Plympton, Plymouth County, MA
Sell your house in Plympton, MA
Plympton single family homes are selling fast right now, in a median of 22 days at 100.3% of the final list price, for a median price of $692,500 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Plympton had only one condo sale this year, which is too few to show a condo trend (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I walk your Plympton home before I give you a price.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Plympton. 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 Plympton
Plympton became a town in 1707, and it once took in what are now Carver and Halifax. Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolution, was born here in 1760. Today it is a rural town of farmhouses, woods, fields and cranberry bogs.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Plympton 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
The town green is the center of Plympton. Homes are mostly Capes, colonials and farmhouses on larger lots, and cranberry bogs line some back roads. Land, wells and outbuildings matter as much as the kitchen here, so I price from sales close to yours.
The Winnetuxet River runs through town, and the northern tip of Plympton touches Silver Lake. Plympton has no ocean beach.
Plympton provides neither water nor sewer service, so each home has its own private well and septic system. The town has a Water Security Study underway for 2026 and 2027 to plan for its well-based water supply. A 2026 transfer station sticker costs $65.
Schools
Dennett Elementary School serves kindergarten to grade 6. Older students attend the Silver Lake Regional schools, shared with Halifax and Kingston. Silver Lake Regional Middle School serves grades 7 and 8, and Silver Lake Regional High School serves grades 9 to 12, both in Kingston.
Commute
Plympton has no commuter rail station of its own. The closest Kingston Line stops are in Halifax and Kingston. Weekday morning trains reach South Station in about 52 to 54 minutes from Halifax and about 63 minutes from Kingston.
By car, Routes 58 and 106 run through Plympton. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 68 minutes for roughly 30 miles.
Plympton market snapshot
These numbers come from MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026 (January 1 to November 6, 2026), median view.
Single family homes:
- Median sale price: $692,500
- Median days on market: 22
- Sale price to final list price: 100.3%
- Active listings: 2
- Closed sales so far this year: 24
Condos: Plympton had only one condo sale so far this year, which is too few to show a condo trend.
What this means for you: Plympton single family homes are selling in about three weeks, slightly above asking at the median. Only 2 single family homes were for sale at the time, so buyers had almost no choices. With 24 sales so far this year, one sale can move these numbers, so I price from the closest matches to your home.
Reasons to sell in Plympton
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 Plympton
Or find your next home in Plympton. 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.
Plympton FAQ
How fast are homes selling in Plympton?
Plympton single family homes sold in a median of 22 days on market (Source: MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026). There were too few condo sales this year to show a condo trend.
What is the median home price in Plympton?
The median single family sale price in Plympton is $692,500 (Source: MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026). Your home’s value depends on its size, land, updates and outbuildings.
Is there a train station in Plympton?
No, Plympton has no commuter rail station, but Kingston Line trains stop next door in Halifax and Kingston (Source: MBTA Kingston Line schedule, mbta.com, read 11/1/2026). Weekday morning trains from Halifax reach South Station in about 52 to 54 minutes.
Do Plympton homes have septic systems?
Yes, every Plympton home has its own septic system, because the town provides no sewer service (Source: Town of Plympton zoning guide for single family homes, town.plympton.ma.us, read 11/1/2026). The Board of Health enforces Title 5 plus Plympton’s own Supplemental Title 5 Regulations, so I plan the septic inspection early.
Are Plympton homes selling above asking price?
Yes, slightly, as Plympton single family homes sold at a median of 100.3% of the final list price (Source: MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026). Strong offers still come from good pricing and a home that shows well.
What is the property tax rate in Plympton?
Plympton’s FY2026 tax rate is $15.26 per $1,000 of assessed value, with one rate for all property types (Source: MA DLS Tax Rates by Class, data current as of 11/1/2026, and Town of Plympton Assessors page). The town lists the average FY2026 single family bill at $9,007 on an average value of $590,234, and FY2025 was $15.89.
Is there town water in Plympton?
No, Plympton has no town water system, so homes rely on private wells (Source: Town of Plympton Water Security Study page, town.plympton.ma.us, read 11/1/2026). The town is studying its long-term water supply in 2026 and 2027, and I recommend a well water test before you list.
What public schools serve Plympton?
Plympton students attend Dennett Elementary School for kindergarten to grade 6, then Silver Lake Regional Middle School and Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston (Source: Massachusetts DESE school profiles, 2025-26, checked 11/1/2026). Each school’s own page has current details.
Who provides electricity and natural gas in Plympton?
Eversource provides electricity in Plympton, and Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts 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 many rural streets, so I check service for your address.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Plympton? See my pages for Halifax, Pembroke, Kingston, Carver and Middleborough. 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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