Chatham, Massachusetts is a picturesque historic town located at the southeast tip of Cape Cod, popular as a resort area, vacation, family and retirement community. Checking all the boxes for a wide-range of lifestyles, it's hard to not be happy living or visiting here. Its beautiful Main street is lined with stately churches, historic Inns, unique stores, fine restaurants, local pubs, coffee shops, an historic library, and more. One feels a great sense of community and passion for good living.
Chatham, MA
Founded:
1712
Population:
6,594
Land (Sq Miles):
244
Water (Sq Miles)
8.3
Property tax:
(per thousand)
$4.62
Villages: The town consists of five villages Chatham proper, Chatham Port, North Chatham, West Chatham, and South Chatham.
Neighborhood: Small-town feel with popular pedestrian, family-friendly Main Street, unique local shops and restaurants, and a wonderful movie theater.
Attractions: Chatham Lighthouse, Eldredge Public Library, Chatham Band Concerts (summer concerts at the Chatham Gazebo), Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, Chatham Pier and Fish Market
Beaches: Lighthouse Beach, Ridgevale Beach (West Chatham), Cockle Cove Beach (South Chatham), Oyster Pond Beach (Chatham), Forest Beach (South Chatham), Pleasant Bay (North Chatham), Pleasant Street Beach (South Chatham), Schoolhouse Pond (West Chatham), Forest Beach (Chatham)
Parks & Recreation: Oyster Pond, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Inns / B&B: Captain's House Inn, The Old Harbor Inn, Carriage House Inn, Surfside Inn, Chatham Gables Inn, Chatham Guest Rooms
Resorts: Chatham Bars Inn
Historical sites / Museums: Atwood House (1752), Caleb Nickerson House (1772), Chatham Railroad Museum (1887), Josiah Mayo House (c. 1820), Marconi Maritime Museum [1914]
Lifestyle: Chatham offers the perfect style for families, young and old. Once discovered, seldom forgotten.
Chatham's rich history as an ocean-fishing community, along with being a summer beach resort destination for decades, has resulted in truly unique hamlet. While the residential home styles vary widely, they all work together to create a wonderful New England experience that is unique to the Cape. Driving the narrow roads lined with charming homes, with a plethora of peaceful harbor and ocean views, is a fun activity in and of itself. Take in the historic fine Captain's houses, simple summer cottages, classic Cape, Colonial and Farm Houses, and the fine luxury homes.
Chatham, MA
Chatham, Massachusetts 02633
Barnstable County, Lower Cape Cod