Welcome to Mattapoisett Real Estate 

From its harbor on Buzzards Bay, to sandy beaches ,to historic homes and cozy cottages. Mattapoisett offers residents a setting to truly enjoy what living on the water has to offer. Mattapoisett is a premier South-Coast boating spot and a vacation spot for those in the know. During the summer months, there are boats of every size and shape moored on the harbor, and the beaches offer swimming and sunbathing. Shipyard Park provides excellent views of the ocean, and any time of the year is a good time to watch the spectacular sunsets. The park is a hub of activity, particularly in the summer when concerts around the park's gazebo entertain young and old. Most recently, Mattapoisett's Harbor Days lit up the summer skies with seafood and crafts, pancakes, music, silent auction, and more than 100 craft booths. Mattapoisett offers all the charm and comforts of a traditional New England community. Historic homes and tree-shaded streets. Take a stroll through Shipyard Park late in the afternoon and watch the sun set over the sparkling sapphire water. Or pack a picnic lunch and relax on the rolling green lawn. Across from the park resides the Kinsale Inn, and Irish-theme pub that also operates as an inn. The building was built in 1799 and is the oldest seaside tavern in the country still operating in its original structure. There are also many bed and breakfasts as, as well as homey inns, that cater to out of town residents year round. Mattapoisett is historically a small real estate market, with about 3000 single-family homes, less the 100 two-family homes and a few condominiums.

FOR SELLERS: The correct selling price of a home is the highest price that the market will bear. To assist you in determining the correct asking price we provide you with a comprehensive market analysis of comparable properties sold and offered for sale in your neighborhood. Please complete and submit the following online Property Evaluation Form at the bottom of this page. The more information given, the more accurate the evaluation. All information you provide is secure and will be kept strictly confidential. To make your home more attractive to buyers please read about our Home Protection Plan. There you will find our home warranty and mortgage information. 

For Buyers: Mattapoisett's real estate offers something for nearly everyone. The selection ranges from historic homes , water front cottage to large waterfront estates and from traditional to contemporary.  .If you want to view some of the available homes with virtual tours go to Our Listings .You can also do a MLS Search .If you would like to sign up to get new listings in your email as soon as they come on the market go to our Buyer's Hotlist and sign up. We invite you to read about the advantages of being represented by Seahorse Realty in the purchase of your new home at Home Protection Plan , there you will learn about our Home Warranty and Financing advantages. Please check our Calculators to see what your payment could be. If there is a property you are interested in and would like to know its market value, fill out the property values from below.For Buyers & Sellers: You are invited to call and schedule a free consultation with a Real Estate Professional to discuss your needs. 508-758-4663

                                 4th quarter 2011

The median sales price of homes sold in this quarter was $340,000 which is 2.1% above the same quarter in 2010. 19 homes were sold which reflects a 72.9% increase over the same quarter in 2010.

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                                 Assessments and Taxes

    There's a popular myth that if values go up, taxes will go up. The assumed proof is that it (almost) always happens that way. If that's true when values go down, taxes will go down. IT DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY.

    At  the town level, the total amount of taxes collected must be equal to the levy (budget divided by spending minus income). When the levy goes up, taxes will go up because the town must collect enough tax money to meet the levy. That is always true; it is independent of the amount of individual assessments. All other things being equal, assessments can be unchanged or they may double or be cut in half and the taxes collected will still be the same. The reason is that the mill rate (tax rate) is recalculated every year.

    The levy is set by the town. The individual assessments are calculated by the assessor, then added together to obtain the total town assessement. The mill rate can then be calculated by dividing the levy by the total assessments.

    If you can get your individual assessment down, then you will pay less in taxes. But since the total taxes collected must equal the levy, all the other properties must make up the difference. The only way to inpact taxes across the board is to lower town spending and/or increase income.

Want to know what your home would sell for in todays market??

Please complete and submit the following Online Property Evaluation form. The more information given, the more accurate the evaluation. All information you provide is secure and will be kept strictly confidential.

To provide a more detailed Comparative Market Analysis, we would be more than happy to also assess your listing in person.