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Protected beauty in Truro
Along the Outer Cape lies the town of Truro, which is divided into the villages of North Truro and South Truro. Miles of national seashore line its eastern borders and a maze of tree-shaded residential streets cover the rolling hills to the west. “It’s known for its ruralness,” says Rose Kennedy, a real estate agent with Gibson Sotheby’s and resident of Truro for more than 25 years. “I’ve traveled quite a bit and spent time in some really amazing places, but Truro is special. It offers protected beauty that hasn’t changed.” The town’s population grows substantially in summer, with visitors who come to swim or just retreat from everyday life. In the winter months, around 2,400 people remain — those who prefer the quiet and who don’t mind a drive to get to work, to school or to find groceries.
Truro was incorporated in 1709.
Miles of white sand beaches line the coast of Truro.
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Cape Cod National Seashore and Puma Park
Truro’s main highlight is the seashore, which is part of the 40,000-acre Cape Cod National Seashore established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. At Head of the Meadow Beach, there are beach wheelchairs and accessible parking, and lifeguards watch the water to warn swimmers of the occasional shark. Some people prefer the Cape Cod Bay side because “there is not as much wave action,” Kennedy says. “Families with small kids like it because it’s easier.” Corn Hill Beach, along the bay, also offers beach wheelchairs. In the evenings, people can get permits to make bonfires or drive off-road vehicles on the beach. In the Truro Community Center, the Truro Council on Aging organizes programs for residents aged 60 and over. Beside it is the Truro Public Library and Puma Park, which has accessible play equipment and a kid-sized lighthouse to explore. The area also has a path lined by edible plants, a mud kitchen and a children’s community garden. Hikers can follow marked loop trails such as the Pamet Area Trails, which leads through an old cranberry bog, and the Pilgrim Spring Trail, the site where it is believed that Pilgrims first found water on Cape Cod. Golfers may schedule tee times at the Highland Links golf course, which originally opened in 1852. The course rests beside the cape's oldest operating lighthouse, the Highland Lighthouse.
Ocean side beaches are the best places to catch waves in Truro.
Kids imaginations can run wild as they play at Puma Park in Truro.
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Buying a home in Truro
About 70% of Truro’s land is protected as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, which, as Kennedy says, keeps the beaches from being developed by builders. “The seashore and dunes remain the same — untouched,” she says. On the bay side, some waterside hotels and rental cottages have been converted into condos. Buyers might find a studio or one-bedroom unit priced in the $400,000 to $600,000 range. Along the wooded hills above the bay, there are midcentury modern-style cabins sided with cedar planks, cedar-shingled Cape Cods and contemporary builds from the 1980s through early 2000s, as well as a few 1800s-era farmhouses. A good portion list between $1 million and $2 million, but those overlooking the Cape Cod Bay often run from $2.5 million to $4.3 million. Lots are generally left partially wooded, for privacy, and each property owner maintains their own septic system. Some parts of the community lie within flood zones — lenders may require the purchase of flood insurance.
Many homes in Truro are raised for protection from storm surges.
Beach cottages line Shore Rd in Truro.
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Truro Treasures and Vinegrass
From June through August, there is a Monday morning educational farmers market beside the Truro post office. With offerings such as fresh blueberries, Cape Cod honey and meat, the market offers folks an opportunity to shop, meet up with neighbors and listen to live music. Each vendor’s booth has a sign made by students at Truro Central School, with information about the farmer or maker and the food they’re selling. In September, there is a three-day weekend festival called Truro Treasures, featuring a 5K fun run, a block party and an art fair. Truro Vineyards hosts an annual bluegrass festival in October called Vinegrass. Performers include nationally known bluegrass musicians, as well as locally renowned ones. Musicians and circus performers also put on shows on the outdoor stage at Payomet Performing Arts Center. Kennedy says that most Truro residents also attend the Provincetown Carnival, a themed week-long celebration that brings thousands of visitors to the area each August. Participants come in elaborate costumes and festivities often go late into the night.
The Truro Farmers' Market runs every Monday from 9am-12pm.
Live music can be heard in Truro every Thursday night in July and August.
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Seasonal markets and seafood restaurants
In the summer months, seasonal markets stocked with household goods, fresh produce and seafood open in Truro. Shoppers can get baked goods and vegetables from the Hillside Farmstand, lobster and cod from Cape Tip Seafood Market and charcuterie meats and cheeses from the Salty Market. There are also a few restaurants, including Box Lunch Truro, known for its chicken salads and lobster rolls, and Savory & the Sweet Escape, which specializes in pizzas. Millan's Restaurant, in North Truro, serves steaks and hearty seafood dishes inside a rustic cedar cabin. Many locals venture out to surrounding towns to dine or go grocery shopping. Provincetown, just north of Truro, has a walkable downtown packed with popular shops and restaurants, but as tourism is heavy there during summer months, some Truro residents avoid it during the high season. Wellfleet, directly south of Truro, is generally less crowded than Provincetown and it has several waterfront dining spots, including the Pearl Restaurant & Bar and the Bookstore Restaurant. Orleans, about 17 miles south of Truro, has the nearest major grocery stores and a few big-box chains.
Cape Tip Seafood Market offers the freshest seafood in Truro.
Truro residents get locally grown produce from Hillside Farmstand.
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Truro Central School and nearby middle and high school options
Around 100 preschool through sixth-grade students attend Truro Central School, which has a student-teacher ratio of 6-to-1 and is rated an A on Niche. Despite its small size, Truro offers services for students with learning disabilities and Spanish classes for all. After they complete fifth grade, children can opt to attend middle and high school in Eastham and Orleans or drive a little farther to attend those in Harwich. The closest schools are Nauset Regional Middle School in Orleans and Nauset Regional High School in Eastham, which earn B-plus and A ratings, respectively. In the tradition of the renowned painter and former Truro summer resident, Edward Hopper, as well as the modernist architects who came to the area in the mid-1900s, many artists and writers spend their summers in Truro. Some take workshops and classes at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, whose campus surrounds an 1800s barn near the heart of town.
Truro Central School is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K to 5th.
Nauset Regional Middle School serves area students in grades 6 through 8.
Nauset Regional High School receives an overall A rating from Niche.
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Traveling via Route 6
The majority of Truro residents are seasonal, and the small percentage of year-rounders are a mix of retirees and people with remote or hybrid-style jobs. Some travel to Boston or Providence for work, which are both about 110 miles from Truro. U.S. Route 6 provides a direct path around the cape and toward off-cape highways. During the summer and early fall, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority offers a Flex bus service. It makes stops in Truro, taking riders into Provincetown and Orleans, where they can connect with other forms of transportation, including a ferry into Boston. Cape Air and Jet Blue also offer flights to Boston from the Provincetown Municipal Airport. Those in need of medical care will need to travel nearly 40 miles to the nearest emergency center, which is in Hyannis.
Seasonal public transportation makes it easier to get around Truro.
Truro residents can get to Boston by taking a short flight from Provincetown Municipal Airport.
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On average, homes in Truro, MA sell after 119 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Truro, MA over the last 12 months is $940,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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