Cohasset sits in corner of Massachusetts' southern shore with a population of just 7,000 people. It encompasses nine square miles of land and sits just 25 miles from Boston. It is a predominantly residential area, offering plenty of beautiful real estate. The area is considered suburban, with a population density of about 770 people per square mile.
Cohasset offers a variety of colonial homes, many offer sweeping views of the ocean. You will notice that even modern homes match the integrity of the town's structure. In fact, local ordinances have declared that all houses must fit in with their natural surroundings. The vast majority of homes in the area are single-family homes, though some attached homes are available too. Most of these homes offer three or four bedrooms.
Home values in Cohasset are relatively high, with a median home price of about $800,000. About one-third of the homes in the town were built before 1939, and another one-third have been built since 1979. This means that you will find a pretty even mixture of homes of varying ages.
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