South Yarmouth is a quiet community smack in the middle of Cape Cod. This Barnstable County area is full of subdivisions, shopping centers and quick access to Cape Cod Bay and the Nantucket Sound. You'll see grand homes along the water as well as smaller properties with simple designs. There are options for people who want a place to call home during the warmer months or all year long.
Eric Rollo, vice president of Greater Boston and Cape Cod for The Agency, says South Yarmouth has a mix of seasonal residents who own second homes and people who live in the area all year. “There’s different housing stock,” Rollo says. “There [are] seasonal stuff and beachfront cottages, more seasonal rentals, and a lot of single-family.” Homes with simple Cape Cod or ranch-style designs and usually no more than three bedrooms can range in the lower $300,000s to $600,000s. Homes with at least three bedrooms might sell in the mid-$600,000s to upper $900,000s. Grand estates have sold for $1 million to $4 million, often for their water access and private docks. “Right now, it’s a sellers' market because of low inventory,” Rollo says. “You’ll see that change quite a bit. The smaller starter homes, because of the affordability, are sought after, and they’re holding their price points a little better. The demand for year-round homes will increase.”
Spending the day on the beach is just one way South Yarmouth residents can get outdoors. “It’s family friendly with a lot of things to do,” Rollo says. “Having a family that vacationed down there, you can spend the day at the beach and then hit the bumper cars or mini golf and then head back for smores around the fire pit, whether on the beach or in your backyard.” You can explore more of the area by:
Rollo mentions the area has everyday needs, like groceries from Stop & Shop or Shaw’s. State Route 28 is lined with a few locally owned shops, like the Cape Cod Salt Water Taffy shop that opens seasonally and the Wicked Thrift consignment shop. When it comes to dining out, you might visit:
It takes about an hour to drive the 60 miles up to Boston, though traffic can be heavy during warmer months when tourists are visiting Cape Cod. Because of this, many residents work locally. “[It’s a] work-from-home environment, where people are using their Cape properties three-fourths of the year instead of seasonally,” Rollo says. “People work down there for a couple weeks in a row and then a week up around Boston. The majority of people I know live and work on the Cape, whether in health care or education.” Some of the major employers for Barnstable County include:
The highly rated Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District serves the area. The intermediate, middle and high school neighbor each other. Locals call the schools by nicknames. For example, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School is usually called D-Y Regional High or just D-Y.
Bob Sheldon
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(774) 771-1309
138 Total Sales
1 in South Yarmouth
$440,000 Price
Leda Phillips
LAER Realty Partners
(508) 557-2425
30 Total Sales
5 in South Yarmouth
$450K - $650K Price Range
Dillan Hoyt
Greer Real Estate, LLC
(774) 772-6314
35 Total Sales
14 in South Yarmouth
$250K - $1.2M Price Range
Amy Vickers
EXIT Cape Realty
(774) 772-5611
84 Total Sales
1 in South Yarmouth
$440,850 Price
Dennis Reardon
Cape & Islands Realty Advisors
(508) 978-5742
23 Total Sales
1 in South Yarmouth
$281,000 Price
Livia Freitas Monteforte
Compass
(508) 444-0039
121 Total Sales
4 in South Yarmouth
$480K - $1.3M Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Yarmouth | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in South Yarmouth, Yarmouth sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in South Yarmouth, Yarmouth over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Coastal neighborhood on the north side of Cape Cod
Cape Cod neighborhood with coastal beaches and waterfront homes
Coastal charm and quiet streets in bayside Barnstable Town
A Cape Cod community with beaches and nature preserves
Cape Cod neighborhood with recreation at ponds and beaches
A seasonal Cape Cod community with lower-priced homes and warm water beaches
