Amy Caffrey
Compass
(781) 404-3530
50 Total Sales
1 in Cohasset
$934,000 Price
Cohasset
Located in Norfolk County
“Talk about the life in Massachusetts...” Perhaps the quaint and coastal Cohasset is what the Bee Gees envisioned when writing their 1968 hit, “Massachusetts.” This rocky, harbor town with hot, humid summers is known for turning tourists into locals and neighbors into friends.
Considered more a village than a town, Cohasset’s charm lies in its proximity to the coast and its picturesque New England appearance.
“It’s the first ocean town from Boston,” says Realtor Christine Powers with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It looks like a Norman Rockwell painting with some of the most amazing scenic roads on the ocean.”
In fact, a large portion of Cohasset is water, so it's common to stumble upon incredible properties overlooking Massachusetts Bay. Some of these pieces of paradise include 1950s Cape Cods on several acres just moments from the harbor and stunning shingle-style homes on the point that are going for about $3.9 million. You will also find stately colonials surrounded by stone walls on Lamberts Lane, new construction Dutch colonials on Diab Lane and two-family bungalow cottages from the 1760s listed for $650,000.
The Cohasset Yacht Club sees a lot of action during the warmer months, but you don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the coastal life. The town’s Sandy Beach, along its rugged coastline, is another lively place on summer evenings.
“Families hang out here until the sun drops,” Powers says.
Charming Cohasset Village is the area’s downtown shopping and dining hub centered around a small pond. Here you can catch up with friends and neighbors over a mocha at Seabird Coffee & Company, gather at French Memories, an authentic French bakery, or enjoy a locally sourced dish like Portuguese-style fish stew at Bia Bistro. Other popular spots include Lenny’s Hideaway, a Mexican restaurant that looks more like a treehouse, and The Blue Oar, which serves comfort food with seasonal flavor.
You can restock the pantry at Stop & Shop on Route 3A and snag a few specialty items and local treats at The Barrel Country Market. Shop for a few fresh veggies at Holly Hill, a seasonal organic farm that cares a lot about sustainable living and offers farm-based school programs.
Speaking of education, students in Cohasset attend the small but highly ranked Cohasset Public Schools which includes a primary, elementary, middle and high school. Because it’s such a small system, all kids can be part of something extracurricular.
“They can be in band or play a sport,” Powers says. “There’s a place for them during every season.”
And there’s a place for you in Cohasset, the quintessential New England town.
Written By
Melissa Face
Photography Contributed By
Al Straggas
Video By
Adam Lapallo
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Amy Caffrey
-
Alice Pierce
Alice Pierce
Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham
(339) 300-9869
128 Total Sales
5 in Cohasset
$510K - $2.8M Price Range
-
Dawn Hadley
Dawn Hadley
Engel & Völkers , South Shore
(781) 816-2977
75 Total Sales
1 in Cohasset
$840,000 Price
-
Jill Neagle Caffrey
Jill Neagle Caffrey
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 725-5426
35 Total Sales
2 in Cohasset
$900K - $1.3M Price Range
-
Mary Beiche
Mary Beiche
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(351) 666-4877
25 Total Sales
5 in Cohasset
$550K - $1.8M Price Range
-
Anne Mehigan
Anne Mehigan
Conway - Hingham
(781) 469-0779
28 Total Sales
2 in Cohasset
$1.2M - $1.9M Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Cohasset Housing Trends
On average, homes in Cohasset, MA sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cohasset, MA over the last 12 months is $725,000, down 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,425,000
Median Sale Price
$725,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,809,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$940,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-49%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$662
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,649
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,877
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,843
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,698
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,014
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Open Houses
-
Thursday, Jul 314 - 6pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
-
$2,807 - $4,598 per month
- The Preserve at Cohasset
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 843+ Sq Ft
- 100 Avalon Dr
- Cohasset, MA
-
-
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Cohasset Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,620
Median Age
45
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$182,142
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$189,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
73.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
