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Moving to Mattapoisett, MA
$899,000Median listing price
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About Mattapoisett
Mattapoisett ("a place of resting") is a small waterfront town of about 6,500 on Buzzards Bay, centered on its working harbor and village. Housing is a mix of historic homes near the village, waterfront properties, and inland subdivisions — mid-to-upper prices with a premium on the water.
Home prices in Mattapoisett
The median listing price in Mattapoisett is $899,000.
Top places in Mattapoisett
- Mattapoisett Harbor — the town's working waterfront (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Ned's Point Lighthouse — the 1838 lighthouse at the end of Ned's Point Road.
- Mattapoisett Town Beach — the village beach on the harbor.
- Mattapoisett Museum — local history and maritime exhibits.
- The Mattapoisett Rail Trail — walking and biking on the former rail bed.
- Shipyard Park — waterfront concerts and the summer concert series.
Commuting from Mattapoisett
- No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA station: Middleborough (Fall River/New Bedford Line), roughly a 20–25 minute drive.
- Typical weekday rail trip from Middleborough to South Station: approximately 65–75 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~60–70 minutes via I-195/Route 25 to Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Mattapoisett FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mattapoisett, MA?
The median listing price in Mattapoisett is $899,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Mattapoisett, MA?
No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA station: Middleborough (Fall River/New Bedford Line), roughly a 20–25 minute drive.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.