Jill Caffrey
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 725-5426
37 Total Sales
2 in Cohasset
$900K - $1.3M Price Range
About Cohasset, MA
“Talk about the life in Massachusetts...” Perhaps the quaint and coastal Cohasset is what the Bee Gees envisioned when writing their 1968 hit, “Massachusetts.” This rocky, harbor town with hot, humid summers is known for turning tourists into locals and neighbors into friends.
Considered more a village than a town, Cohasset’s charm lies in its proximity to the coast and its picturesque New England appearance.
“It’s the first ocean town from Boston,” says Realtor Christine Powers with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It looks like a Norman Rockwell painting with some of the most amazing scenic roads on the ocean.”
In fact, a large portion of Cohasset is water, so it's common to stumble upon incredible properties overlooking Massachusetts Bay. Some of these pieces of paradise include 1950s Cape Cods on several acres just moments from the harbor and stunning shingle-style homes on the point that are going for about $3.9 million. You will also find stately colonials surrounded by stone walls on Lamberts Lane, new construction Dutch colonials on Diab Lane and two-family bungalow cottages from the 1760s listed for $650,000.
The Cohasset Yacht Club sees a lot of action during the warmer months, but you don’t have to own a boat to enjoy the coastal life. The town’s Sandy Beach, along its rugged coastline, is another lively place on summer evenings.
“Families hang out here until the sun drops,” Powers says.
Charming Cohasset Village is the area’s downtown shopping and dining hub centered around a small pond. Here you can catch up with friends and neighbors over a mocha at Seabird Coffee & Company, gather at French Memories, an authentic French bakery, or enjoy a locally sourced dish like Portuguese-style fish stew at Bia Bistro. Other popular spots include Lenny’s Hideaway, a Mexican restaurant that looks more like a treehouse, and The Blue Oar, which serves comfort food with seasonal flavor.
You can restock the pantry at Stop & Shop on Route 3A and snag a few specialty items and local treats at The Barrel Country Market. Shop for a few fresh veggies at Holly Hill, a seasonal organic farm that cares a lot about sustainable living and offers farm-based school programs.
Speaking of education, students in Cohasset attend the small but highly ranked Cohasset Public Schools which includes a primary, elementary, middle and high school. Because it’s such a small system, all kids can be part of something extracurricular.
“They can be in band or play a sport,” Powers says. “There’s a place for them during every season.”
And there’s a place for you in Cohasset, the quintessential New England town.
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Neighborhood Map
Cohasset by the Numbers
8,620
Population
$1.60M
Average Housing Value
31
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,435,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,630,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$575
Months Of Supply
5
Demographics and Finance
Median Household Income
$182K
Higher than National Average
$71K
% Owners
80%
Higher than National Average
63%
College Graduates
74%
Higher than National Average
34%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52″
Average Winter Low
18°F
Average Summer High
82°F
Annual Snowfall
10″
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Cohasset, MA
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 East Elementary School
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#2 Deer Hill Elementary School
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#3 Hatherly Elementary School
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#4 Wampatuck Elementary School
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#5 Joseph Osgood Elementary School
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#6 Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School
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7
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Cohasset Middle School
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#2 Hingham Middle School
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#3 Lester J. Gates Middle School
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#4 Hull High School
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#5 Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School
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#6 Memorial Middle School
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Hingham High School
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#2 Cohasset High School
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#3 Scituate High School
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#4 Hull High School
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Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Pamela BatesIf you are contemplating a move, Pamela would be pleased to assist you with your decision. She will listen to your objectives, analyze the current local market and develop a plan uniquely suited to you. Whether buying or selling, She is committed to the highest level of professionalism and personal customer attention. She has assisted buyers and sellers with over $220 million in local real estate and would be pleased to assist you as well.
Pamela is an experienced realtor with 38years of sales, sales management and marketing expertise. She has been a top Hingham agent since 2014 and a member of Coldwell Banker's Presidents Elite, which recognizes the top 3% of all agents internationally. For 18 years she worked for American Express Company where she learned the importance of ethics, integrity, professionalism and total customer satisfaction. For the past 18 years she has worked in residential real estate in Hingham, where she has lived for 38 years and raised 3 children. Pamela has detailed knowledge of schools, neighborhoods, activities and community organizations.
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Pamela is an experienced realtor with 38years of sales, sales management and marketing expertise. She has been a top Hingham agent since 2014 and a member of Coldwell Banker's Presidents Elite, which recognizes the top 3% of all agents internationally. For 18 years she worked for American Express Company where she learned the importance of ethics, integrity, professionalism and total customer satisfaction. For the past 18 years she has worked in residential real estate in Hingham, where she has lived for 38 years and raised 3 children. Pamela has detailed knowledge of schools, neighborhoods, activities and community organizations.
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Jill Caffrey
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Anne Mehigan
Anne Mehigan
Conway - Hingham
(781) 469-0779
29 Total Sales
1 in Cohasset
$1,180,000 Price
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Amy Kirsch
Amy Kirsch
Leading Edge Real Estate
(857) 240-2151
40 Total Sales
1 in Cohasset
$1,260,000 Price
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Debbie Scanlon
Debbie Scanlon
Responds QuicklyJack Conway & Co Inc.
(774) 713-9010
97 Total Sales
1 in Cohasset
$720,000 Price
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Michele Sullivan
Michele Sullivan
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Platinum
(781) 556-6536
55 Total Sales
2 in Cohasset
$1.8M - $2M Price Range
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Andrea Campbell
Andrea Campbell
Responds Quickly(351) 666-5116
88 Total Sales
1 in Cohasset
$905,000 Price
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