Thousands of prospective homebuyers pore over the real estate ads every week hoping to find the perfect saltbox, historic sea captain's home, or contemporary beach house. One of the great things about Cape real estate is that home values run a wide range. Generally, the average sale price on the Lower Cape for real estate is a bit higher than the Upper and Mid-Cape.
People find plenty of reasons to buy on the Cape.
The temperate climate, beautiful environment, low tax rate, congenial neighbors, and well-managed growth are just a few of those reasons. Odds are, if you are thinking of buying, you already know all about these things. In Massachusetts, local government is funded primarily by property taxes. The Cape towns tend to come in below the state's average tax rate. However, as more people move to the peninsula, towns will face the need for more local services such as police, emergency services, and school facilities, and these all come with a price.