes with autumn foliage line quiet Chatham streets.
Colonial-style homes with autumn foliage line quiet Chatham streets.
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Outdoor fun on boats, fields and marshes

Chatham Village is known for water recreation, from fishing on kettle ponds to sailing in the ocean. “As an avid boater, we are fortunate to have access to the Atlantic Ocean, Pleasant Bay and Nantucket Sound, which makes it a prime location for recreational boaters,” Masaschi says. Marinas and yacht clubs dot the coastline, and Lighthouse Beach is a popular spot to relax in the sand. On land, hikers and cyclists can hit the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge or roam the Old Colony Rail Trail. On the edge of town, Chase Park is home to an 18th-century windmill, a bowling green and a labyrinth. For baseball games, Veterans Field hosts the Chatham Anglers, a collegiate summer team. Golfers head to Chatham Seaside Links, a nine-hole course open to the public.

Established in 1808, Chatham Lighthouse  on Cape Cod’s Atlantic shore remains an automated U.S. Coast Guard station and vital aid to navigation.
Established in 1808, Chatham Lighthouse on Cape Cod’s Atlantic shore remains an automated U.S. Coast Guard station and vital aid to navigation.
The overlook at Monomoy Wildlife Refuge offers breathtaking ocean views.
The overlook at Monomoy Wildlife Refuge offers breathtaking ocean views.
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A walkable downtown with restaurants and shops

Main Street has the look and feel of a beach town, with American flags fluttering from cedar-shingled storefronts and galleries. “The walkable village looks like it belongs in a movie, with charming locally owned boutique stores and an impressive range of restaurants,” Masaschi says. Bluefins Sushi & Sake Bar serves authentic Japanese dishes, and The Impudent Oyster is a seafood spot located in an old church. The Chatham Squire dates back to the 1960s and offers occasional live music, trivia nights and pool tournaments. The Chatham Village Market sells groceries and other everyday essentials, and a CVS is next door. Stop & Shop is 4 miles away in Harwich, and the nearest Target is 20 miles away in Hyannis.

The Chatham Squire offers casual dining, trivia, and occasional live music downtown.
The Chatham Squire offers casual dining, trivia, and occasional live music downtown.
Chatham Village Market offers groceries and other everyday essentials.
Chatham Village Market offers groceries and other everyday essentials.
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The Monomoy Regional School District is No. 2 in Barnstable County

Children begin at Chatham Elementary, which earns an A-minus rating from Niche. Monomoy Regional Middle receives a B-plus, and Monomoy Regional High gets a B. High school students can participate in travel and exchange programs. Trips have included Australia, Japan and the Galapagos Islands. Families seeking to enroll in Monomoy schools from outside the district may do so through the state’s school choice program.

A grand entrance greets you at Chatham Elementary School in Chatham.
A grand entrance greets you at Chatham Elementary School in Chatham.
A grand entrance for Monomoy Regional Middle School in Chatham.
A grand entrance for Monomoy Regional Middle School in Chatham.
Monomoy Regional High School serves students in grades 8 through 12.
Monomoy Regional High School serves students in grades 8 through 12.
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Events centered around holidays and art

Kate Gould Park hosts most of the community’s events. Residents gather around the bandstand for live music every Friday during the summer, and the lawn becomes a gallery for local art during Art in the Park between June and August. In October, the area fills with creative Halloween displays for the Pumpkin People in the Park competition. Oktoberfest brings vendors and live music to the space each fall, as well. Christmas by the Sea is a three-day celebration with a parade, tree lighting and holiday movie screenings at the Chatham Orpheum Theater.

The Pumpkin People in the Park in Chatham Village is a great activity for the family.
The Pumpkin People in the Park in Chatham Village is a great activity for the family.
Kids love ice cream at the Chatham OktoberFest.
Kids love ice cream at the Chatham OktoberFest.
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Transportation and traffic patterns on the Cape

“Traffic in Chatham is busy in the summer — it’s tough to take a left-hand turn,” Masaschi says. Massachusetts Route 28 is the main road to Hyannis and the Cape Cod Hospital, 20 miles away, and U.S. Route 6 leads 85 miles to Boston. The CapeFLYER train is a quicker option on summer weekends, and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus runs through the area. The Cape Cod Gateway Airport, 20 miles away, heads to regional destinations like Boston and New York, making it popular with weekenders and part-timers.

The Cape Cod Regional Transit bus connects Chatham with Hyannis, giving residents convenient travel options.
The Cape Cod Regional Transit bus connects Chatham with Hyannis, giving residents convenient travel options.
Just about twenty miles away, the Cape Cod Gateway Airport offers flights to larger metropolitan cities.
Just about twenty miles away, the Cape Cod Gateway Airport offers flights to larger metropolitan cities.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Nantucket Memorial

183 min drive

Bus

Anchorage & Crowell Road, Chatham

Bus

Veterans Field Rd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Chatham Village US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

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Chatham Village Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$2,999,000
Median Sale Price
$2,610,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$4,125,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
58%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,140

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,592
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,213
Above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,872
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,133
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
712
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,932
Median Age
64
Population under 18
10.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
49%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$103,318
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$135,590

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
77.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33%
% Population in Labor Force
44.3%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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