Cape Cod, MA
Chatham
About Chatham
Living in Chatham
Chatham is Cape Cod's jewel — a storybook village with a working lighthouse, spectacular ocean views, and an unmatched collection of fine dining and galleries.
Chatham sits at the elbow of Cape Cod, surrounded on three sides by Nantucket Sound, Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic. Its villages include Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham and Chathamport.
The housing stock leans toward shingled Capes and antique homes near Main Street, waterfront homes on Oyster Pond, Stage Harbor and Pleasant Bay, and larger estates on the bluffs facing the ocean. Shorelines here are shaped by shifting barrier beaches, so water view, frontage and erosion history all matter when comparing homes.
Main Street is one of the Cape's best-known shopping streets, Chatham Light overlooks Lighthouse Beach, and the Fish Pier still lands the day's catch, often with seals waiting offshore. The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge protects the islands to the south, and the Chatham Anglers play Cape League baseball at Veterans Field.
Areas to Know
- Chatham Village
- North Chatham
- South Chatham
- West Chatham
- Chathamport
- Stage Harbor
At a Glance
Active Listings
Chatham Homes For Sale
Education
Local Schools
Chatham Elementary School
Monomoy Regional Middle School
Monomoy Regional High School
Private Communities
Gated Communities & Enclaves
Shore Road Estates
$3M – $20M+Gracious oceanfront and near-ocean properties along Shore Road, among the most coveted addresses on the Cape, with direct access to the Atlantic and Stage Harbor.
Chatham Bars Club Area
$2M – $15MThe residential enclave surrounding the landmark Chatham Bars Inn offers shingled estates with direct beach and harbor access.
Lifestyle
Parks, Activities & Things To Do
Chatham Lighthouse & Lighthouse Beach
A working 1877 lighthouse overlooking a stunning barrier beach break and the open Atlantic beyond.
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
A federally protected barrier island and tidal complex hosting hundreds of shorebird species and harbor seals.
Chatham Fish Pier
One of New England's most active working fish piers, drawing seals and visitors to watch fresh catch brought ashore daily.
Harding's Beach
A pristine west-facing beach on Nantucket Sound, ideal for calm swimming with views of Stage Harbor Light.
Main Street Chatham
A celebrated village streetscape with independent boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and summer bandstand concerts.
Buyer Questions
Buying a Home in Chatham
What should buyers know about waterfront property in Chatham?
Chatham's coastline changes as barrier beaches move, so buyers should review flood zones, erosion history, coastal permits and any conservation restrictions along with the view and frontage.
Is Chatham walkable?
Homes near Chatham Village are within walking distance of Main Street's shops, restaurants, the lighthouse and Kate Gould Park. Homes in North and South Chatham are more residential and usually need a short drive.
Which waters does Chatham border?
Chatham borders Nantucket Sound to the south, Pleasant Bay to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, with harbors including Stage Harbor and Oyster Pond.
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