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A community that celebrates its iconic history and growing locale
After 66 days at sea, just over 100 pilgrims aboard the Mayflower reached land at Plymouth Rock in 1620, sparking the origin story of one of the first successful English colonies in North America. Since then, Plymouth Center has remained the beating heart of “America’s Hometown,” which prides itself on celebrating its history through the enduring homes and storefronts of its downtown district, annual events like its nationally recognized Thanksgiving parade and the sites of Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Despite catering to the millions of tourists who flock to the area each year, Plymouth Center continues to carve space for those who call the community home. “It’s a modernized historic town that continues to grow, but we thrive on local establishments here,” says April Proctor, a local Realtor with Jane Coit Real Estate. “You can go to some tourist towns in the U.S., and it’s overgrown with tourist traps. Here, we show them what we have to offer to both them and our locals.”
Plimoth Grist Mill is one of many historic attractions in Plymouth Center.
Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Center is a beacon of early American history.
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The Mayflower, Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Hall Museum
Pilgrim Memorial State Park welcomes visitors from around the country looking to get an in-person look at Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II replica, built in the 1950s. Visitors can take a self-guided tour to learn more about the park’s many historical sites, monuments and the Wampanoag people, who first encountered the area’s settlers in the early 1600s. Other historical fixtures within the community include the Pilgrim Hall Museum, the country’s oldest public museum, and the National Monument to the Forefathers off Allerton Street. Meanwhile, Nelson Memorial Park is where little ones run loose atop a splash pad and large playgrounds. Residents can also swim and hunt for shells along the adjoining beachfront or go kayaking thanks to a public launch.
Over one million people visit Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Center each year.
School kids arrive by the busload to take a tour of the MayflowerII in Downtown Plymouth.
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Plymouth Center's historic homes
Plymouth Center’s residential landscape spans more than 350 years, with its oldest situated along the streets of downtown. Leon Lopes, a Realtor with Compass, who has 30 years of experience in the area, notes that many of the properties date back to the 1700s and a few from as early as the 1600s. These houses present an array of architectural influences, including Cape Cod, ranch, garrison and farmhouse styles. Adding to the district’s historical air are longstanding houses of worship like First Parish in Plymouth, Church of St. Peter and several others. Fanning out from the heart of the community are homes built throughout the 19th and 20th centuries that showcase similar architectural designs to those downtown. Selling prices for a home in Plymouth Center typically range from $325,000 to $650,000. However, well-kept historical properties, houses along the waterfront and larger recent builds can exceed $700,000 and reach up to $1.25 million. Townhomes and condos are also available throughout, ranging from $200,000 to $550,00. Though, depending on size, location and condition, they compete with single-family homes at a $1.2 million price point.
Impressively sized homes line the streets of Plymouth Center.
Plymouth Center offers a variety of different styles of architecture.
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Downtown Plymouth shopping and waterfront eats
Downtown Plymouth is a local shopping and dining hub with ample parking opportunities to support its popularity. Alongside coffee shops, boutiques and vintage shops are eateries like Dillon’s Local, a laid-back eatery along South Park Avenue. “It’s a watering hole for everyone in Plymouth,” Proctor says. “It’s a great Irish pub, and everyone loves their food.” She also notes that waterfront spots like Mamma Mia’s and Anna’s Harborside Grille stay busy amongst locals beyond the touristy summer months. Most residents do their big-box shopping at Colony Place, 4 miles east. The development includes an Aldi and Walmart Supercenter for groceries, alongside retailers like Olde Navy, T.J. Maxx, Burlington and several others.
Tourists stop to pick out a souvenir whilst visiting the neighborhood of Plymouth Center.
Support local artists at The Art Shoppe in Plymouth Center.
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America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
Hundreds of thousands gather every year to catch the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration parade, a highlight of the city’s weekend-long Thanksgiving event. The parade begins at Plymouth Rock and runs in historically accurate chronological order, where crowds fill the sidewalks and hillsides of Water, Main and Court Streets to watch as floats depicting significant moments in the country’s history roll by. Plymouth 4th of July Parade & Fireworks is another staple event in the area. It includes an annual 5K and themed parade through downtown and concludes with a grand fireworks show over Plymouth Harbor. A month later, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce throws its annual Plymouth Waterfront Festival on the last Saturday of August. The colorful tents of local businesses, restaurants and boutiques line Water Street, transforming the waterfront into a daytime market. “Thousands and thousands of people come out for that,” says Proctor. “It’s one of the area's biggest, most productive events for supporting local businesses.”
Thousands of people line the streets of Plymouth Center for the Thanksgiving Parade.
The Mayflower and Plymouth Rock float pass by Pilgrim Memorial State Park.
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The EDTV Channel
Plymouth Public Schools serves the community and surrounding area, with Summer Street as a rough enrollment boundary for younger students. Those living southeast of the street can attend Nathaniel Morton Elementary School, which maintains a B rating on Niche. Meanwhile, those on its northwestern side can head to B-plus-rated Cold Spring Elementary School. Both schools feed into Plymouth Community Intermediate School and Plymouth North High School, both of which maintain a B rating. The county keeps families and students up-to-date with moments captured in and out of school on the EDTV channel, which plays on a local station.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School in Plymouth received a B from Niche
Plymouth Community Intermediate School in Plymouth focuses on academic student support.
The North Plymouth High School in Plymouth has a vast campus with multiple sporting fields.
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Getting around on State Route 3
State Route 3 runs along the community’s western border, granting 40-mile drives north to downtown Boston and the neighboring Boston Logan International Airport. Shorter trips lead to Quincy College and Curry College’s Plymouth campuses, both situated off Cordage Park Circle, a mile northwest. Similarly, Beth Isreal Deaconess Hospital sits an equal distance east off Sandwich Street. Residents can also get around locally via GATRA buses, which can be flagged down anywhere along its fixed Plymouth Area Link routes.
Downtown Plymouth flooding preparedness
According to FEMA, areas of downtown situated at a lower elevation, specifically where Town Brook Stream breaks off from the harbor, are susceptible to flooding following coastal storms and heavy rainfall. The Town of Plymouth’s official website offers information on flooding preparedness alongside resources for identifying specific flood zones.
Cozy Cape Cod style homes are very common in the neighborhood of Plymouth Center.
Residents of Plymouth Center have embraced a strong sense of community dating back to 1620.
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Crime and Safety
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Plymouth Center
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Plymouth Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Plymouth Center, Plymouth sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Plymouth Center, Plymouth over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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