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A blend of rural and beachfront lifestyles in Northwest Harwich
Northwest Harwich is a Cape Cod community that offers the beachfront lifestyle the Cape is known for, as well as a quieter area filled with nature preserves. “It’s a little more out of the way,” says William Raye, a Northwest Harwich resident and real estate professional with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s a great area with a variety of neighborhoods and activities.” The community has three villages: Pleasant Lake and North Harwich have a rural feel and are known for their cranberry bogs, nature preserves and freshwater ponds, while West Harwich borders the Nantucket Sound and has beachfront properties and public beaches.
Residents can explore numerous nature preserves located throughout Northwest Harwich.
A row of homes sits atop the bluffs of Northwest Harwich overlooking Nantucket Sound.
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Nature preserves and public beaches for outdoor recreation
“For the outdoorsy type, who wants to explore a little different side of Harwich, it is a great area for all types of activities,” Raye says. Coy’s Brook, Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands, and Harwich Herring Run are just a few of the community’s wetland nature preserves, “all offering miles and miles of great walking trails that I often take my dogs on,” Raye says. The 25-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail is a paved multi-use path that passes through Northwest Harwich, providing a bikeable route to six Cape Cod towns, including Dennis and Orleans. Sand Pond has a public beach, and swimmers can take a dip in the Nantucket Sound at Pleasant Road Beach and Grey Neck Beach. At the Allen Harbor Marine Service, residents can store their boats and have deep water access to the Sound.
Children in Northwest Harwich can safely ride their bikes on miles of paved trails.
Northwest Harwich residents can take their paddle boards out on the calm waters of Sand Pond.
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Residential areas offer a variety of lake, coastal and rural homes
The Pleasant Lake community in the north has 19th-century farmhouses, late 20th-century ranch-style homes, and 21st-century custom builds that sit near four freshwater ponds. Those with water views typically range from $800,000 to $2.8 million, while homes further away can range from around $500,000 to $800,000. North Harwich has a more rural feel, featuring mid- to late-20th-century Cape Cod, split-level and ranch-style homes with shingle exteriors. Houses under 1,800 square feet typically range from around $400,000 to $700,000, while larger homes can cost between $670,000 to $1.3 million.
West Harwich has beachfront properties and a coastal feel. Cape Cods along the Nantucket Sound can cost between $6.4 million and $7.5 million, while houses along the Herring River or an inlet range from $1.2 million to $4.2 million. Further from the water, ranch-style and Cape Cod homes with less than 1,800 square feet generally range from $600,000 to $850,000, while larger homes range from $950,000 to $1.4 million. Condos near the Sound generally cost between $600,000 and $800,000, plus monthly homeowners association fees from $1,000 to $1,300; renovated units can cost between $1.3 and $1.5 million. Condos elsewhere range from around $280,000 to $385,000, plus monthly HOA fees around $100.
Ranch homes are one of the most popular architectural styles in the Northwest Harwich neighborhood.
Sprawling waterfront estates line the coast of Northwest Harwich.
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Only a few restaurant options nearby
“For restaurants, you really have to go down to West Harwich, over to Harwich Port or into Dennis,” Raye says. There are a few restaurants along state Route 28, like Jake Rooney’s, a casual tavern serving American comfort food and Tex-Mex. At The Oyster Company, diners can order freshly harvested oysters from the restaurant’s own oyster beds in Cape Cod Bay. Near Pleasant Lake, Pizza Shark — located in the over 150-year-old Pleasant Lake General Store — has specialty pies named after sharks. Nearby grocery stores include Shaw’s, Stop & Shop and Ring Bros. Marketplace. The Cape Cod Mall is about 13 miles away.
Residents of Northwest Harwich enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and outstanding service at The Oyster Company.
Students from Northwest Harwich stop at Pizza Shark for a slice of pizza on their way home from school.
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The Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival
At the annual Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival each September, over 150 vendors set up behind the Harwich Community Center. The free two-day event includes a music festival called the CranJam, where local musicians play throughout the weekend.
A short drive from healthcare and airports
State Route 28 and U.S. Route 6 are the main roads through Northwest Harwich, leading about 13 miles to Hyannis. Boston is about 80 miles away. The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority’s Flex bus stops in Harwich and connects to other towns along the Cape. The Nantucket Ferry has routes from Harwich Port to Nantucket. Houses of worship here include Holy Trinity Catholic Church and First Baptist Church. Cape Cod Hospital is about 11 miles away. Cape Cod Gateway Airport, which has domestic flights, is about 13 miles away, and Boston Logan International Airport is an 82-mile trip. The overall CAP Index Crime Score in Northwest Harwich is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
B-rated public schools that offer travel opportunities
Kids can start school at Harwich Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, and then go to the B-plus-rated Monomoy Regional Middle. At the B-plus-rated Monomoy Regional High, students can sign up for international trips during the school’s breaks. Recent travel opportunities have included trips to Greece, Japan and the Galapagos Islands.
Northwest Harwich children begin their education at Harwich Elementary School.
Students of Northwest Harwich conclude their academic journey at Monomoy Regional High School.
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Some areas are at high risk for flooding and hurricane damage
Many areas of Northwest Harwich are in a Special Flood Hazard Area, which is a FEMA-designated zone of high flood risk. Homeowners here may have to buy flood insurance and get special permits for construction projects. Coastal storms and hurricanes can also impact the area. Those living south of Great Western Road are in an evacuation zone, which means that they face the highest risk of flooding and damage during storms and should have an evacuation plan.
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Transit
Airport
Nantucket Memorial
169 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northwest Harwich
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwest Harwich Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Harwich, Harwich sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Harwich, Harwich over the last 12 months is $427,900, up 90% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
4,961
Median Age
57
Population under 18
15.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,727
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,447
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
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®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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