Buying a Home in Plymouth, MA: Condos, Townhouses and Single-Family Homes Compared (2026)

Plymouth is the largest town by land area in Massachusetts, covering 97.57 square miles. That footprint matters when shopping for a home, because the market behaves differently depending on which village you're targeting and what kind of property you want.



The town leans toward sellers overall, but the type of home you're after decides if you negotiate or compete. That difference will save you time and set a realistic budget.

If you want room to negotiate on a home in Plymouth, MA, start with condos. They're the only home type whose median sale price fell over the past year, down 8.3%, and they typically sold just under asking. If you need more space for the money, townhouses cost the least per square foot, but they draw the hardest bids, so plan to pay at or above list.

This guide is for buyers planning to purchase in Plymouth, MA, in the coming months who are deciding which kind of home fits their budget and how hard they will have to compete for it.

The home type you pick determines if you negotiate or bid. The all-homes median sale price sits at roughly $724,655, but that single number hides a split market. Condos are the clear exception to the town's rising prices, while townhouses and single-family homes are climbing and drawing real competition.



The town currently has about 2.6 months of housing supply. Under three months means sellers hold the edge in most segments. To find the specific segment where a patient offer still works, you have to look at each property type separately.



Start with the at-a-glance figures below, then use the decision questions in the following section to narrow down your target property type.



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The figures below cover the whole town of Plymouth, not individual villages. The condo and townhouse statistics rest on smaller samples of 44 and 48 sales, respectively, which can make median prices fluctuate from quarter to quarter.



• All homes: median sale price $724,655, up 6.3% year over year; 336 homes sold (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 in inventory; $387 median price per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
• Single family: median sale price $732,208, up 3.2% year over year; 241 sold; median price per sq ft matches the all-homes figure (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
• Single family: median 26 days on market; 100.2% sale-to-list; 37.1% sold above list; 2.4 months of supply; 190 in inventory (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
• Condo: median sale price $549,844, down 8.3% year over year; 44 sold; $402 median price per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
• Condo: median 40 days on market; 99.3% sale-to-list; 23.2% sold above list; 2.9 months of supply; 41 in inventory (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
• Townhouse: median sale price $726,109, up 11.7% year over year; 48 sold; $377 median price per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
• Townhouse: median 36 days on market; 101.3% sale-to-list; 29.7% sold above list; 2.8 months of supply; 45 in inventory (90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Your budget and timeline will narrow your options quickly. If your price ceiling sits well below the low-$700Ks, where the townhouse and single-family medians land, condos are your realistic pool.



A higher budget means you'll need to decide whether interior space matters more than avoiding a bidding fight. Townhouses give you the most room per dollar, but you pay for that in competition. Ask yourself whether you can move within days, with a fully underwritten pre-approval and flexibility to go over asking. If not, you need a segment where a patient offer still works. You'll also want to factor in whether a home is on septic, a private well, or near the coast, because each of those changes your ongoing costs in ways that don't show up in the list price.

Condos are where Plymouth buyers currently have the clearest negotiating position. Based on 44 condo sales, the median unit sold at 99.3% of its list price and sat on the market for 40 days. A unit that takes more than a month to sell and closes slightly under asking gives you room to ask for inspection protections and negotiate.



When you view a unit, ask how long that specific listing has been active and whether the price has been cut. At the $402 median price per square foot, a typical condo runs roughly 1,370 square feet. The same math for single-family homes gives roughly 1,890 square feet at the single-family median price per square foot. That comparison is for illustration only, but it shows plainly what the lower condo price is buying: a smaller home.



Before you make an offer, ask the association for current monthly fees, what they cover, the reserve balance, and any planned special assessments. If you're using an FHA loan, ask whether the complex is FHA-approved.



Condos carry Plymouth's highest price per square foot, so the falling median is a discount on a smaller box, and monthly fees add to the true cost of ownership.

The choice between a townhouse and a single-family house comes down to space per dollar versus how hard you'll have to fight for it. The townhouse median sits at $726,109, while the single-family median is slightly higher at $732,208. Townhouses cost $377 per square foot compared to the single-family median per square foot. For roughly the same money, a townhouse tends to buy the most interior space per dollar of any property type in town.



