Cape Cod, MA
Yarmouth
About Yarmouth
Living in Yarmouth
Yarmouth stretches from warm Bass River estuary to the cold Atlantic shore, offering diverse waterfront living and some of the Cape's finest seafood.
Yarmouth sits in the heart of the Mid-Cape between Barnstable and Dennis, reaching from Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket Sound. Its main villages are Yarmouth Port on the north side and South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth and the Bass River area on the south.
Yarmouth Port along Route 6A is known as the Captains' Mile for its line of historic sea captains' homes. The south side is more varied, with beach neighborhoods near Seagull and Bass River beaches, homes along the Bass River and its coves, and a wide range of price points that make Yarmouth one of the more accessible Mid-Cape towns.
Gray's Beach and the Bass Hole Boardwalk stretch out over the salt marsh on the bay side, and the Bass River offers protected boating to Nantucket Sound. The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox play Cape League baseball in summer.
Areas to Know
- Yarmouth Port
- South Yarmouth
- West Yarmouth
- Bass River
At a Glance
Active Listings
Yarmouth Homes For Sale
Education
Local Schools
Station Avenue Elementary
Marguerite E. Small Elementary
D-Y Regional Middle School
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
Trinity Christian Academy
Private Communities
Gated Communities & Enclaves
Bass River Waterfront
$600K – $3.5MProperties along the Bass River offer private dock access, boating to Nantucket Sound, and a historic marina with yacht club traditions.
Lifestyle
Parks, Activities & Things To Do
Gray's Beach (Bass Hole)
A beloved boardwalk beach with expansive tidal flats, sheltered swimming, and among the Cape's best bay sunsets.
Bass River
6 miles of navigable river flowing south to Nantucket Sound — perfect for kayaking, fishing, and powerboating.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
The popular 25-mile rail trail passes through South Yarmouth, connecting to Wellfleet through scenic Cape landscapes.
Captain Bangs Hallet House
A Greek Revival sea captain's home museum offering guided tours with fascinating 19th-century maritime history.
Parker's River Beach
A quiet, uncrowded bay beach ideal for families, offering calm surf and a boat ramp on the Parker River.
Buyer Questions
Buying a Home in Yarmouth
What is Yarmouth Port known for?
Yarmouth Port is known for its historic Route 6A streetscape, often called the Captains' Mile, and for the Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach on Cape Cod Bay.
Is Yarmouth convenient to Hyannis?
Yes. West Yarmouth borders Hyannis, so shopping, Cape Cod Hospital, the airport and the island ferries are close by.
Does Yarmouth have waterfront homes on the Bass River?
Yes. The Bass River runs along Yarmouth's eastern edge, and homes on the river and its coves have protected water and access to Nantucket Sound.
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