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Plymouth is running two distinct buying markets right now, and the right buyer's agent depends entirely on what you plan to purchase.

Choose a Plymouth buyer's agent based on the specific property type you want to buy. If you want a single-family home, where 37.1% sold above list in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, hire someone who can show you recent winning offers. If you prefer a condo, where prices are softening, start with a patient negotiator who reads condo documents closely.

You're getting ready to buy in Plymouth and deciding which buyer's agent to hire and what to agree to before you start touring homes.

Why Property Type Should Shape Your Choice of Buyer's Agent

In the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, Plymouth single-family homes sold in a median 26 days. Condos took a median 40 days, and their median price fell 8.3% year over year. Those two markets reward opposite skills:

Condos reward patient negotiation and careful document review.

Define the skill you need before you pick the person. Plymouth home prices by property type tell you roughly how much cash to bring to the closing table.

Single-Family Homes: Speed and Offer Strategy

With 2.4 months of supply, a good single-family listing gives you days to act, not weeks. Your agent needs instant alerts, same-day showing availability and a clean offer ready to submit. Large parts of Plymouth sit outside the sewer service area, so the agent should flag private septic systems and inspection timing early. No agent can change low inventory, though. Winning often means paying at or above list, and speed only gets you to the table.

Condos sold at a median 99.3% of list price, which leaves room to negotiate below asking. The agent's value shifts from speed to pricing negotiation and a careful read of the condo's financial documents.

Plymouth condos still cost more per square foot ($402) than single-family homes ($387), even with the median price down. A softer price can hide rising fees or a pending special assessment. Before treating a discount as a deal, get the current dues and any planned assessments from the HOA or management company.

Townhouses: Competitive Pricing and HOA Paperwork

Townhouses compete like single-family homes but come with condo-style HOA paperwork, so you need an agent with both skill sets. They had the highest median sale-to-list ratio of any Plymouth property type at 101.3%. Their median sale price rose 11.7% year over year on 48 sales. Expect to compete hard on price and review HOA documents at the same time, under a short deadline.

How to Narrow Your List of Buyer's Agents

Decide what you want to buy: a single-family home, condo or townhouse. Match it to the profile above and interview for that property type's primary skill.

If you expect to compete with other offers, weight the offer strategy questions. Read the section on pressure to waive inspections or contingencies before you hire.

If you'll need condo or HOA paperwork reviewed, screen agents with the document review questions. Plan for an attorney alongside the agent.

Decide if you're ready to commit to one agent or want a short trial period first. Then read how buyer's agents get paid before signing anything.

Steps to Choose a Buyer's Agent in Plymouth

Hire your agent before the right house appears. An agent picked under pressure may lack experience in your segment.

A lender pre-approval lets an agent move the same day a listing appears. It also tells you which price band and property type to interview for. Pre-approval is not a final loan commitment.

Condo financing can also depend on the complex itself. If you plan to use an FHA loan, ask your lender to confirm that specific project's FHA status directly through HUD.

2. Build a Shortlist From Recent Plymouth Buyer-Side Sales

Shortlist agents with recent Plymouth buyer-side closings in your property type. Sales volume rankings mix listing and buying sides, so a listing-heavy agent may look busy but have little showing availability for you. Check each agent's license status on the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure site before you sign anything.

Compare how each candidate reads your property type's market and what they'd do on day one. Ask each to explain which box on the Massachusetts Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure form applies to your working relationship. Make your choice before you find the house, not after.

Ask for two or three recent buyer clients, ideally people who bought your property type. Ask them how their offers were structured and how the agent handled inspection problems. References are hand-picked, so also ask what went wrong during the transaction.

Questions to Ask a Buyer's Agent Before Hiring

Group your questions by the skill your property type demands. Notice whether the answers are specific to Plymouth or generic enough to apply anywhere.

Recent Plymouth Buyer-Side Sales by Property Type

Ask how many Plymouth buyers they represented in the last 12 months, and in which property types and price bands. Request addresses you can verify in your target neighborhoods. Experience in Boston, Cape Cod or a very different price band doesn't automatically carry over to your segment of Plymouth.

Offer Strategy When Homes Sell Above List

Also ask how they learn what a listing agent will accept before writing the offer. Winning tactics such as appraisal-gap promises can shift cash risk onto you. Ask the agent to put a dollar figure on each strategy before you agree to include it.

