duxbury: A sense of Duxbury - from your armchair
- 10/14/13 08:59 AM
Here's a short video tour of Duxbury that will give you a sense of Duxbury from your armchair. You can drive this route in less than an hour, stopping several times to enjoy the views and attractions. If you'd like to download the map, use this link. This video tour of Duxbury takes you on a loop around Duxbury while sitting in your armchair. From the southern end, we'll go around the west side, across Route 14 to the beach, down the coastline, and then back along Route 3A, Tremont Street, to complete the circuit.
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duxbury: Homes sold in Duxbury - September 2013
- 10/06/13 07:49 AM
Homes sold in Duxbury - September 2013 The busy summer for home sales in Duxbury, Massachusetts, slowed dramatically in September, as it usually does at this time of year. 12 single-family homes sold in September down from 27 in August and 13 in September 2012 a list with details about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALES price was $615,000 down from $626,000 in August and $928,000 last September LISTING price was $641,000 down from 650,000 in August and $1,013,000 last September ORIGINAL price was $648,000 down from $684,000 in August and $1,112,00 last September ASSESSMENT was $507,000 AGE is 38 years (built in 1975) Average = total prices … (4 comments)
The Powder Point neighborhood in Duxbury has two main roads that encircle the peninsula. King Caesar Road runs down the south side to the Gurnet Bridge, and Powder Point Avenue runs back along the north side toward the center of Duxbury. The Gurnet Bridge is often called the Powder Point Bridge, or even the Duxbury Bridge. It's the wooden bridge that leads from the end of Powder Point to the Duxbury Beach. Powder Point is entirely residential single-family homes. There are families here whose lineage goes back 11 generations to the Mayflower, Myles Standish and the … (7 comments)
The Standish Shores neighborhood is a private, quiet peninsula in Duxbury. Captain Myles Standish lived here, in an area that was known in the 1600s as the Nook. Now a monument to Captain Standish stands in the middle of a state park bearing his name on Standish Shores. The monument is visible to boats and helps mariners navigate the waters off Duxbury and Plymouth Bay. Standish Road forms a loop, connecting with Crescent Street. The other main road, Marshall Avenue, dead ends near the shoreline. Standish Road empties into the traffic circle at Hall's Corner. It occupies the … (5 comments)
The Snug Harbor neighborhood is on Duxbury Bay in the center of Washington Street. The nearest cross street is Harrison Street. Washington Street runs along the north half of the shoreline in Duxbury from Powder Point to Hall's Corner. Bay Road runs along the southern half of the shoreline. Snug Harbor is a public focal point for local activity in Duxbury. Several popular shops make their home here, including the ever-popular French Memories bakery. On a warm day, there's nothing more pleasant than sitting on the deck with a scone and coffee. The harbor itself, and the … (0 comments)
The campus of the Duxbury Middle School and the Duxbury High School is on St. George Street, east of Tremont Street (Route 3A). For the moment, the High School is on one side of the street and the Middle School is on the other side, along with the playing fields and the Percy Walker swimming pool. In 2014, the new, and astonishing, co-located Middle and High School will open up for students on the same campus. The Duxbury High School is ranked #10 in Massachusetts by U.S. News. You can read more about … (1 comments)
The Duxbury neighborhood of Tinkertown is an area on the southwest side of Duxbury. The area runs along both sides of Elm Street and Tobey Garden, north of Tremont Street, from Tremont Street up to the Route 3 overpass. Tinkertown was established in 1757. Many tinkers and other tradesmen, especially those serving the shipbuilding trade, lived here in years past. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for prices between about $300,000 to $600,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. … (0 comments)
The Duxbury neighborhood of Apple Hill Lane is a cul-de-sac neighborhood on the west side of Duxbury, near the Chandler Elementary School. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for $495,000 to about $550,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. I lived here once, over ten years ago. It's really nice, quiet and friendly. It's surrounded by conservation land and edged with a big pond. Many of the residents are raising their families here, or have raised … (3 comments)
duxbury: Homes sold in Duxbury - August 2013
- 09/03/13 04:15 AM
Homes sold in Duxbury - August 2013 It's been a busy summer for home sales in Duxbury, Massachusetts. 27 single-family homes sold in August down from 38 in July and a record-breaking 49 in June The AVERAGE SALES price was $626,000, up from $602,000 in July LISTING price was $650,000, up from $622,000 ORIGINAL price was $684,000, up from $637,000 ASSESSMENT was $581,000, up from $534,000 AGE is 55 years (built in 1958) Average = total prices / number of homes
The MEDIAN SALES price was $550,000, up from $480,000 LISTING price was $575,000, up from $495,000 ORIGINAL price was $575,000, up from $495,000 ASSESSMENT was $479,000, up from $404,000 Median … (7 comments)
duxbury: Duxbury Bay Maritime School Junior Olympics Regatta weekend
- 08/10/13 04:19 AM
Duxbury Bay Maritime School Junior Olympics Regatta Optis and 420s competed in the Duxbury Bay Maritime School Junior Olympics Regatta today and they'll go all day tomorrow, Sunday, as well. The videos show a few moments of the Captains' Meeting. Over seventy Int'l 420s and about fifty Optis. Look at all the young racers and parents!
