West Barnstable : Located in the middle of historic Cape Cod, West Barnstable, Barnstable Village and Marstons Mills are three of seven villages that make up the community of Barnstable. Both West Barnstable and Barnstable Village have retained much of their Colonial old world charm. They provide one of the most beautiful and historic stretches along Old King's Highway, Route 6A. Restored sea captains' homes, cranberry bogs, great salt marshes, Barnstable Harbor, Cape Cod Bay and Sandy Neck Beach are just a few of the interesting sites. Both West Barnstable and Barnstable Village are located on the north side of the Cape. West Barnstable is primarily residential and also includes Sandy Neck Barrier Beach. Barnstable Village houses the County Complex, a small business district and a working harbor and several small beaches. Inland is the residential village of Marstons Mills located on Route 28. Although it has no oceanfront, it does boast several beautiful ponds and lakes. A select few condominiums and townhouses in the area can be found for as low $50,000 and range up to $350,000 and more. Single-family homes start at under $100,000 and run as high as $5 million and more for large estate properties, many with spectacular views of the bay, ocean and sound. Land and lots are also available for custom homes.
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Seaside estates, cottages on the beach, dockside residences and villages homes can be found scattered about the friendly towns that comprise Barnstable’s seven villages. Condominiums and townhouses range in price from the low $200,000s to $2 million. Two, three and four-bedroom homes located near parks and schools range in price from the low $300,000s to the mid-$700,000s and can be found in safe, friendly neighborhoods. Larger homes closer to or on the beach with spacious yards and fine amenities range in price from approximately $700,000 to $5 million and more, and can be found in peaceful residential communities defined by manicured lawns and finely groomed grounds. Historical properties are also available as are building sites for custom homes.
West Barnstable Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $1,003,593 compared to $1,003,593 the previous week, to remain steady with no change in listing price. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in West Barnstable MA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in West Barnstable to help you find the best home!