Marshfield, MA Real Estate And Community Resources Guide

Located 29 miles southeast of Boston, where Cape Cod Bay meets Massachusetts Bay, Marshfield is a town in Plymouth County on the South Shore. Named for the picture-perfect salt marshes scattered through the town, Marshfield is known for its beaches and Pilgrim heritage. Many old plantations and worshipping places dot the shoreline. The North, South and Green Harbor Rivers flow through town, creating a seaside refuge for residents and wildlife alike.

Marshfield has been an integral player in the history of the United States. The area was originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Tribe of the Algonquin Native Americans, and evidence suggests that Native American peoples lived in the area from as early as 10,000 B.C. When Pilgrim settlers established the “New Colony of New Plimoth,” an extensive network of Native American roads was already established, many of which are still in use today.

After Mayflower Pilgrim Edward Winslow went to England to obtain cattle for the colony in the 17th century, cattle farming became the major industry at the Plimoth Plantation and in Marshfield for the next few hundred years. Then named “Green's Harbor,” the area was set off from Plimoth Plantation in 1640 and became “Rexhame,” a separate town later called Marshfield. During the Revolution, Marshfield was a loyalist stronghold. The day after the first battle of the Revolution at Lexington, 1,000 Patriot militia stormed on Marshfield, leading to the evacuation of British troops.

While remnants of Marshfield's colonial and pre-colonial history are everywhere, the town began a revitalization of their downtown area in 2003. A new supermarket and a number of other businesses were opened or expanded. Commercial and community centers cater to the needs of permanent residents and vacationers, as the town's population of about 24,576 inhabitants nearly doubles between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Only full-time residents can vote on public tax matters.

Real estate options in Marshfield vary to accommodate the differing needs of residents. The town divides into nine smaller villages: Marshfield Center, Fieldston, Ocean Bluff, Rexhame, Brant Rock, Green Harbor, Marshfield Hills, North Marshfield and Sea View. Between March 2008 and March 2009, lower-end homes sold around $166,875, while more expensive homes with 4-5 bedrooms sold around $846,667. The median home price was $350,000. New residents can take advantage of the Marshfield Newcomers Club, a social club for all residents that gives special attention to welcoming new families.

One of the most attractive features of life in Marshfield is the opportunity to take in the seashore and gorgeous natural wonders. The town's geography has created a unique environment; salt water tidal marshes provide homes to many rare plant and animal species. The five mile long Marshfield Public Seashore offers eight beaches, including: Rexhame, Fieldston, Sunrise, Ocean Bluff, Brant Rock, Blue Fish Cove, Burke and Green Harbor. The Reshame-Humarock peninsula is one of only two barrier beach moraines on the east coast of the United States. Marshfield also offers conservation areas such as the Daniel Webster and North River Wildlife Sanctuaries.

In town, children and adults enjoy the Marshfield Skate Park, as well as several parks that offer basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, and a street hockey rink. The Marshfield Public School System is comprised of 5 elementary schools, Furnace Brook Middle School, and Marshfield High School. The elementary schools serve students from pre-K through fifth grade. Furnace Brook Middle School is open to students attending the sixth through eighth grades, and was the winner of the Jimmy Fund Cancer Research Foundation Contest in 2006 and 2007. Marshfield High School serves grades nine through twelve. The nearest college is Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater. No private or vocational schools are located in Marshfield, but neighboring Scituate and Duxbury have alternative educational offerings.

Marshfield's 31.74 square miles are bordered by Massachusetts Bay to the east, Duxbury to the south, Pembroke to the west, and Northwell and Scituate to the north. The Pilgrims Highway (Route 3) meets Route 139, which runs through Marshfield, along with Route 3A. Daily bus services connect with the MBTA station in Braintree and Boston's South Station. A commuter ferry in Hingham also provides transit to Boston. The nearest train station is the Greenbush Station in Scituate and the closest airport is Boston's Logan International.

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