Ask which documents they request and when. A thorough agent asks for:

The 6(d) certificate, which states the common expenses and other sums owed on the unit

An agent flags issues but isn't your lawyer. Legal review of condo documents and the purchase contract belongs to an attorney.

Availability, Response Time and Backup Coverage

Ask how quickly they respond to messages and who shows homes when they're unavailable. Clarify whether a teammate or the lead agent handles the negotiation. A team offers coverage, while a solo agent offers consistency. Neither is automatically better, but you should know what you're getting.

Watch how a candidate handles conflicts of interest and risk, because those patterns don't change once you're under contract.

Dual Agency and Designated Agency in Massachusetts

Dual agency happens when one agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller. Massachusetts permits disclosed dual agency and designated agency only with the informed written consent of both parties. An agent who steers you toward their own listings without explaining this relationship is a problem. In dual agency, the agent can't advocate on price for either side, which hurts you most in condo purchases where there's room to negotiate.

Pressure to Waive Inspections or Contingencies

A good agent explains the risk of each waived contingency in plain terms. Waiving sometimes wins in the competitive single-family and townhouse segments. But the decision has to be yours, made knowing what you'd pay for if a major defect turned up later.

Since August 17, 2024, an agent working with you must sign a written agreement with you before touring a home, in person or by live virtual tour. That means compensation and terms belong in your interview conversations, not as an afterthought at closing.

What a Buyer Representation Agreement Covers

A buyer agreement sets the term length, exclusivity, included services and compensation. It also says how either side can end it in writing. Under the 2024 national rule changes, every written agreement must include a specific and conspicuous disclosure of the amount or rate of compensation the broker will receive. If you sign an exclusive agreement and then buy through another route during its term, you may still owe the agent.

Compensation is negotiable and set in your agreement. A seller may offer to cover some or all of it, or you may negotiate it as a concession in your purchase offer. If the seller covers less than your agreement promises, the difference can fall to you at closing. Ask how the agent handles that scenario before you write an offer.

All homes: median sale price $724,655, up 6.3% year over year; 336 sales; median 30 days on market; 100.3% sale-to-list; 34.4% sold above list; 2.6 months of supply; 285 homes for sale (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)

Single family: median sale price $732,208, up 3.2% year over year; 241 sales; median 26 days on market; 100.2% sale-to-list; 37.1% sold above list; 2.4 months of supply; $387 median price per sq ft (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)

Condo: median sale price $549,844, down 8.3% year over year; 44 sales; median 40 days on market; 99.3% sale-to-list; 23.2% sold above list; 2.9 months of supply; $402 median price per sq ft (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)

Townhouse: median sale price $726,109, up 11.7% year over year; 48 sales; median 36 days on market; 101.3% sale-to-list; 29.7% sold above list; 2.8 months of supply; $377 median price per sq ft (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)

Choosing a Buyer's Agent in Plymouth, MA FAQs

Can I Tour a Home in Plymouth Before Signing a Buyer Agreement?

Not with an agent until you sign a written agreement. Talking to an agent at an open house or asking about services doesn't trigger that rule, and you can ask for a short-term agreement limited to a single property.

What Is the Difference Between a Buyer's Agent and a Listing Agent in Massachusetts?

A buyer's agent owes fiduciary duties to you, while a listing agent owes them to the seller. Massachusetts requires a written disclosure of this relationship at your first personal meeting to discuss a specific property; at an open house, the relationship must instead be conspicuously posted or provided in writing.

Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney as Well as a Buyer's Agent in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts is an attorney state for residential closings: attorneys for buyer and seller prepare the purchase and sale agreement, and you should consult yours before signing any legal documents or contracts.

Can a Real Estate Agent Recommend a Home Inspector in Massachusetts?

Generally no. Massachusetts law bars agents from directly recommending a specific home inspector, though on request they may provide the state board's complete list of licensed inspectors. The ban doesn't apply when a written agreement makes the broker your exclusive buyer's broker. Verify the inspector's state license yourself.

Do I Need a Septic Inspection When Buying a Home in Plymouth?

Yes, if the home uses a private septic system rather than town sewer. Massachusetts requires a Title 5 inspection at transfer of title, with a few exemptions such as family transfers, and you must receive a copy of the report. The Town of Plymouth DPW Sewer Division's official map shows whether a property is in the sewer service area.

What Should I Know About Lead Paint When Buying an Older Home in Plymouth?

