Cape Cod, MA
Bourne
About Bourne
Living in Bourne
Bourne serves as the gateway to Cape Cod, offering waterfront properties along Buzzards Bay and the scenic Cape Cod Canal.
Bourne is the only Cape town on both sides of the Cape Cod Canal, and both the Bourne and Sagamore bridges sit within its borders. It is made up of villages including Buzzards Bay, Sagamore, Sagamore Beach, Bournedale, Monument Beach, Pocasset and Cataumet.
Homes along Buzzards Bay in Monument Beach, Pocasset and Cataumet offer protected harbors and western sunsets, while Sagamore Beach sits on Cape Cod Bay. Inland neighborhoods tend to be more affordable than the Mid and Lower Cape, which makes Bourne a common first step onto the Cape.
The paved paths on both sides of the canal are used for biking, walking and fishing, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy is in the village of Buzzards Bay. Joint Base Cape Cod borders the town, so Bourne is also a frequent choice for military families.
Areas to Know
- Buzzards Bay
- Sagamore
- Sagamore Beach
- Bournedale
- Pocasset
- Cataumet
- Monument Beach
At a Glance
Active Listings
Bourne Homes For Sale
Education
Local Schools
Bourne Elementary School
Bournedale Elementary
Cataumet Elementary
Bourne Middle School
Bourne High School
Private Communities
Gated Communities & Enclaves
Monument Beach
$600K – $2.5MA charming seaside enclave on Buzzards Bay with a historic yacht club, private beach, and Cape Cod's most prized deep-water moorings.
Cataumet
$500K – $2.5MA quiet harbor village with summer cottages, a small marina, and a yachting culture that dates back to the early 20th century.
Lifestyle
Parks, Activities & Things To Do
Cape Cod Canal
The nation's widest sea-level canal with a 14-mile paved Recreation Trail for cycling, walking, and fishing.
Scusset Beach State Reservation
A wide sandy beach on Cape Cod Bay with a fishing pier, campground, and sweeping views of the Canal entrance.
Bourne Scenic Park
A picturesque campground and day-use park directly along the Canal with swimming and stunning bridge views.
Sagamore Beach
A quiet, bay-facing beach on the north side of the Canal bridge known for warm, calm waters and magnificent sunsets.
Canal Fishing
World-class striper fishing on the Cape Cod Canal rocks is a beloved tradition among anglers year-round.
Buyer Questions
Buying a Home in Bourne
Is Bourne on Cape Cod?
Yes. Bourne is part of Barnstable County and is considered Cape Cod, although some of its villages, such as Buzzards Bay and Sagamore Beach, are on the mainland side of the canal.
Is Bourne a good fit for military families?
Bourne borders Joint Base Cape Cod, so many service members and their families choose homes in Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth and Mashpee for the short drive to base.
Which Bourne villages are on Buzzards Bay?
Monument Beach, Pocasset and Cataumet are on Buzzards Bay, with harbors and coves that are popular with boaters.
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