Coastal Towns & Rural Communities
Plymouth County
Home to Marion, Wareham, and Rochester — Plymouth County offers some of the most desirable small-town living on the South Coast, with Buzzards Bay at its doorstep.
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Plymouth County stretches from the South Shore down to Buzzards Bay, covering a broad mix of communities. Christine primarily works the southern end of the county — towns like Marion, Wareham, and Rochester — where the character shifts from commuter suburbs to quieter, coastal New England communities.
This part of Plymouth County sits along Buzzards Bay, which gives several towns a genuine waterfront character without the congestion or price tags of Cape Cod. Marion is one of the most sought-after small towns on the South Coast, known for its well-preserved town center, harbor, and strong community identity. Wareham spans nearly 40 miles of coastline and serves as the gateway to the Cape, offering a range of housing from modest Capes and cottages to waterfront properties on the bay. Rochester is almost entirely rural — large lots, farmland, kettle ponds, and very little development — making it a different kind of opportunity entirely.
Home values across these towns vary significantly by location and proximity to water. Rochester tends to offer the most land for the dollar. Marion typically carries a premium. Wareham sits in between, with neighborhoods ranging from affordable year-round homes to desirable coastal cottages.
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000 Standish Street Duxbury, Massachusetts
12 Beds 18 Baths 21,500 SqFt 25 Acres
$23,000,000
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100 Patten Ln Duxbury, Massachusetts
9 Beds 14 Baths 18,000 SqFt 15.5 Acres
$11,750,000
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5 Bare Cove Ln Hingham, Massachusetts
5 Beds 7 Baths 9,847 SqFt 2.14 Acres
$9,890,000
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160 Marshall Street Duxbury, Massachusetts
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,147 SqFt 7.59 Acres
$7,900,000
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67 Border St Scituate, Massachusetts
6 Beds 7 Baths 7,501 SqFt 4.75 Acres
$6,800,000
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12 and 0 Hunter Dr. Marshfield, Massachusetts
4 Beds 5 Baths 7,333 SqFt 12.92 Acres
Main attractions
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Sippican Harbor, Marion
Sippican Harbor is the center of life in Marion — a working harbor with a town wharf, sailing activity, and water views that define the town's identity. The harbor area sits adjacent to Marion's quiet town center, and properties nearby are consistently in demand among buyers who want genuine coastal New England character.
Onset Village, Wareham
One of the most distinctive neighborhoods in Wareham, Onset Village was developed in the late 1800s as a summer retreat and retains much of its Victorian-era charm. The village sits right on Onset Bay with beaches, a bandstand, and a walkable waterfront that gives it a character unlike anywhere else in the county
Snipatuit Pond, Rochester
Snipatuit Pond is one of the largest freshwater ponds in Plymouth County and one of the defining natural features of Rochester. The area around it is quiet and rural, popular with anglers, kayakers, and anyone looking for open space and room to breathe.
Cape Cod Canal
The southern edge of Plymouth County meets the Cape Cod Canal, one of the most heavily used waterways on the East Coast. The canal's bikeway stretches nearly 14 miles and is one of the most popular recreational paths in Southeastern Massachusetts — flat, scenic, and open year-round.