Contact me to sell your home or to arrange a private showing of any home for sale on the South Shore View all the homes for sale on the South Shore of Massachusetts at South Shore homes for sale. Follow Duxbury Homes and Luxury … (1 comments)
duxbury: Coldwell Banker Duxbury is first in sales
- 08/08/13 07:05 AM
Coldwell Banker Duxbury is first in sales You don't have to read the fine print to know that Coldwell Banker Duxbury is first in listings and sales in Duxbury and our service area.
Contact me to sell your home or to arrange a private showing of any home for sale on the South Shore. View all the homes for sale on the South Shore of Massachusetts at South Shore homes for sale. Follow Duxbury Homes and Luxury Homes on the South Shore on Facebook … (7 comments)
duxbury: Duxbury home sales report for July 2013
- 08/06/13 04:23 AM
Duxbury home sales report for July 2013 38 single-family homes sold in Duxbury in July Down from 49 in June The average SALES price was $602,000, down from $726,000 in June LISTING price was $622,000, down from $748,000 ORIGINAL price was $637,000 ASSESSMENT was $534,000 Average = total prices / number of homes The average was strongly influenced by a relatively small number of high-priced sales last month. There were only two sales over $1 million this month.
The median SALES price was $480,000, down from $726,000 in June LISTING price was $495,000, down from $610,000 ORIGINAL price was $495,000 ASSESSMENT was $404,000 Median = the home halfway down the list
The average number of days on market was 72, up from 67 in June … (1 comments)
duxbury: 40 Hawkins Place, Duxbury
- 07/28/13 10:17 AM
40 Hawkins Place, Duxbury 40 Hawkins Place is an outstanding Colonial in the heart of Duxbury. The property is centrally located within moments of Duxbury Bay and Shipyard Beach, near all the conveniences of Hall's Corner. Experience this magnificent 5-bedroom residence, highlighted with state-of-the-art interior detail and outstanding outdoor living spaces. Some of the many features and amenities include the 29-foot white cabinets and granite countertops in an open kitchen that appeals to both casual and formal cooking and dining. The first floor offers hardwood floors throughout, and walls of glass overlooking a picturesque Gunite pool and an entertainment-sized … (11 comments)
49 single-family homes sold in Duxbury in June - that's three times the number of sales as in May. The average LISTING price was $748,000. (Average: total prices / number of homes) The median listing price was $610,000. (Median: the home halfway down the list) The average SALES price was $726,000. The median sales price was $600,000. The average number of days on market was 67. The average price paid per square foot was $246. There are only 89 single-family homes on the market in Duxbury today. That's very low, and puts a … (2 comments)
The campus of the Duxbury Middle School and the Duxbury High School is on St. George Street, east of Tremont Street (Route 3A). For the moment, the High School is on one side of the street and the Middle School is on the other side, along with the playing fields and the Percy Walker swimming pool. In 2014, the new, and astonishing, co-located Middle and High School will open up for students on the same campus. The Duxbury High School is ranked #10 in Massachusetts by U.S. News. You can read more about … (7 comments)
Powder Point in Duxbury has two main roads that encircle the peninsula. King Caesar Road runs down the south side to the Gurnet Bridge, and Powder Point Avenue runs back along the north side toward the center of Duxbury. The Gurnet Bridge is often called the Powder Point Bridge, or even the Duxbury Bridge. It's the wooden bridge that leads from the end of Powder Point to the Duxbury Beach. Powder Point is entirely residential single-family homes. There are families here whose lineage goes back 11 generations to the Mayflower, Myles Standish and the Pilgrims. Most … (2 comments)
Standish Shores is a private, quiet peninsula in Duxbury. Captain Myles Standish lived here, in an area that was known in the 1600s as the Nook. Now a monument to Captain Standish stands in the middle of a state park bearing his name on Standish Shores. The monument is visible to boats and helps mariners navigate the waters off Duxbury and Plymouth Bay. Standish Road forms a loop, connecting with Crescent Street. The other main road, Marshall Avenue, dead ends near the shoreline. Standish Road empties into the traffic circle at Hall's Corner. It occupies the center of … (4 comments)
Snug Harbor is on Duxbury Bay in the center of Washington Street. The nearest cross street is Harrison Street. Washington Street runs along the north half of the shoreline in Duxbury from Powder Point to Hall's Corner. Bay Road runs along the southern half of the shoreline. Snug Harbor is a public focal point for local activity in Duxbury. Several popular shops make their home here, including the ever-popular French Memories bakery. On a warm day, there's nothing more pleasant than sitting on the deck with a scone and coffee. The harbor itself, and the Duxbury Yacht … (4 comments)
Tinkertown is an area on the southwest side of Duxbury. The area runs along both sides of Elm Street and Tobey Garden, north of Tremont Street, from Tremont Street up to the Route 3 overpass. Tinkertown was established in 1757. Many tinkers and other tradesmen, especially those serving the shipbuilding trade, lived here in years past. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for prices between about $300,000 to $600,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. The side streets off … (0 comments)
Apple Hill Lane is a cul-de-sac neighborhood on the west side of Duxbury, near the Chandler Elementary School. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for $495,000 to about $550,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. I lived here once, over ten years ago. It's really nice, quiet and friendly. It's surrounded by conservation land and edged with a big pond. Many of the residents are raising their families here, or have raised their children and still … (2 comments)
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Here's a short video tour of Duxbury that will give you a sense of Duxbury from your armchair. You can drive this route in less than an hour, stopping several times to enjoy the views and attractions. 
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