Townhouses are also where bidding is hottest and prices have climbed the fastest. With prices up 11.7% and a sale-to-list ratio of 101.3% based on 48 sales, waiting has cost townhouse buyers more than anyone else this year. Single-family buyers pay a few thousand more at the median for a detached home, land, and no shared walls, but they should expect the fastest pace of any segment on the market: a median of just 26 days.



When you're touring, ask whether a townhouse is held as a condominium with an HOA. If it is, find out what the fee covers, including the roof, exterior, and snow removal. For single-family homes, ask who maintains the land on the lot.



The tradeoff is straightforward. The townhouse segment has the highest sale-to-list ratio in town, so the segment with the most interior space is the one where you're most likely to pay over asking.

More than a third of single-family homes recently sold above list, and the median sold in just 26 days. With only 2.4 months of supply in that segment, you should have a fully underwritten pre-approval before you tour anything, know your walk-away number before you fall in love with a property, and be ready to offer within days of a home hitting the market.



Condos are a different situation. Fewer than a quarter sold over list, at 23.2%. A condo offer can take more time and carry more contingencies. In Massachusetts, purchases typically start with a signed offer, followed by a purchase and sale agreement drafted with attorneys.



Susana Murphy can pull recent comparable sales for the specific home type and village you're targeting to help you structure a strong bid.



One caveat: waiving inspection or appraisal protections to win a single-family home shifts real risk onto you, and the town-wide numbers don't tell you which specific listing will draw multiple offers.

The town spans 97.57 square miles and includes recognized villages like Cedarville, Chiltonville, Ellisville, Manomet, Plymouth Beach, Priscilla Beach, South Pond, Vallerville, West Plymouth, West Wind Shores, and White Horse Beach. Because market data covers the whole town, ask for village-level comparable sales when you're pricing a specific home.



Many homes in Plymouth rely on septic systems. Under Massachusetts Title 5, an inspection of a property's septic system is generally required when title transfers. Confirm whether the property is on municipal sewer or septic, and request the Title 5 inspection report. If the home is on a private well, order a water quality test before your contingency deadline.



Coastal proximity brings flood risk. The FEMA flood zones present within the Town of Plymouth are A, AE, VE, and X. Look up the address on the FEMA flood map and get a flood insurance quote before you make an offer, not after.



For homes built before 1978, Massachusetts law requires sellers to provide lead paint disclosures and any lead inspection records. If you're looking in a golf or planned community, get the HOA dues, coverage rules, and restrictions in writing before you go under agreement.



A home that looks like the best price in town can carry a septic replacement cost, a flood insurance premium, or HOA dues that erase the apparent savings. Price those out before you set your offer number.

When you're building your budget, factor in local property taxes and closing costs from the start. Look up the property's assessed value on the Town of Plymouth assessor database to estimate the annual tax bill, and confirm that figure with a tax professional.



Massachusetts imposes a deed excise tax of $4.56 per $1,000 on real estate transfers in Plymouth County. By custom and statute, the seller pays this excise. Buyers typically cover lender, title, and attorney fees, so ask your lender for a Loan Estimate early to see your exact cash to close.



If school assignment matters for your move, confirm the specific address directly with Plymouth Public Schools. The district provides an official "School Assignment by Street" tool on its website. Don't rely on listing descriptions, because boundaries can change.

Under nationwide practice changes that took effect in 2024, any agent working with a buyer must have a signed written buyer agreement in place before touring a home in Massachusetts. Compensation is negotiable and outlined in that document.



When you're interviewing agents, ask about their recent sales by home type in Plymouth. Ask how they'd structure an offer in a segment selling above list, and how they handle septic, flood, and HOA due diligence. Susana Murphy works with buyers relocating from out of state and buyers looking at waterfront and golf-community homes on the South Shore.



No agent can guarantee a price or a win in a bidding segment. Judge them on comparable-sales evidence, not promises.