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Small town charm by the sea
Named for the salt marshes that surround the area, Marshfield is a seaside community in Plymouth County that offers residents a highly rated school system, miles of coastline and a charming general store owned by actor Steve Carell. Broker/owner Kristin Dewey with Kornerstone Realty is a longtime resident of Marshfield. She notes that the town, situated between Cape Cod and Boston, comprises several neighborhoods, almost like boroughs.
Marshfield blends sandy shoreline with extensive salt marshes.
Many Marshfield homes overlook the Atlantic and tidal marshes.
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Architectural styles vary by location
Marshfield's housing stock also varies by neighborhood. North Marshfield is an older, well-established area that sits on the river and features large family homesteads and roads lined with original rock walls. Other sections of town include Fieldstone, Ocean Bluff and Brant Rock. "They're on the ocean and have great beaches and lots of restaurant options," Dewey says. There are cul-de-sacs with Colonial revivals built in the 1990s and late 1700s antique homes near Green Harbor Golf Course. Homes near the water comprise bungalows from the 1930s and spacious multi-level beachside homes on Ocean Street. There are also 1950s renovated farmhouses and newly constructed waterfront homes. Overall, prices range from $416,000 to $2.7 million. Lots range anywhere from 3,100 square feet to over an acre. Wide, tree-lined streets wind throughout the community, most without sidewalks.
Historic homes are common on tree-lined streets across Marshfield.
Renovated 1950s farmhouses appear alongside newer builds in Marshfield.
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High school offers 31 AP course
Students can begin their education at South River Elementary School, which has an A-minus grade from Niche. Duxbury Middle School received an A. Marshfield High School offers 31 advanced placement courses and has a B-plus grade from Niche.
South River Elementary School in Marshfield received an A in the teacher category from Niche
Furnace Brook Middle School in Marshfield received an A- in the academics category by Niche.
Marshfield High School is part of the Marshfield School District.
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Green spaces offer views
"The Green Harbor neighborhood is a beach community known for commercial boating, lobster harvesting and Green Harbor Lobster Pound," Dewey says. "They have the best lobster roll you can get." Here, residents can stroll along Green Harbor Beach's shoreline, which connects to Duxbury Beach. The neighborhood is also home to Green Harbor Golf Club, a public, family-owned golf course that features a clubhouse and Winslow's restaurant. The 75-acre John Little Conservation Area includes pasture, forest and marshland, along with stunning views of the North River. Walking along the 1.5 miles of trails, residents encounter old stone walls and cart paths, offering a glimpse of the property's agricultural past. Marshfield Hills Playground features a play structure, a swing set, a half basketball court, picnic tables and an open field. “We also have a Boys & Girls Club,” Dewey says.
Miles of coastline frame daily life in seaside Marshfield.
Marshfield takes its name from the surrounding salt marshes.
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Actor Steve Carell has a store here
No matter where they live, residents are close to restaurants and shopping that range from small stores such as Brant Rock Market, well-loved for its fried chicken and deli options, to local chain Roche Bros. "We also have Marshall's and Home Goods," Dewey says. The Jetty is a seaside surf shack that serves American comfort food, and hosts live music on weekends. At the Grill at Fairview Inn, patrons can select from a variety of pasta dishes, salads and seafood to enjoy while gazing at Cape Cod Bay. The Marshfield Hills neighborhood is famous for its antiques, and the village's historic center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "The Office" star Steve Carell owns Marshfield Hills General Store, that sells wine, candy and merchandise from the hit TV series, and sometimes Carell is there himself. "His wife is from Cohasset," Dewey says. "He shows up here all the time."
Marshfield Hills General Store, owned by Steve Carell, sells candy and gifts.
Genny’s serves small-batch ice cream near the post office.
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Plymouth is nearby
Plymouth is a 14-mile drive via Massachusetts Route 3. "There's commuter rail access in nearby Scituate, so everything you need is here," Dewey says. Boston Logan International Airport is a 31-mile drive on MA-3.
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On average, homes in Marshfield, MA sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Marshfield, MA over the last 12 months is $810,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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New England’s coastal charm is embodied in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, a Marshfield neighborhood situated right along the water. From the land of the Wampanoag Native American tribe to 17th-century pilgrim settlements, this area and its natural beauty have attracted inhabitants for centuries. “There are a lot more permanent residents than tourists,” says Glenn McDonald, a senior broker associate with Success! Real Estate and an Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock resident. “Of course, there are a couple of rentals on the beach, but it’s predominantly families who have been living here for years.” Because of the permanent local population, restaurants and shops in this area stay open year-round. Residents here have immediate access to several popular beaches and public parks. Students are zoned for Marshfield Public Schools, which receive an overall A-minus rating from Niche.
