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Summer fun in New Seabury-Popponesset Island
The New Seabury-Popponesset Island area is a popular summer retreat on the southern edge of Cape Cod. Winding, oak-lined inland streets lead to Popponesset Bay-front homes as well as large estates along the Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds. “Geographically speaking, it’s a great location,” says Jamie Regan, the senior vice president of the Regan Southwest Group with Compass Osterville, who has lived in Mashpee for more than 40 years. “You have access to both Popponesset and Waquoit Bays, and we have beautiful, clean water.” Residents and visitors spend their days boating, golfing on championship courses and lounging on the miles of sandy beaches. Seasonal neighborhood shops offer a variety of essentials and acclaimed lobster rolls, and a larger shopping center is just a few miles away.
Residents of New Seabury-Popponesset Island would share they feel a strong sense of community.
A brilliant rock sign welcomes you to New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
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Exploring the Popponesset Spit and the Waquoit Bay
With nature surrounding the community, outdoor recreation is available in any direction. Those who live on Popponesset Island are a short paddle — or boat ride — from the beaches on the Popponesset Spit, the narrow strip of land that shelters the Popponesset Bay. A few species of terns nest along the spit in late spring and early summer, so locals are advised to stay off the spit during these times. The Waquoit Bay and South Cape Beach mark the western edge of the neighborhood. The bay is popular for windsurfing and kiteboarding because “the winds are so regular that you could set a clock off them,” Regan says. Members and guests can golf New Seabury Country Club’s waterside 18-hole courses or take lessons to improve their techniques. Those looking to fine-tune their putts can even try a round at Popponesset Mini Golf along Shore Drive. With the Cape Cod Children’s Museum about 2 miles north, families have a place to play on rainy days as well.
Hit the long ball at New Seabury Country Club in New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
Try wind surfing at Waquoit Bay in New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
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Seasonal shopping in the Popponesset Marketplace
New Seabury-Popponesset Island’s main retail destination is the Popponesset Marketplace, a cluster of cedar-shingled cabins at the corner of Rock Landing Road and Shore Drive. Seasonal shops include the Popponesset Fresh Market, which carries a few groceries, and the Popponesset Beach Company, which stocks embroidered beach towels and sun hats. The Raw Bar is hailed for its overstuffed lobster rolls, considered by many to be the best on Cape Cod. Many residents head to Mashpee Commons, about 4 miles away, to stock up on groceries or browse the Black Dog General Store and Vineyard Vines.
Verde Floral Design is a great place to get fresh flowers near New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
Locals head to The Black Dog for new clothes outside New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
Grab a souvenir at Botanical Boutique in New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
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Celebrating Independence Day on the cape
Cape Cod is packed with summertime events for families and visitors, especially in the month of July. The month begins with fireworks celebrations, which all take place on different days in each town, allowing residents to enjoy more than one show. Mashpee’s display usually happens closer to the end of the month, and fireworks are launched from the Mashpee Middle-High School. The Barnstable County Fair, which Regan says draws crowds from all over the cape and beyond, is a seven-day festival with Ferris wheel rides and fried food, as well as livestock and farming exhibitions. The fair is around a 6-mile drive from the center of New Seabury.
From townhouses to luxury waterfront estates
Those looking to enjoy the lifestyle in New Seabury and Popponesset Island can find options within a wide range of budgets. “If you’re willing to get your hands dirty, there are a few deals,” Regan says. “There’s so much demand for housing since COVID, though, since people can work from anywhere.” Single-family contemporary homes from the 1970s line inland streets with sharply angled rooflines and large windows. Buyers may find a few three-bedroom options from the $800,000s to just under $1 million, but newly built luxury cottages or houses with private pools or bay views climb to the $1.1 million to $2.7 million range. Large estates, many with traditional-style architecture and cedar shake siding, start from $3 million and may top $7 million. Some boast upwards of 5,000 square feet of living space, expansive waterfront lots beside a golf course or deepwater docks. There are also townhouse options — buyers might find an older two-bedroom townhouse between $450,000 and $950,000, but newer builds and those with views of the Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds often sell between $950,000 and $1.2 million.
New Seabury-Popponesset Island offers oceanfront mansions.
New Seabury-Popponesset Island offers a variety of contemporary style homes.
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Transportation around Cape Cod
With its waterfront setting, residents with docks often travel by boat when possible. “The boating is fantastic — the neighborhood has access to two bays, the Popponesset and the Waquoit,” Regan says. “A lot of the locals take boats everywhere.” Those who don’t have boats travel by car, as the community lies about 5 miles from the nearest Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus stop. According to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, more than 5 million tourists come to Cape Cod each year, which causes a marked increase in traffic, especially on the Sagamore and Bourne bridges. On summer weekends, CapeFLYER trains loaded with beach bikes and vacationers run to and from Boston. Trains leave from Hyannis and Bourne, which are 16 and 19 miles from New Seabury, respectively. The Cape Cod Gateway Airport is also in Hyannis — it offers flights to cities including New York and Boston.
Motor boats are just one means of fun transportation in New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
Kayaking is one of many actives at Popponesset Bay in New Seabury-Popponesset Island.
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Mashpee Public School system
Those who live in the New Seabury-Popponesset Island area year-round can send their children to the Mashpee Public Schools district, which rates a B-plus on Niche. Kids in prekindergarten through second grade begin at Kenneth C. Coombs School, which gets a B-plus rating. Quashnet School serves third through sixth graders and earns a B on Niche. The combination Mashpee Middle-High School receives a B-minus for middle and a B-plus for its high school education. Students in middle and high school learn world languages, beginning with an overview course that teaches about the culture and language of the local Wampanoag tribe.
Mashpee Middle-High School serves students in grades 7th to 12th.
Quashnet School is a public elementary school located in Mashpee for students in grades 3rd-6th.
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Understanding the area
Some homes in the area are at risk of flooding. Homebuyers who purchase in flood-prone areas may be required to get flood insurance. Most homes in the area rely on private septic systems, which will need to be maintained by individual owners. The town of Mashpee is converting some areas to septic, but New Seabury and Popponesset are not yet slated for conversion. All residents should familiarize themselves with storm safety procedures and the Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan.
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Transit
Airport
Martha's Vineyard
89 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
New Seabury-Popponesset Island
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in New Seabury-Popponesset Island, New Seabury sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in New Seabury-Popponesset Island, New Seabury over the last 12 months is $1,532,041, up 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
2,846
Median Age
63
Population under 18
10.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
46.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,889
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,321
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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