For homes built before 1978, sellers must disclose known lead paint hazards and give you a lead paint notification before you sign the purchase and sale agreement. You get 10 days, or longer if agreed, for a lead inspection or risk assessment unless you waive it. Confirm the year built and ask for any existing lead compliance letters.

Mass.gov: Division of Occupational Licensure

Mass.gov: Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure

Massachusetts Legislature: Chapter 183A Section 6

Massachusetts Legislature: Chapter 112 Section 87YY1/2

Mass.gov: Buying or Selling Property with a Septic System

Massachusetts Legislature: Chapter 111 Section 197A

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Single-family homes sold fast at 100.2% of list in Plymouth, MA, while condos softened 8.3%. Choose a buyer's agent who matches the market you're buying into.

Choose a Buyer's Agent in Plymouth, MA by Property Type

How to Choose a Buyer's Agent in Plymouth, MA Based on Property Type

Plymouth is a big town geographically, spread across Southeastern Massachusetts in a way that makes buyers want to use ZIP codes to carve it into manageable pieces. That instinct makes sense. It just doesn't work quite the way you'd expect here.

The practical reality is that property type drives price far more than mailing address does. One ZIP code covers nearly the whole town, so the postal code tells you less than you might think.

Plymouth, MA uses several ZIP codes (02360, 02361, 02362, 02345, and 02381), but street addresses across most of town use 02360. The others are mainly post office box and village post office codes. Because one ZIP covers nearly the whole town, property type says more about price than the ZIP does: condos are the only type where prices fell, down 8.3% year over year in the 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Filter listing searches by 02360 or by town and village name. Ignore PO-box ZIP codes for home searches. Property type shapes price more than ZIP code does: condos fell while townhouses rose 11.7%, both over the 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026.

You're looking up Plymouth ZIP codes to search listings, complete an address, or get a feel for parts of town before buying or selling a home here.

What Plymouth, MA ZIP Codes Tell You About Home Prices

Manomet, White Horse Beach, North Plymouth, West Plymouth, and Cedarville are all villages within the town of Plymouth, MA. Non-PO Box residents and businesses in Manomet and White Horse Beach use Plymouth's standard ZIP code 02360, while North Plymouth is served by 02360 and a PO Box code. Any "ZIP 02360" price you see on a real estate portal effectively acts as the whole-town number and can't separate one part of Plymouth from another.

Plymouth covers a large geographic area, and one ZIP code spread over that much ground hides a lot of variety. The split that actually moves price is property type.

Condos are where a buyer has the most room to ask for price cuts or seller credits. They sit on the market for a median 40 days and close at 99.3% of list. Townhouse buyers face a tighter picture: prices are up sharply and homes are selling at 101.3% of asking. On a per-square-foot basis, a condo still costs more than a single-family house ($402 vs. $387), so a buyer focused on space gets more from a house. These are town-wide 90-day medians, though. A single building or street can run against them.

If you're buying in Plymouth, reviewing prices by property type will show you how these differences play out across town. Property types are just one factor to consider when 

Plymouth, MA is assigned three standard ZIP codes by the USPS: 02360 for standard street delivery, plus 02361 and 02362 for PO boxes. The Plymouth Post Office at 100 Long Pond Rd serves 02360, which covers most street addresses across town.

Both 02361 and 02362 are PO Box-only ZIP codes. The Center Post Office at 6 Main Street Ext serves 02361, and the North Plymouth Post Office at 283 Court St serves 02362. Because these consist entirely of PO boxes, they carry zero residential population data. You'll sometimes see 02361 surface on directory sites, but it won't help you map residential neighborhoods.

ZIP code 02345 is the USPS-designated code for Manomet, MA, and 02381 is the code for White Horse Beach, MA. Both are classified as PO Box-only ZIP codes with no residential population data. Street addresses in Manomet use 02360, so filtering by 02345 alone will cause you to miss available homes.

Which Plymouth ZIP Code to Use When Searching for a Home

Filter your listing searches by 02360 or by the town name and village name, not by PO-box ZIP codes. Before relying on a mailing ZIP, confirm a property's physical address and parcel in the Town of Plymouth assessor's online database. The Assessors' Office maintains property information and current assessments through the Patriot Properties WebPro system, with public summary records available on the town website.

For the full nine-digit ZIP+4 on a specific house, the USPS ZIP Code lookup tool will confirm it. School assignments work differently: Plymouth Public Schools assigns students by street address, not by ZIP code. Families can use the district's "School Assignment by Street" tool on the Student Registration page to find out which school a specific address is assigned to.

