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Carver, Plymouth County, MA

Sell your house in Carver, MA

Carver single family homes are selling at a steady pace right now, in a median of 24 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $560,185 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Only 6 Carver condos sold this year, so condo numbers are only a rough guide (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I price Carver homes from the sales closest to yours.

Last updated: 11/12/2026

Or find your next home in Carver. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.

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John Fortes, real estate agent serving Carver, MA.

Selling a home in Carver

Carver split from Plympton in 1790 because people lived too far from the church. It was an iron town first, with Pope’s Point Furnace in 1732, and then cranberry country. By 1900, Carver grew about a fifth of all the cranberries in the country, and Savery’s Avenue, from 1860, is known as the first divided highway in America.

I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Carver owners sell their homes. I walk the house, check the well and septic details for your address, and lay out a clear plan. You can learn more about how I work on my South Shore home selling page.

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    Neighborhoods and areas

    Locals name North Carver, South Carver and East Carver, which was once called Wenham. Most of what sells here is a single family home on a real piece of land, often next to the bogs. Homes on bog roads and homes near the center sell differently, so I price from sales close to yours.

    Part of Myles Standish State Forest sits in Carver, and Vaughn, Bates and Sampson’s ponds are in town. Carver has no ocean beach.

    Most Carver homes use a private well and a septic system, so both come up early in a sale. Only a small part of North Carver has public water.

    Schools

    Carver Public Schools has two schools. Carver Elementary School serves preschool to grade 5, and Carver Middle/High School serves grades 6 to 12.

    Commute

    Carver has no commuter rail station. The nearest MBTA stops are Kingston on the Kingston Line and Middleborough on the Fall River/New Bedford Line.

    By car, US-44 and Route 58 serve Carver. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 75 minutes.

    Carver market snapshot

    These numbers come from MLS PIN, year to date from January 1 to November 6, 2026, pulled on November 6, 2026.

    Single family homes:

    • Median sale price: $560,185
    • Median days on market: 24
    • Sale price to final list price: 100.0%
    • Active listings: 27
    • Closed sales so far this year: 64

    Condos:

    • Median sale price: $557,450
    • Median days on market: 76
    • Sale price to final list price: 100.0%
    • Active listings: 1
    • Closed sales so far this year: 6

    What this means for you: Carver single family homes are selling in about three and a half weeks, right at asking at the median. Only 6 condos sold, so one sale can move those numbers a lot. I price your home from the sales closest to it, and the well and septic are part of that.

    Reasons to sell in Carver

    The worry, then how I help.

    Upsizing

    You do not want to sell before the next house is set.

    I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.

    A multi-family

    Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.

    I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.

    Needs work

    The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.

    I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.

    Inherited

    You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.

    I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.

    A condo

    Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.

    I read those before we set a price.

    Buy and sell

    You need to sell one home and buy the next.

    I put both dates on paper before we list.

    How I help sellers

    From the first call through closing, you deal with me.

    Pricing

    I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.

    Prep

    I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.

    Negotiation

    I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.

    Closing

    A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.

    Buying in Carver

    Or find your next home in Carver. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.

    First home

    You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.

    I tell you what I see before you offer.

    Multi-family

    You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.

    I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.

    The inspection

    You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.

    I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.

    The trip to Boston

    You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.

    I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.

    Carver FAQ

    How fast are homes selling in Carver?

    Carver single family homes sold in a median of 24 days on market, and condos sold in a median of 76 days (Source: MLS PIN, Jan 1 to Nov 6, 2026, pulled 11/6/2026). Only 6 condos sold, so treat the condo number as a rough guide.

    What is the median home price in Carver?

    The median single family sale price in Carver is $560,185, and the median condo price is $557,450 (Source: MLS PIN, Jan 1 to Nov 6, 2026, pulled 11/6/2026). With only 6 condo sales, one sale can shift the condo median, so I look at the sales closest to your home.

    Are Carver homes selling at asking price?

    Yes, Carver single family homes and condos both sold at a median of 100.0% of the final list price (Source: MLS PIN, Jan 1 to Nov 6, 2026, pulled 11/6/2026). Getting the list price right at the start matters.

    What is the property tax rate in Carver?

    Carver’s FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.61 per $1,000 of assessed value (Source: MA DLS Tax Rates by Class, data current as of 11/9/2026). Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.68. The FY2025 residential rate was $13.87.

    Do Carver homes have town water or private wells?

    Most Carver homes use private wells, and public water comes only from the small North Carver Water District (Source: MassDOT utilities list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/22/2026). With a private well, plan on a water test as part of the sale, and I check the setup for your address.

    Are Carver homes on sewer or septic?

    Carver homes are on septic, because the town has no public sewer (Source: MassDOT utilities list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/22/2026). Plan on a Title 5 inspection at sale.

    How does trash work in Carver?

    Carver residents can use the Wareham Transfer Station with a Carver sticker, which costs $140 for 2027 and is sold in person at Wareham Municipal Maintenance, 95 Charge Pond Road (Source: Town of Wareham Transfer Station Sticker page, read 11/9/2026). I let buyers know about this up front.

    What public schools serve Carver?

    Carver students attend Carver Elementary School for preschool to grade 5 and Carver Middle/High School for grades 6 to 12 (Source: Massachusetts DESE school profiles, 2025-26, checked 11/9/2026). Each school’s own page has current details.

    Who provides electricity and natural gas in Carver?

    Eversource provides electricity in Carver, and NSTAR Gas, part of Eversource, holds the town’s natural gas franchise (Source: MassDOT utilities list and Massachusetts DPU gas franchise list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/22/2026). Gas lines do not reach every street, so I check service for your address.

    Is there a train station in Carver?

    No, Carver has no commuter rail station, and the nearest MBTA stops are Kingston and Middleborough (Source: South Shore Town Guide, Carver row, checked 10/22/2026). Weekday morning trains from Middleborough reach South Station in about 65 to 66 minutes (Source: MBTA schedule for 11/10/2026, mbta.com, read 11/9/2026).

    Nearby towns

    Thinking about the towns around Carver? See my pages for Kingston, Middleborough, Plymouth, Plympton and Wareham. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.

    See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.

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