Scituate, Plymouth County, MA
Sell your house in Scituate, MA
Scituate single family homes are selling fast right now, in a median of 20 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $1,125,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Scituate condos sold in a median of 34 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $955,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I can tell you what your Scituate home is worth.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Scituate. 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 Scituate
Scituate is a seaside town with a working harbor, five public beaches and two train stations. It was incorporated in 1636, and its name comes from “satuit,” meaning cold brook. Buyers come for the harbor, the beaches and the train.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Scituate owners sell their homes. I walk the house, look at flood and sewer 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 Scituate by its villages and shoreline areas. You will hear Scituate Harbor, North Scituate, Greenbush, Minot (Scituate Neck), Humarock, Egypt, Sand Hills, and Third and Fourth Cliff. Humarock is part of Scituate, but you drive through Marshfield to get there.
The five public beaches are Minot, Sand Hills, Egypt, Peggotty and Humarock, and a resident beach sticker is required. Landmarks include Scituate Lighthouse, Lawson Tower and the view of Minot’s Ledge Light.
Utilities vary by address here. About 40% of town is on public sewer, mainly Scituate Harbor and the Greenbush and Driftway area, and the rest is on septic. North Scituate Village is not on sewer yet, but it is in the town’s expansion plan.
Schools
Scituate Public Schools serves grades K to 12. It includes Hatherly, Cushing, Wampatuck and Jenkins elementary schools, Lester J. Gates Middle School (6 to 8) and Scituate High School. Scituate is a member town of South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School in Hanover.
Commute
Scituate has two stations on the Greenbush Line: Greenbush, at the end of the line, and North Scituate. On the weekday schedule, morning trains from North Scituate reach South Station in about 54 to 55 minutes, and trains from Greenbush take about 58 to 62 minutes.
There are no highways in town. Route 3A and Route 123 are the main roads, and Route 3 is next door in Norwell. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 56 minutes for roughly 19 miles. The nearest ferry is in Hingham.
Scituate market snapshot
These are MLS numbers for Scituate 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: $1,125,000
- Median days on market: 20
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 27
- Closed sales: 157
Condos (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $955,000
- Median days on market: 34
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 3
- Closed sales: 33
What this means for you: For a Scituate seller, single family homes are selling in about three weeks, and the median sale came in right at asking price. With 27 single family homes for sale at the time, a home that is priced right and shows well stands out. Condos are a small market here, with only 3 for sale at the time, so each condo sale needs careful pricing. Active listings are the homes for sale at the time, and the other numbers come from sales that already closed.
Reasons to sell in Scituate
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 Scituate
Or find your next home in Scituate. 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.
Scituate FAQ
How fast do homes sell in Scituate?
Scituate single family homes sold in a median of 20 days on market, and condos in a median of 34 days (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Homes near the harbor and beaches often draw strong interest.
What is the median home price in Scituate?
The median Scituate single family sale price was $1,125,000, and the median condo sale price was $955,000 (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). With only 33 condo sales so far this year, the condo median can move a lot from one sale to the next.
How long is the train from Scituate to Boston?
Weekday morning trains from Scituate reach South Station in about 54 to 55 minutes from North Scituate and about 58 to 62 minutes from Greenbush (Source: MBTA Greenbush Line schedule, mbta.com, read 10/30/2026).
Are Scituate homes on town sewer?
About 40% of Scituate is on public sewer, mostly around Scituate Harbor and the Greenbush and Driftway area, and the rest of town is on septic (Source: Town of Scituate, scituatema.gov, via South Shore Town Guide). North Scituate Village is not on sewer yet, but it is in the town’s expansion plan.
Do Scituate homes sell at asking price?
Yes, Scituate 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 Scituate?
Scituate’s FY2026 tax rate is $9.83 per $1,000 of assessed value (Source: Town of Scituate Assessor, scituatema.gov, read 10/30/2026). To estimate a yearly bill, multiply the assessed value by 9.83 and divide by 1,000.
Are there flood zones in Scituate?
Yes, Scituate is a coastal town with flood risk near the ocean, marshes and harbor, so flood zone status depends on the address. The town has had repeated seawall and storm work in areas like Oceanside Drive, Humarock and Peggotty (Source: Town of Scituate, scituatema.gov). To check a home, look it up on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov.
What public schools serve Scituate families?
Scituate Public Schools serves grades K to 12 with Hatherly, Cushing, Wampatuck and Jenkins elementary schools, Gates Middle School and Scituate High School (Source: South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). Scituate students can also apply to South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School in Hanover.
Who provides electricity in Scituate?
Electricity in Scituate comes from either Eversource or National Grid, depending on where the home is in town (Source: Eversource and National Grid service maps, via South Shore Town Guide). Check the address before you set up service.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Scituate? See my pages for Cohasset, Norwell, Marshfield and Hingham. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.
Comparing towns? See how Hingham, Duxbury, Scituate and Norwell compare.
See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.
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