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Moving to Marshfield, MA
$899,000Median listing price
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About Marshfield
Marshfield is a large coastal town of about 25,000 stretching from inland subdivisions to five distinct ocean beaches. Housing ranges from beach cottages and capes near the shore to colonials in family neighborhoods like Marshfield Hills — mid-to-upper South Shore prices with a premium on the water.
Home prices in Marshfield
The median listing price in Marshfield is $899,000.
Top places in Marshfield
- Rexhame Beach and Humarock Beach — the town's ocean beaches.
- Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary — Mass Audubon's marshland preserve with an iconic boardwalk.
- Marshfield Fair — the annual late-summer agricultural fair at the fairgrounds.
- Brant Rock — the historic beach village (site of the first radio broadcast).
- The Winslow House — 1699 historic house museum in Marshfield Hills.
- Ocean Bluff and Fieldston Beach — shown in the Commons photos below.
Commuting from Marshfield
- No commuter rail in town. Nearest stations: North Scituate and Greenbush (Greenbush Line), each roughly a 15–20 minute drive; some use Kingston (Kingston Line).
- Typical weekday rail trip from Greenbush to South Station: approximately 55–65 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~40–55 minutes via Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour and in summer beach traffic).
Schools in Marshfield
Public schools: Marshfield 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.
Marshfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Marshfield, MA?
The median listing price in Marshfield is $899,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Marshfield, MA?
No commuter rail in town. Nearest stations: North Scituate and Greenbush (Greenbush Line), each roughly a 15–20 minute drive; some use Kingston (Kingston Line). - Which school district serves Marshfield, MA?
Marshfield is served by Marshfield Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.