Mashpee



Mashpee is located in Barnstable County, on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The county, named after a city in England, has a rich history dating back to the Pilgrims and the founding of Plymouth Colony in 1620. It is known for its gorgeous and historical lighthouses, windmills, and early American architecture.



The town is the site of the headquarters and most members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the Native Americans who were the first Cape Codders many centuries before the Pilgrims arrived in 1620.



Mashpee holds to that New England lifestyle, filled with historic charm and uniqueness. This makes it an attractive place for tourists and residents of Cape Cod, where you can enjoy a beach lifestyle in a tranquil small town.



In addition to Mashpee, Barnstable County includes notable towns like Bourne, Falmouth, Sandwich, Harwich, Provincetown, and Yarmouth.



The picturesque town has 4 incredible and unique neighborhoods. Let’s understand each one better:









The town of Mashpee is a delight for outdoor lovers, offering many attractions. With a variety of waterways, such as South Cape Beach, Waquoit Bay, and Popponesset Bay, you can spend your days boating, fishing, bathing, and more in the town’s miles of fresh and salt water.



Known as the town’s centerpiece, The Mashpee River is one of the most popular attractions. It extends from the largest and most popular freshwater kettle pond south for five miles until it reaches the saltwater of Popponesset Bay and Nantucket Sound.



Besides the water fun, Mashpee offers a schedule of special events throughout the year, including the Summer Block Party, an open-air event featuring food trucks, live music, and face painting; and the Outdoor Movie Nights and Live Music.



Both events are held in Mashpee Commons, an open-air shopping center with traditional New England-style architecture. It serves as the downtown hub of the town and is surrounded by a mix of specialty restaurants providing a variety of casual and fine dining, national and local retailers, a public library, a bowling alley bistro, and residential options.



Water activities, parks, trails, shopping centers, and many other attractions make Mashpee a truly hidden gem in Cape Cod Bay.



Served by the Mashpee Public Schools district, the town has three schools dedicated to students in grades pre-K through 12: Mashpee Middle-High School (grades 7-12), Quashnet School (grades 3-6), and Kenneth C. Coombs School (pre-K to grade 2).



The district has a rigorous and comprehensive educational program, with a mission to provide a student-centered, comprehensive program that prepares students for college, career, service, and civic readiness while promoting respect and acceptance of others.



For those seeking private education, the area offers several options, including Montessori and parochial schools. The South Shore is also home to excellent vocational schools, such as South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School near Hanover and several renowned colleges and universities.



• Median sales price: $641,500
• +11.1% year over year