Duxbury, Massachusetts

Market Quick Stats

About Duxbury

Duxbury is a prestigious Plymouth County coastal town south of Boston, known for maritime heritage and upscale waterfront living. The town blends historic character with modern amenities. Properties range from grand waterfront estates to suburban family homes.

Duxbury appeals to affluent families and professionals seeking coastal living with excellent schools. The town has strong community engagement and civic pride. Waterfront properties command significant premiums while inland neighborhoods offer more accessible entry points.

Winslow Homes serves Duxbury buyers and sellers across FL, MA, CT, and RI. Ryan and Megan Winslow provide both brokerage and mortgage services (Ryan Winslow NMLS #2426605 | Megan Winslow NMLS #2692933). Get pre-approved at www.winslowloan.com or call 386-690-5858.

Housing Market Overview

Current Market Conditions & Trends

Duxbury's real estate market is competitive and upscale. Median price is $800,000 reflecting waterfront prestige and school quality. Properties sell predictably with limited inventory driving competition.

📊 📊 Median Home Price

Median home price: $800,000. Range: $600K-$1.3M inland, $1M-$2M+ waterfront. Expect $250-$350/sqft inland, $400-$600/sqft waterfront.

📈 📈 Market Trends

Strong demand from affluent families. Schools and waterfront access drive decisions. Waterfront properties appreciate faster. Multiple-offer situations common.

🏗️ 🏗 New Construction

Limited new construction. Most activity centers on renovation and estates. Waterfront development constrained by conservation.

💰 💰 Price Per Square Foot

$250-$350 per square foot for inland homes. Waterfront properties $400-$600+/sqft depending on location and direct beach access.

Notable Communities & Developments

Where to Live in Duxbury

🏘️ 🏘 Duxbury Center - historic village with shops and civic buildings

Notable Community

Duxbury Center - historic village with shops and civic buildings is a notable community in the area.

Demographics:Diverse mix of residents.

🏘️ 🏘 Waterfront neighborhoods - prestigious coastal enclaves

Notable Community

Waterfront neighborhoods - prestigious coastal enclaves is a notable community in the area.

Demographics:Diverse mix of residents.

🏘️ 🏘 Inland residential - family-friendly suburban areas

Notable Community

Inland residential - family-friendly suburban areas is a notable community in the area.

Demographics:Diverse mix of residents.

Neighborhood Breakdown

Explore Duxbury Neighborhoods

🏘️ 🏠 Duxbury Center historic district

Duxbury Center historic district

🏘️ 🏠 Captain's Row - prestigious waterfront street

Captain's Row - prestigious waterfront street

🏘️ 🏠 Powder Point neighborhoods

Powder Point neighborhoods

🏘️ 🏠 Myrtle Street area

Myrtle Street area

🏘️ 🏠 Summer Street residential

Summer Street residential

🏘️ 🏠 Bay Road estates

Bay Road estates

Specialty Housing

Unique Property Types in Duxbury

🌊 🌊 Atlantic Ocean waterfront and beaches

Atlantic Ocean waterfront and beaches

🌊 🌊 Kingston Bay and tidal marshes

Kingston Bay and tidal marshes

🌊 🌊 Protected coves and boat launches

Protected coves and boat launches

HOA & CDD Breakdown

Understanding Your True Monthly Costs

CDD vs. HOA:HOA fees cover community amenities and maintenance. CDD assessments are a separate tax-like charge that pays for infrastructure built by the developer. CDDs appear on your property tax bill and are not optional.

Pro Tip:When comparing homes, calculate total monthly cost including HOA + CDD + property taxes + insurance. A lower-priced home with high fees costs more monthly than a pricier home with no HOA.

Flood Zones & Insurance Impact

What Every Buyer Must Know

🔴 🔴 Zone AE (High Risk)

Coastal flood zones and FEMA-mapped areas near ocean and bay.

🟡 🟡 Zone X-Shaded (Moderate Risk)

Significant shaded flood zones in waterfront and marsh areas.

🟢 🟢 Zone X (Minimal Risk)

Inland areas mostly Zone X with low risk.

Insurance Tip:Homeowners insurance averages $1,200-$1,800 depending on location. Flood insurance required for waterfront, $500-$2,000+ annually.

Investment & Rental Potential

Real Estate Investment in Duxbury

📈 💰 Waterfront property acquisition for long-term appreciation and lifestyle premium

Waterfront property acquisition for long-term appreciation and lifestyle premium

🏖️ 💰 Inland family home purchase with school focus

Inland family home purchase with school focus

🏖️ 💰 Renovation of dated waterfront properties for upscale market

Renovation of dated waterfront properties for upscale market

🏖️ ⚠️ Investment Risks

High purchase price limits buyer pool, hurricane/storm exposure and insurance costs, flood risk on waterfront, market sensitivity to economic cycles

New Construction

Where New Homes Are Being Built

🏗️ 🏗 Inland residential areas - scattered infill on available lots

Inland residential areas - scattered infill on available lots

🏗️ 🏗 Waterfront development limited by conservation

Waterfront development limited by conservation

Buyer Tips for New Construction:Always hire your own inspector for new builds. Review CDD obligations carefully. Negotiate upgrades, not price. A buyer's agent costs you nothing with new construction and provides critical representation.