“The neighborhood has five distinct beaches,” McDonald says. “They all have public parking, and they’re within walking distance, but Rexhame Beach is probably the most popular because it’s one of the largest.” The other four beaches include Brant Rock Beach, Sunrise Beach, Fieldstone Beach and Old Rexhame Beach; all except Brant Rock Beach have wide stretches of soft sand. Rexhame Beach also has sand dunes adorned by beach plum shrubs and American beachgrass. During the warmer months, residents flock to the beaches for skimboarding, surfing and swimming. Situated between Rexhame and Old Rexhame Beach is Beadles Rocks, a rocky outcropping popular for striped bass fishing. This neighborhood is also home to Tower Avenue Park, which has a playground and picnic area as well as an outdoor athletic complex featuring multi-purpose ballfields and a basketball court.
There are a number of unique eateries and local shops dotting the Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock area: “It’s a small neighborhood-style store with a bit of everything,” McDonald says. “There’s a bakery, a butcher and lots of produce. Everyone goes here; it’s the heart of the community.” One of the most popular dining spots is Haddad’s Ocean Café, a seafood restaurant with an adjacent fish market that’s been a staple in the community since it opened in 1937. Right next door is Brant Rock Hop, a retro-themed breakfast diner specializing in classic American favorites. Residents can also dine at The Point Restaurant, which is located on the Marshfield Town Pier and is only a short walk away from Blackman’s Point. Less than 3 miles away from the neighborhood is the town’s downtown area, which has a Star Market supermarket, an Ocean State Job Lot discount chain and a combined Marshalls & HomeGoods department store.
There’s a wide variety of housing styles in this neighborhood – potential homebuyers can find everything from classic Cape Cod dwellings and beachfront bungalows to traditional Colonial-style homes and newly built waterfront properties. “Almost everything on the water is less than 10 years old,” McDonald says. “They all had to be built on stilts to comply with flood zones.” Although most properties feature ample yard space, a lack of mature trees in the area means that a handful of residential streets lack shaded sidewalks. A majority of single-family homes in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock sell between approximately $500,000 and $1 million, although there are a number of outliers on either end of that range. Townhouses and condominiums here tend to start around $300,000 and can climb into the low $600,000s. “Regardless of the cost or location, houses here always sell briskly and above asking price,” McDonald says.
In mid-September, the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce puts together the Marshfield Lobsterfest, an annual community event featuring local food vendors and artisans, live entertainment and cook-off competitions. Lobsterfest is hosted at the Town Pier and also has a number of kid-friendly activities, including face painting and a bouncy house. One of Marshfield’s busiest times is the week of July 4th, when people come from all over to celebrate fireworks at one of the town’s many beaches; the Rexhame Beach Association, in particular, is known for its annual Fourth of July parade and cookout.
Depending on their address, young learners may attend either the A-minus-rated Daniel Webster Elementary or the A-rated Governor Winslow Elementary School, which was ranked No. 6 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Public Elementary Schools in Plymouth County” list. Furnace Brook Middle School is rated A-minus and was named the fifth-best public middle school in Plymouth County by Niche in 2024. Marshfield High School (MHS) receives a B-plus rating; the high school football team, the Marshfield Rams, has won several state championships, their most recent win being in 2014. MHS also offers a computer science program with video game design and coding courses.
Adjacent to Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is the Marshfield Municipal Airport, which is open to the public and is also known as George Harlow Field. Ocean Street – or Route 139 – is the main thoroughfare that runs throughout the neighborhood and connects residents to Marshfield’s downtown area. GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority) operates the SAIL Marshfield/Duxbury/Kingston route, which runs through the neighborhood and stops at Brant Rock and the Green Harbor General Store. The Kingston and Halifax MBTA commuter rail stations are both approximately a 12-mile drive away and run along the Kingston Line, which travels into Boston.
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is prone to flooding, although many of the homes in the at-risk areas have raised foundations to minimize the chance of water damage; most of the flooding comes from the Everson Island tributary and generally tends to only affect unoccupied marshland rather than residential areas. The neighborhood’s overall CAP Index crime score is 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Marshfield Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
40
Median Rent
$2,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,750
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,550
Median Condo Rent
$2,275
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,300
Demographics
Total Population
25,853
Median Age
48
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,640
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$136,845
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
51.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
50/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Walkability®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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