Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA
Sell your house in Plymouth, MA
Plymouth single family homes are selling at a steady pace right now, in a median of 27 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $720,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Plymouth condos sold in a median of 40 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $625,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I price Plymouth homes from the sales closest to yours.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Plymouth. 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.
Selling a home in Plymouth
Plymouth is known as America’s Hometown. The Mayflower Pilgrims founded it in 1620, and Plymouth Rock still sits on the waterfront downtown. It is also the largest town by land area in Massachusetts, so homes range from in-town streets to wooded lots and the coast.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Plymouth owners sell their homes. I walk the house, check the septic, sewer and flood 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 know Plymouth by its villages. You will hear Plymouth Center, North Plymouth, West Plymouth, South Plymouth, Manomet, Cedarville, White Horse Beach, Chiltonville and The Pinehills. Each village has its own feel, so I price from sales close to yours.
Myles Standish State Forest covers a big part of southwest Plymouth, and there are many ponds across the western side of town. Plymouth Long Beach and the town beaches sit along Cape Cod Bay. The 2026 resident beach and pond sticker costs $75 and covers all town beaches and ponds.
Plymouth homes in many areas use town water, which comes from 13 wells at 11 sites. Town sewer serves about 2,800 lots, and over 80% of the town is not on sewer, so most homes have septic systems. That makes the Title 5 septic inspection an early step for most Plymouth sales.
Schools
Plymouth Public Schools runs eight elementary schools: Cold Spring, Federal Furnace, Hedge, Indian Brook, Manomet, Nathaniel Morton, South and West. The middle schools are Plymouth Community Intermediate and Plymouth South Middle, both grades 6 to 8. The high schools are Plymouth North and Plymouth South, and preschool is at the Plymouth Early Childhood Center.
Commute
Plymouth has no open commuter rail stop right now. The Plymouth station at Cordage Park has had no train service since 2021, so most riders drive to Kingston station, the end of the Kingston Line. Weekday morning trains from Kingston reach South Station in about 63 minutes.
By car, Route 3 has six Plymouth exits, the most of any town, and Routes 3A, 44 and 80 also run through town. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 78 minutes for roughly 39 miles.
Plymouth market snapshot
These are MLS numbers for Plymouth so far this year, January 1 to November 6, 2026. Single family and condo markets move differently, so I keep them separate.
Single family homes (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $720,000
- Median days on market: 27
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 176
- Closed sales: 601
Condos (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $625,000
- Median days on market: 40
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 95
- Closed sales: 266
What this means for you: For a Plymouth seller, single family homes are selling in under four weeks, and the median sale came in right at asking price. Condos took longer, at about six weeks, and also sold at asking at the median. With 176 single family homes and 95 condos for sale at the time, buyers have choices, so price and condition matter. Active listings are the homes for sale at the time, and the other numbers come from sales that already closed.
Reasons to sell in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
Or find your next home in Plymouth. 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.
Plymouth FAQ
How fast do homes sell in Plymouth?
Plymouth single family homes sold in a median of 27 days on market, and condos in a median of 40 days (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Speed depends on the home, the village and the price.
What is the median home price in Plymouth?
The median Plymouth single family sale price was $720,000, and the median condo sale price was $625,000 (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Prices vary a lot from one village to the next, so a median is only a starting point.
Does Plymouth have a train station?
No, Plymouth has no commuter rail stop with service right now, so most riders use Kingston station, where weekday morning trains reach South Station in about 63 minutes (Source: MBTA Kingston Line schedule, mbta.com, read 10/31/2026). The Plymouth station at Cordage Park has had no trains since 2021.
Are Plymouth homes on sewer or septic?
Most Plymouth homes are on septic, since town sewer serves about 2,800 lots and over 80% of the town is not on sewer (Source: Town of Plymouth South Plymouth wastewater presentation, plymouth-ma.gov, August 12, 2026, read 10/31/2026). The town is working on a wastewater plan that could change rules in some areas, so I check the details for each home.
Do Plymouth homes sell at asking price?
Yes, Plymouth single family homes and condos both sold at a median of 100.0% of list price (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Every house is different, and I price from recent sales near yours.
What is the property tax rate in Plymouth?
Plymouth’s FY2026 tax rate is $12.55 per $1,000 of assessed value (Source: Town of Plymouth Tax Rates page, plymouth-ma.gov, read 10/31/2026). That is down from $12.69 in FY2025. To estimate a yearly bill, multiply the assessed value by 12.55 and divide by 1,000.
Are there flood zones in Plymouth?
Yes, Plymouth is a coastal town with FEMA flood zones, so flood zone status depends on the address (Source: Town of Plymouth Federal Flood Insurance and Map Information page and 2020 Flood Hazard mailing, plymouth-ma.gov, read 10/31/2026). Elevation certificates on file can be reviewed at the Planning and Development office in Town Hall. To check a home, look it up on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov.
Which public schools are in Plymouth?
Plymouth Public Schools has 13 schools, including eight elementary schools, two middle schools, Plymouth North High, Plymouth South High and an early childhood center (Source: Massachusetts DESE school profiles, 2025-26, checked 10/31/2026). For details on any school, see the DESE school profiles.
Who provides electricity and gas in Plymouth?
Eversource provides electricity in Plymouth, and NSTAR Gas, part of Eversource, holds the town’s natural gas franchise (Source: Eversource communities served and Massachusetts DPU gas franchise list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/25/2026). Gas is not on every street, so check the address before you count on it.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Plymouth? See my pages for Kingston, Duxbury, Carver, Wareham and Bourne. 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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