Located in Plymouth County
Located 35 miles south of Boston on Cape Cod Bay, Duxbury offers a lifestyle filled with bay breezes, beach access and fresh seafood. This historic town is known for its excellent schools, recreational opportunities and town services, as well as its cranberry bogs and oyster beds, Settled by the Pilgrims Myles Standish and John Alden, Duxbury was incorporated in 1637.
“Most homes are colonial styles, reminiscent of the shipbuilding era that put us on the map,” says Realtor Regan Peterman with South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty, who’s been representing the area for 10 years. There are properties that date back to the 1700s and late 1800s, Victorians and even some new construction. Additional architectural styles include Cape Cods and ranch-style. Most homes sit on sprawling lots starting at 2 acres and range in price from $525,000 to $11 million. Wide tree-lined streets without sidewalks wind throughout the neighborhood.
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation is a historic preserve renowned for its 14-foot statue of Captain Myles Standish, a Plymouth Colony military leader. The figure sits 200 feet above sea level, and visitors can climb 125 steps to a small viewing area that provides a panoramic view of the entire region. The park also offers a public recreation area with trails for hiking and biking. Residents can go swimming at Duxbury Beach, a sandy stretch with facilities that include a snack shack and restaurant. Powder Point Bridge is a 2,200-foot wooden bridge that is open to both vehicles and pedestrians and is a popular spot for fishing; locals can also launch canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, or small sailboats from the shore at the foot of the bridge. Peterman notes that Duxbury is a very outdoorsy town and of which residents take full advantage. “The Duxbury Maritime School makes it their mission to get everyone out on the water,” she says. “They offer many programs and camps related to bay life.” In the “Meet the Locals” class, young children learn about marine creatures. The school also offers adult classes.
Duxbury Bay’s nutrient-rich waters are ideal for oysters, and locals can enjoy them at the scenic Island Creek Raw Bar, an oyster farm and restaurant open year-round. “It’s also a fun place for cocktails,” Peterman says. At The Oysterman, patrons can select from oysters on the half shell, clam chowder and a variety of dinner entrees. Another popular spot, Snug Harbor Fish Company, has a menu of local favorites, including crab cakes, calamari and shrimp cocktail. “They have local, delicious seafood, and you can sit outside by the harbor,” Peterman says. Farfar’s, a Danish ice cream shop, serves a variety of flavors in addition to ice cream cakes and pies. Duxbury Marketplace offers several retail options, including Apricot Lane Boutique and OROPA, a gift shop that sells eco-friendly items. For grocery shopping, residents can go to Brothers Marketplace.
Students can begin their education at Chandler School, which has a B-plus grade from Niche. Duxbury Middle School received an A. Duxbury High School offers a STEM department that brings together science, engineering, technology, mathematics, computer science and digital literacy. The school has an A grade from Niche.
Plymouth is a 10-mile drive via Massachusetts Route 3. Public transportation is minimal, and most residents rely on their cars. Boston Logan International Airport is a 36-mile drive on MA-3.
Jennifer Kligman
Coldwell Banker Realty - Easton
(774) 250-3323
21 Total Sales
1 in Duxbury
$875,000 Price
Chris Cowie
Cameron Prestige, LLC
(978) 763-4041
12 Total Sales
1 in Duxbury
$760,000 Price
Alison Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
(774) 806-8180
101 Total Sales
1 in Duxbury
$1,200,000 Price
Pamela Bates
Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham
(351) 666-5934
53 Total Sales
1 in Duxbury
$580,000 Price
Anne Mehigan
Conway - Hingham
(781) 469-0779
27 Total Sales
1 in Duxbury
$589,000 Price
Doreen Bossi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Duxbury
(401) 240-2907
29 Total Sales
2 in Duxbury
$363K - $1.2M Price Range
$2,615 - $7,381 per month
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