Commute Pockets

Drive Times & Work-From-Anywhere

🚗 🚗 Boston (35 min via Route 3/I-93)

Boston (35 min via Route 3/I-93)

🚗 🚗 Plymouth (10 min) - regional services

Plymouth (10 min) - regional services

🚗 🚗 South Shore employment centers (15-25 min)

South Shore employment centers (15-25 min)

💻 💻 Remote Work Lifestyle

Excellent broadband throughout. Fiber-optic service widely available.

Schools & Education

Plymouth County School District

🎒 🎒 Elementary Schools

Duxbury Elementary School (K-2), Duxbury intermediate schools

📚 📚 Middle & High Schools

Duxbury Middle School (3-5), Duxbury High School (6-12) - both excellent performers

🏛️ 🎓 Private & Higher Education

Limited private options. Regional private schools available.

School Zone Impact:Schools are major value driver. Excellent Duxbury schools command premium pricing.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Your Dollar in Duxbury

🏛️ 🏦 Property Taxes

Effective tax rate: 1.2% - 1.35% of assessed value. $9,600-$10,800 annually on $800K property.

💵 💵 Massachusetts Tax Considerations

Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax rate plus a 4% surtax on income over $1M (effective 2023). Property tax rates vary by municipality. The residential exemption in some communities reduces the assessed value of owner-occupied homes. No sales tax on clothing under $175.

🛒 🛒 Cost of Living

High. Reflects waterfront and school premium. Fine dining and services expensive.

📋 🏥 Insurance Costs

Homeowners: $1,200-$1,800/year. Auto: $1,200-$1,600/year. Above state average.

Lifestyle & Community

Living the Duxbury Life

🎣 🎨 Coastal lifestyle dominates. Waterfront residents enjoy boating, sailing, beach recreation, and maritime culture. Yacht clubs and marine services abundant.

Coastal lifestyle dominates. Waterfront residents enjoy boating, sailing, beach recreation, and maritime culture. Yacht clubs and marine services abundant.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🎨 Community life centers on excellent schools, civic organizations, and family activities. Town events include parades and seasonal festivals.

Community life centers on excellent schools, civic organizations, and family activities. Town events include parades and seasonal festivals.

🎣 🎨 Outdoor recreation includes beaches, hiking trails, and water sports. Historic sites commemorate Mayflower heritage.

Outdoor recreation includes beaches, hiking trails, and water sports. Historic sites commemorate Mayflower heritage.

Local Hot Spots

Where the Locals Go

🔥 ⭐ Duxbury Beach - popular family beach with lifeguards

Duxbury Beach - popular family beach with lifeguards

🔥 ⭐ Powder Point Beach - scenic cove for swimming and wading

Powder Point Beach - scenic cove for swimming and wading

🍽️ ⭐ Duxbury Center - historic town green with shops and restaurants

Duxbury Center - historic town green with shops and restaurants

Hidden Gems

The Insider's Duxbury

🏛️ 💎 Captain's Row historic homes - architectural significance and stories

Captain's Row historic homes - architectural significance and stories

💎 💎 Local nature preserves - hiking trails and wildlife viewing

Local nature preserves - hiking trails and wildlife viewing

💎 💎 Scenic coastal drives - Bay Road and Powder Point Road

Scenic coastal drives - Bay Road and Powder Point Road

Jobs & Economy

Employment & Economic Drivers

💼 🏥 Professional services and finance

Professional services and finance

💼 🏥 Education and research institutions

Education and research institutions

💻 💼 Remote Work & Entrepreneurship

Strong appeal. Coastal setting and excellent broadband attract remote professionals.

Transportation & Commuting

Getting Around Duxbury

🏘️ 🛣 Major Roads

Route 3A (coastal corridor), Route 3 (north-south main highway)

🏘️ 🚲 Biking & Walking

Some neighborhoods walkable. Coastal roads scenic for cycling. Beach trails and nature walks.

🏘️ ✈️ Airport Access

Logan International Airport (45 min), Manchester Airport (1.5 hrs)

New Development & Growth

What's Coming to Duxbury

🏛️ 🏗 Duxbury Center - historic preservation and commercial revitalization

Duxbury Center - historic preservation and commercial revitalization

🚤 🏗 Waterfront - conservation focus over development

Waterfront - conservation focus over development

🏘️ 📈 Market Outlook

Strong long-term growth expected. Waterfront supply constraints and school demand sustain appreciation.