The town bills property taxes by parcel rather than by ZIP code, so point your search to the assessor record for tax history. Online maps and real estate portals sometimes show a village name or ZIP that differs from the legal address on the deed. Check the assessor record to be sure of the property's legal location.

Plymouth, MA Housing Market by Property Type

Town-wide price and pace data below covers single-family homes, condos, and townhouses over the 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Single-family homes go under contract in a median 26 days, and 37.1% sold above asking price recently. Have financing approval in hand before you tour. With under three months of supply in every property type (2.6 months for all homes combined), sellers hold the edge town-wide.

Condos are the soft spot in that picture, but soft spot is not the same as buyer's market. They're the only property type that fell in price over the 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026, and they offer more negotiating room than single-family homes or townhouses. On square footage, a house still stretches each dollar further.

All property types cleared 30 sales during the period, so these medians carry real weight. That said, they're town-wide numbers.

All homes (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): median sale price $724,655, up 6.3% year over year; 336 homes sold; 285 homes in inventory; 2.6 months of supply

Single-family homes (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): median sale price $732,208, up 3.2% year over year; 241 sold; median 26 days on market

Single-family homes (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): 100.2% sale-to-list; 37.1% sold above list; $387 median price per sq ft; 2.4 months of supply

Condos (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): median sale price $549,844, down 8.3% year over year; 44 sold; median 40 days on market

Condos (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): 99.3% sale-to-list; 23.2% sold above list; $402 median price per sq ft; 2.9 months of supply

Townhouses (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): median sale price $726,109, up 11.7% year over year; 48 sold; median 36 days on market

Townhouses (90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026): 101.3% sale-to-list; 29.7% sold above list; $377 median price per sq ft; 2.8 months of supply

If you're looking at a condo, ask the HOA or management company for current monthly dues, what they cover, and any pending special assessments. Ask the listing agent for recent sales in the specific building or on the specific street, because the figures above are town-wide medians and individual buildings can tell a different story.

First, figure out whether the ZIP you have is a street address or a PO box. If a listing or mailing address shows 02361, 02362, 02345, or 02381, check the full list of postal codes, then confirm the physical address in the assessor's database. If you're targeting a specific village like Manomet, White Horse Beach, or Cedarville, search by village name or map view rather than its post office ZIP.

Deciding between a condo and a house? Start with what the postal codes tell you about home prices for the negotiating-room comparison, then work through the property-type list. If school assignment matters, skip the ZIP entirely and use the district's address lookup.

If you're relocating from out of state, Susana Murphy can pull recent sales for the village and property type you're considering.

Is Plymouth, Massachusetts a Wealthy Area?

The all-homes median sale price in Plymouth is $724,655, up 6.3% year over year for the 90 days ending Sept. 30, 2026. Prices vary significantly depending on property type. Single-family homes cost more than condos, and the specific village or street will shape the final number.

Plymouth is in Plymouth County. It's one of two county seats for Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with the other being Brockton.

Plymouth, MA is served by area code 508, established in 1988 for Southeastern Massachusetts. The 774 area code is an all-services overlay added in 2001 that covers the exact same geographic territory.

Plymouth is legally a town and operates under a Representative Town Meeting-Select Board-Town Manager form of government. The Representative Town Meeting is the legislative body, consisting of 162 elected members who serve staggered three-year terms. Because it's a town, local bylaws and assessor records apply town-wide.

Plymouth is not geographically on Cape Cod. It's located in Southeastern Massachusetts, and its southern border meets the area leading to the Cape.

Plymouth is roughly 44 miles southeast of Boston, along the "Pilgrims Highway" portion of Route 3, which is the major route connecting the area to Boston. Check a GPS app for current drive times. Traffic on Route 3 varies considerably by the hour.

How Do I Find the 9-Digit ZIP+4 Code for a Plymouth Address?

Enter the full street address into the USPS ZIP Code lookup tool online. The last four digits narrow delivery down to a specific block or building. Post office boxes in Plymouth have their own ZIP+4 extensions.

What Is the Population of Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The population of Plymouth was 61,217 as of the April 1, 2020 Census. This figure covers the entire town within Plymouth County.

