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A slow-paced, coastal lifestyle in East Dennis
Situated along the northern shores of Cape Cod, East Dennis is a quiet, primarily residential enclave of the larger town of Dennis. “The main draw is the easy access to beautiful beaches, the marina and the charm of the bayside,” says Margaret Grant, a Realtor with ERA Cape Real Estate and a Cape Cod native. “It’s also much less busy than the south side of Dennis, which is more commercial.” Life here is closely tied to the water, with boats swaying at anchor in the distance and salt marshes and tidal flats covering much of the landscape. Though it sees an influx of visitors during the summer, East Dennis maintains a steady population of year-round residents, fostering a strong sense of community throughout the changing seasons.
Inland and waterfront housing for a wide range of prices
Buyers will find homes from the late 19th century, as well as New Traditional builds from the past couple of decades. Cape Cod, ranch-style and Colonial Revival architecture are most common, with many houses clad in weathered shingle siding. Though two-bedroom homes can start as low as $500,000, three- and four-bedroom options can reach about $3 million. Some of the priciest homes line the shores of the Quivet and Sesuit necks, where properties often come with private beach access. The quiet streets get little traffic, especially with the lack of postal vehicles. “We all have P.O. Boxes because there’s no mail delivery in East Dennis,” Grant says. “So, there’s a sense of community like the old days, where you see your neighbors in town at the post office.”
Getting active on land and the bay
Recreation in East Dennis centers around the water. Residents living on the Quivet and Sesuit necks can walk to the beach, and Sea Street, Harborview and Sesuit beaches are among the most popular. People boat and fish in the Cape Cod Bay and dock at Northside Marina. Land activities include golfing at the Dennis Pines Golf Course, which is open to the public, and hiking along the salt marshes, ponds and bogs at nearby conservation areas. Many locals get their exercise on the residential streets. “Walking is huge here,” Grant says. “There are always people walking and running through the beautiful neighborhoods.”
Fresh fish, casual eateries and nearby shopping options
The community has very little commercial development, including a few restaurants, the Jacob Sears Memorial Library and Grace Church of East Dennis. “Dennis Village has the classic Main Street with all the shops, boutiques and markets,” Grant says. East Dennis has a few popular spots for fresh fish. Sesuit Harbor Café is open seasonally and offers outdoor seating along the water, and The Marshside is open year-round and overlooks the wetlands. The Lost Dog Pub originated in St. Croix and has since become a Cape Cod classic with a casual atmosphere. Grumpy’s is a diner with comfort food, and Grant says people stand in lines out the door for its breakfast options. Shoppers drive about 2 miles to Dennis Public Market for groceries, and Stop & Shop is 5 miles away. The nearest Target is 10 miles away in Hyannis.
Hands-on learning in the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
Most kindergartners through third graders begin at Station Avenue Elementary, which earns a B rating from Niche. Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School, serving fourth- and fifth-grade students, receives a C-plus. Dennis-Yarmouth Middle and Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High get B-minus scores. High school students can participate in the Work-Based Learning Program, where they have the opportunity to shadow professionals in various fields. School choice in the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District typically includes open enrollment and out-of-district transfers. As of fall 2025, the program is temporarily paused, with updates expected by March 2026.
Navigating the Cape and access to health care
U.S. Route 6 is one of the Cape’s main thoroughfares that leads to Boston, 80 miles northwest. Residents can drive around 10 miles to Hyannis to take the CapeFLYER train into Boston during summer weekends. Hyannis is also home to the Cape Cod Hospital and the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, though many people fly out of Boston Logan International Airport. The H2O Hyannis-Orleans bus line stops in West and South Dennis.
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East Dennis Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Dennis, Dennis sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in East Dennis, Dennis over the last 12 months is $862,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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