Investment Insights

Real Estate Investment in Duxbury

📈 💰 Waterfront properties offer premium appreciation due to supply scarcity and coastal demand.

Waterfront properties offer premium appreciation due to supply scarcity and coastal demand.

📈 💰 School district reputation ensures consistent long-term appreciation.

School district reputation ensures consistent long-term appreciation.

DISCUSS INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Common Buyer Mistakes

Avoid These Costly Errors

📋 ❌ Underestimating flood insurance costs and hurricane exposure on waterfront properties

Underestimating flood insurance costs and hurricane exposure on waterfront properties

🚤 ⚠️ ❌ Overestimating renovation project scope on older waterfront estates

Overestimating renovation project scope on older waterfront estates

🏘️ ⚠️ ❌ Assuming all inland neighborhoods equal in school quality

Assuming all inland neighborhoods equal in school quality

🏘️ ⚠️ ❌ Skipping a Local Agent

A local Duxbury agent knows which streets flood, which buildings have pending special assessments, and which neighborhoods are appreciating fastest. Buyer agent services are free to the buyer in most transactions.

Who Should Live Here

Is Duxbury Right for You?

👥 ✅ You'll Love It If...

Coastal living, waterfront prestige, excellent schools, maritime heritage, beach access, upscale community, Boston proximity

👥 ✅ Perfect For...

Affluent families with school-age children, waterfront enthusiasts, maritime professionals, executives seeking coastal elegance

👥 🤔 Consider Carefully If...

High property prices and taxes, flood insurance costs, hurricane/storm exposure, waterfront renovation costs

👥 ⚠️ Think Twice If...

You have budget constraints, dislike coastal storms, prefer urban amenities, want new construction

Why People Leave

The Honest Downsides

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🔄 Children age out of school district

Children age out of school district

📋 🔄 Flood insurance and hurricane concern

Flood insurance and hurricane concern

🏖️ 🔄 Job relocation away from coast

Job relocation away from coast

Local Market Strategy

How to Win in the Duxbury Market

🏘️ 🎯 For Buyers

Act quickly on suitable properties. Waterfront: budget for flood insurance and storm preparedness. Understand school assignments.

🏘️ 📋 For Sellers

Highlight school district and waterfront access. Waterfront: emphasize views and recreation. Price competitively for market.

🏘️ 💡 For Investors

Waterfront for appreciation. Inland for school-focused buyers. Long-term hold for stability.

🏘️ 🔑 Insider Tips

Visit Duxbury Beach in all seasons. Check flood maps for waterfront properties. Attend schools open house.

Living in Duxbury: Honest Pros & Cons

The Balanced View

Buying & Selling in Duxbury

Your Next Steps

🏘️ 🏠 Buying Tips

Waterfront: get flood insurance quote early. All properties: verify school assignment. Budget for property taxes. Call 386-690-5858 or visitwww.winslowloan.com.

🏘️ 💰 Selling Tips

Showcase waterfront views and school district. Highlight community amenities. Price appropriately for market.

Mortgage & Financing

Your Path to Homeownership

Mortgage Services — Ryan & Megan Winslow

As both your real estate broker and loan officer, Ryan Winslow offers a streamlined experience from home search through closing. Ryan and Megan Winslow provide competitive rates on all major loan types:

Conventional Loans:As low as 3% down for qualified buyers. Ideal for borrowers with strong credit.

FHA Loans:3.5% down with flexible credit requirements. Perfect for first-time buyers entering the Duxbury market.

VA Loans:Zero down payment for eligible veterans and active-duty military. No PMI requirement.

USDA Loans:Zero down for qualifying rural properties. Income limits apply.

Down Payment Assistance:Multiple DPA programs available for qualifying buyers in Plymouth County.

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Local Insight from Winslow Homes

"Duxbury is where New England coastal tradition meets modern family living. It's a place of history and future."

— Ryan & Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes

Browse Active Duxbury Listings

See every home for sale in Duxbury — from Waterfront estates and beach homes - $1M-$2M+ to Inland colonial and contemporary family homes - $600K-$1M. Updated daily from the MLS.

About Winslow Homes LLC

Winslow Homes LLC is a full-service real estate brokerage licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Ryan and Megan Winslow combine experience with commitment to client success and market expertise.

🏘️ Brokerage Services

Buyer representation guides clients through property selection, negotiation, and closing. Seller marketing strategies position properties competitively. Investment advisory services assist buyers seeking income-producing properties. Relocation assistance helps families moving to new communities.

📊 Market Expertise

The Winslow Homes team brings specialized knowledge of Duxbury neighborhoods, property values, market trends, and investment opportunities. Regular market analysis keeps agents informed on current conditions.

📞 Contact Information

Winslow Homes LLC
Email: Broker@WinslowHomesLLC.com
Phone: 386-690-5858

MLS Disclaimer & Legal Information

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