Plymouth Public Schools: Student Registration

Wikipedia: Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Wikipedia: List of Massachusetts area codes

US Census Bureau: QuickFacts Plymouth town

Plymouth, MA ZIP codes won't split the town by price, one code covers nearly all of it. Learn which ZIPs to search and how property type shapes what you pay.

Plymouth, MA ZIP Codes: Property Type Drives Price

Guide to Plymouth, MA ZIP Codes and Home Prices in 2026

Plymouth sits just north of the Cape Cod Canal, with 37 miles of coastline and 450 ponds. Buyers look here for space and water access without crossing the bridge, but the trade-offs are real: distance to Boston and the price of entry aren't small considerations.

The housing market here breaks down sharply by property type. What you get for your budget depends almost entirely on which type you're targeting.

Plymouth fits a buyer who wants coastline, ponds, and a historic harbor within driving distance of Boston. Its biggest con, cost, is softest in condos, where the median fell over the past year while house prices kept rising. If you need a detached house, expect competition, and price out a townhouse only as an alternative to shared-wall condo living, not as a cheaper house.

You're weighing a move to Plymouth and deciding whether its coast and space outweigh the commute, the weather, and the price of the home type you need.

Cost of Living in Plymouth, MA: Housing by Property Type

Plymouth's biggest con, the cost of getting in, is primarily a single-family problem. Houses sell in a median 26 days, 37.1% close above asking, and supply sits at 2.4 months. Condos are the one segment where buyers have room: the median is down to $549,844, sale-to-list is below asking, and homes take 40 days.

Townhouses offer no real discount on a house, with prices climbing faster than any other housing type. The town's FY2026 property tax rate and exact carrying costs are covered in the Schools, Safety Data, and Property Taxes section below.

To review a full price breakdown by property type and understand the local buying process, look at recent Plymouth home sales and market trends. The housing style you target will dictate your budget and your negotiating position. Details on 

 outline the steps for completing a purchase.

More than a third of single-family homes sold in Plymouth over the last 90 days went for more than asking. With just 2.4 months of supply, this is the town's most contested segment. Get pre-approved and see homes early.

Supply is the tightest of any home type here. Waiting for a price drop on a house is unlikely to pay off, so budget for paying at or above list.

Condos are the only home type in Plymouth whose median price fell over the past year. They're also the only type selling below asking on average, with a 99.3% sale-to-list ratio based on 44 recent sales. That gives you room to negotiate on price or ask for concessions.

What you give up is space per dollar: condos run around $402 per square foot. Monthly HOA dues sit on top of the mortgage, so ask the HOA for current dues, what they cover, and the latest reserve study before making an offer. If you're financing with FHA, confirm the condo complex's FHA approval status on the HUD condo lookup.

In Plymouth, a typical townhouse costs about the same as a typical single-family house. Based on 48 recent sales, the townhouse median sits at $726,109, up 11.7% year over year. These properties carry the lowest median price per square foot, but prices are climbing faster than any other housing type.

The catch is house-level purchase prices plus HOA dues, without the detached lot. Ask what the HOA covers, whether that's exterior maintenance, roof repairs, or snow removal, before you start comparing a townhouse directly to a detached house.

A town-commissioned inventory found 450 ponds within Plymouth, including 83 that are 10 acres or larger. The town also borders the ocean, so you can move between saltwater and freshwater recreation without leaving town limits.

Those outdoor and historic amenities are the primary draw for buyers looking south of Boston. Access to state parks and the harbor shapes everyday life here in ways that are worth understanding before you decide.

Plymouth's coastline spans 37 miles, and the town holds more than 12,400 acres of open space in Myles Standish State Forest. You can split your time between the sand at Plymouth Long Beach and the wooded trails inland.

The downside is that beach parking rules, resident sticker fees, and summer crowds shape day-to-day access. Check the town's current beach parking and resident sticker rules and fees before you count on easy beach days.

Pilgrim Memorial State Park covers 17 acres on the downtown waterfront and houses Plymouth Rock. The harbor area offers downtown restaurants, a working waterfront, and year-round events.

Easy summer parking isn't part of the deal. Visitor traffic concentrates downtown in the warmer months, and congestion near the waterfront is a seasonal reality for anyone living or commuting nearby.

The driving distance from Plymouth to Boston via US-44 and Route 3 is approximately 39 miles. Under normal traffic conditions, that's roughly 47 to 54 minutes.

The physical realities of living on the Massachusetts coast add specific costs in both time and money. Distance to the city and exposure to coastal weather require planning before you buy.

