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Moving to Duxbury, MA
$1,395,000Median listing price
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About Duxbury
Duxbury is one of the South Shore's most coastal towns, a historic shipbuilding community (incorporated 1637) of about 16,000 where old sea-captain homes, conservation land and the long barrier of Duxbury Beach define the landscape. Housing ranges from antique colonials near the village center to waterfront estates and newer luxury construction, at firmly upper-end prices.
Home prices in Duxbury
The median listing price in Duxbury is $1,395,000.
Top places in Duxbury
- Duxbury Beach — six miles of barrier beach, with the Powder Point Bridge connecting to the mainland (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Duxbury Bay — sailing, kayaking, and the town's renowned oyster beds (shown in the Commons twilight photo below).
- Myles Standish Monument — 116-foot granite tower in Standish Park with harbor views.
- King Caesar House — 1809 Federal mansion of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society.
- Snug Harbor — the working waterfront with marinas and seafood.
- Duxbury Town Hall and the village center — historic civic core.
Commuting from Duxbury
- No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA Kingston Line stations are Kingston and Halifax (roughly a 15–20 minute drive).
- Typical weekday rail trip from Kingston to South Station: approximately 60–65 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~45–55 minutes via Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Duxbury
Public schools: Duxbury Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Duxbury FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Duxbury, MA?
The median listing price in Duxbury is $1,395,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Duxbury, MA?
No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA Kingston Line stations are Kingston and Halifax (roughly a 15–20 minute drive). - Which school district serves Duxbury, MA?
Duxbury is served by Duxbury Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.