AROUND CAPE COD
SANDWICH STATS
1639 INCORPORATED
20,422 TOTAL POPULATION
8,096 TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
In the center of Sandwich sits Shawme Duck Pond, an idyllic watering hole typically filled with waterfowl. The pond is surrounded by historic homes as well as a working grist mill. Off of 6A, Titcomb’s Bookstore has been family-owned and operated since 1969. The three-story retail space has a wide selection ranging from bestsellers to rare books. At Twin Acres Ice Cream Shoppe, you can order homemade ice cream and enjoy it under a few old-growth shade trees. Sandwich is not a top tourist destination compared to other Cape towns, which means its local attractions are often less crowded and easier to take advantage of, even during the summer months. Heritage Museums and Gardens is not too far from the town center, and throughout the season, as flowers bloom, different festivities and events take place. Even in the winter, everything is wrapped in lights in the most magical way during Gardens Aglow. Of course, this coastal town is also home to the spectacular Town Neck Beach, where beachgoers can walk across the iconic town boardwalk.
Sandwich
$725,000 MEDIAN SALES PRICE *
Sandwich was incorporated in 1639, making it the oldest town on Cape Cod. With permission from the Plymouth Colony, sixty families from Saugus settled in Sandwich. The area was ideal due to its marshes, which provided an abundance of salt hay for livestock. In the nineteenth century, the town became known for its glassmaking production. By the end of the 1840s, the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company was one of the largest glass factories in the country. Today, the Sandwich Glass Museum, which is operated by the town historical society, tells this rich story. History is important when considering Sandwich. Many historic homes dot the landscape and are tucked behind trees or located off less- traveled roads. There’s a lot of charm to be discovered in this Upper Cape town.
90% OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS
POINTS OF INTEREST
94% SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
• Shawme-Crowell State Forest
• Dexter Grist Mill
• Hoxie House
• Town Neck Beach
• Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
• Sandwich Marina
• Wing Fort House
• Sandwich Town Boardwalk
• Heritage Museums & Gardens
• Scorton Creek
Shawme-Crowell State Forest has over 700 acres and more than 15 miles of roads and trails that are open to walkers and bikers. It’s a popular camping spot, too. There are 285 campsites and a few yurts!
6% MULTI-FAMILY HOMES
Sandwich Boardwalk is the pathway to Town Neck Beach, and it passes over marshes and Mill Creek. The iconic structure, built after the original boardwalk was destroyed in 1991 by Hurricane Bob, was beloved by locals and tourists alike. It was even once named among the “top ten boardwalks” in America by National Geographic . Unfortunately, a 2022 blizzard destroyed much of the boardwalk, leading to another reconstruction project. Today, the Sandwich Boardwalk stands stronger than ever, providing a stable pathway to the beach, with lots of stunning views along the way.
Courtesy of U.S. Census, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2023. *Source: CCIMLS Year Over Year Comparison Report, 1.1.25-12.31.25, Single Family Homes Only, Includes Comparable Sales.
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