Route 3 backs up at peak hours, and that 39-mile drive can stretch considerably. The MBTA Kingston line offers commuter rail service, but the schedule limits flexibility for Plymouth residents.

A daily Boston commute demands a significant chunk of your day. Check current MBTA Kingston line schedules and drive Route 3 to Boston at rush hour before you commit to the location.

Average annual snowfall in Plymouth sits at about 37.9 inches, falling over roughly 15 days a year. Coastal and low-lying parcels may also sit in FEMA flood zones, which dictates lender insurance requirements and premiums.

The same waterfront proximity that makes Plymouth appealing can add real flood insurance costs. Look up the specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote before your inspection deadline.

Schools, Safety Data, and Property Taxes in Plymouth

The Plymouth Public Schools district handles local education, with its main office at 11 Lincoln Street. Confirm school assignment for a specific address directly with Plymouth Public Schools rather than relying on listing descriptions or neighborhood maps.

For local crime figures, review official data through the Plymouth Police Department and the FBI Crime Data Explorer. The local department submits Uniform Crime Reporting data directly to the FBI, so you can check recent incident counts there.

Plymouth's FY2026 unified property tax rate is $12.55 per $1,000 of assessed value. Pull the current property tax bill for any home you're considering directly from the town assessor to understand your exact monthly carrying costs.

Whether Plymouth works for you comes down to four specific questions about your budget, commute, and housing needs.

Do you need a detached house with a yard, or would shared walls work? If you need a house, read Single-Family Homes. If shared walls work, compare Condos and Townhouses.

How many days a week will you be in Boston? If it's more than one or two, read Commute to Boston before anything else.

Do you want to live near the water, and can your budget absorb flood insurance? Read Coastline, Beaches, and Ponds, then Coastal Weather and Flood Exposure.

Which matters more: negotiating room on price, or the most space per dollar? Negotiating room points to Condos. Space per dollar points to Townhouses.

If you want room to negotiate on price, start with Condos: they're the only Plymouth home type whose median fell over the past year. If you want the most square footage with shared walls, start with Townhouses, which carry the lowest median price per square foot. If you want a detached house and yard, start with single-family listings and have pre-approval in hand before you tour, because supply is the tightest there. If you want regular trips into Boston without a long drive, read the Commute to Boston section before any listing search. Susana Murphy can help compare condos, townhouses, and houses for an out-of-state relocation.

All homes: median sale price $724,655, up 6.3% year over year (336 sales, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)

All homes: median 30 days on market, 100.3% sale-to-list, 34.4% sold above list, 2.6 months of supply, 285 homes for sale, $387 per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Single family: median sale price $732,208, up 3.2% year over year, median 26 days on market, 100.2% sale-to-list, 37.1% sold above list, 2.4 months of supply, 190 for sale, $387 per sq ft (241 sales, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Condo: median sale price $549,844, down 8.3% year over year, median 40 days on market, 99.3% sale-to-list, 23.2% sold above list, 2.9 months of supply, 41 for sale, $402 per sq ft (44 sales, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Townhouse: median sale price $726,109, up 11.7% year over year, median 36 days on market, 101.3% sale-to-list, 29.7% sold above list, 2.8 months of supply, 45 for sale, $377 per sq ft (48 sales, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Plymouth suits buyers who value coastal access, ponds, and a historic harbor, provided they can absorb the commute and entry cost. With a town-wide supply of 2.6 months, sellers still hold the edge overall. Review the property-type sections to see which housing style fits your budget.

The Town of Plymouth had a population of 61,217 at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's latest population estimate, as of July 1, 2025, is 67,846.

What Is the Best Neighborhood to Live in Plymouth, MA?

The right area depends on your preferred home type, distance to Route 3, and proximity to water. The town includes several distinct villages, so check the town's official maps and compare recent sales by property type in any village you're considering.

The town-wide median sale price sits at $724,655, up 6.3% year over year. Market data varies by location, so compare recent sale prices in specific villages to gauge the cost of different areas.

Plymouth operates under a town charter enacted by the Massachusetts legislature. It uses a representative town meeting, select board, and town manager form of government, with elected members serving staggered three-year terms.

Is Plymouth the Largest Town in Massachusetts?

Yes, Plymouth is widely reported as the largest municipality in Massachusetts by total area, spanning approximately 134 square miles. Because of that size, distances between parts of town are long, and most errands require a car.

Plymouth is in Plymouth County, located just north of the Cape Cod Canal, which separates it from Barnstable County on Cape Cod. The canal physically separates most of the Cape Cod peninsula from the mainland.

Plymouth Long Beach offers public access, but parking fees, seasonal dates, and resident versus non-resident sticker rules apply. Check with the town to confirm the current season's parking rates and sticker requirements.

Herring Ponds Watershed: Plymouth Pond and Lake Atlas

Current Results: Massachusetts Annual Snowfall

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: Crime Data Explorer

U.S. Census Bureau: Plymouth Town QuickFacts

Weigh the pros and cons of living in Plymouth, MA with data: condo medians down, houses scarce, 39 miles to Boston, and flood zones to check before you buy.

Pros and Cons of Living in Plymouth, MA: Coast vs. Cost

Pros and Cons of Living in Plymouth, MA: Coast, Commute, and Home Costs

Finding the best real estate agent in Plymouth, MA, really comes down to your specific situation: the property type, your timeline, and what you're actually trying to accomplish. Susana Murphy, Founder of ALANTE Real Estate, has been working the South Shore market since 2005, closing 451 transactions and over $300 million in personal career sales. As a luxury real estate advisor with Real, she handles out-of-state relocations and complex waterfront transactions. The right agent is the one whose communication style, market knowledge, and negotiation approach fit your needs, and Susana and her team bring the logistical coordination and detailed property analysis to get deals across the finish line.

Why Susana Murphy Is a Strong Choice in Plymouth, MA

Susana and her ALANTE Real Estate team ranked number one for city sides and volume in 2025, with average annual production of $60 to $70 million. That kind of sustained volume translates directly into real, current market awareness for buyers and sellers on the South Shore.

Her team's average price point is $977,000, which means they work in a segment where the details matter and mistakes are expensive. Buyers looking for custom-built estates or golf course communities get the benefit of an established local network and accurate property analysis. Sellers of waterfront homes and luxury condos get targeted marketing and clear, direct communication to bring in qualified offers. Susana is also bilingual, working with clients in both English and Spanish. From inspections to vendor coordination to contract terms, her team keeps you informed and prepared at every step. For anyone 

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Licensed since 2005, Susana has built a record of over $300 million in personal career sales across 451 closed transactions, with her ALANTE Real Estate team averaging $60 to $70 million in annual production.

Her professional designations include Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS), SIOR, and CDPE. She's also maintained GUILD membership since 2010.

On the recognition side: she's a 2026 FastExpert Five Star Agent and Top Agent in Plymouth, Carver, and Duxbury. She's been named to Boston Agent Magazine's Who's Who, the Top 100 South Shore Boston Real Producers, Real Broker Elite, and Best of Boston for 2024, 2025, and 2026. In 2023, she received a Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts award.

What Clients Say About Working with Susana Murphy

694 client reviews is a meaningful sample. Across them, buyers and sellers consistently point to the same things: the ALANTE team's responsiveness, their diligence, and an honest read on the market without pressure to make a move before you're ready. Clients describe accurate property analyses that produce strong results, fast sales above asking price among them.

Out-of-state relocations come up often in reviews, and it's clear the team has a system for managing that kind of complexity. Whether a family is buying from across the country or a seller is managing the nuances of listing a property, issues get solved before they become problems. Past clients also come back. That alone says something.

Local Expertise Across Plymouth, MA and Nearby Areas

Susana's service area covers Plymouth, MA, Boston, the South Shore, and Upper Cape Cod, and she's been a South Shore resident since 2001, so this isn't abstract geographic knowledge.

Her expertise spans coastal properties, golf course communities, and custom-built estates throughout the South Shore. In the city, she regularly works with buyers and sellers of Back Bay brownstones and high-end condominiums. Plymouth itself offers a real range: single-family homes, townhouses, waterfront estates. Selling a historic brownstone and buying a coastal property are genuinely different transactions, and Susana tracks local inventory levels, zoning updates, and seasonal market shifts across all of these communities to give you an accurate picture. Her team can speak to commute patterns, community amenities, and property values throughout the region because they work it every day.

Based on data for Plymouth, MA, through September 2026, the 

Median sale price: Approximately $725,000 (up roughly 6% year-over-year)

Properties sold above list price: About 34%

Susana Murphy ranked #1 for sides and volume in 2025. With 451 closed transactions, she's the best agent in Plymouth, MA for luxury and waterfront buyers.

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