What you can get for under $1 million on Cape Cod

Flanked between the bay and the Atlantic, Cape Cod is all about the water.

“People really live outside. They live on the deck. They outdoor shower,” said Rick Shechtman, senior vice president and realtor at Kinlin Grover Compass in Barnstable.

This desire to be immersed in Cape Cod’s waterfront is largely what differentiates homes above and below the $1 million threshold.

“If you’re right on the water or you have a pool, a lot of those houses, you know, tend to be higher priced,” said Dawn Andalft-Newman, a realtor with Property Cape Cod in Centerville. “The closer [to the water], the higher the price point for sure.”

But every town has bargains. “Certain areas of each town have a lower-priced community,” Andalft-Newman said.

For those looking for a deal, Andalft-Newman’s has noticed lower prices on Dennisport cottages with minimal square footage — near, but not on the water. Expansive homes and new, modern builds with all the bells and whistles are more likely to break the bank, but classic homes still reign.

“The most popular style is definitely a Cape,” said Shechtman. Cape Cod-style homes — most featuring an outdoor shower or porch — reflect the nature-centric lifestyle many come to the region craving.

Here’s a snapshot of what buyers can expect on Cape Cod for under $1 million.

$555,000

Year built: 1954

Square footage: 1,095

Acreage: .16

Bedrooms: 1

Baths: 2

Style: Cape Cod, bungalow

Taxes: $5,065 (2026)

Last sold for: $134,000 (1997)

(Note: As of publication time, this house was under agreement)

This Cape Cod home features a second-story loft with space for an additional bedroom, as well as upper and lower decks. The property sits less than a mile from East Sandwich Beach.

Listing agent: Timothy J Scozzari, Today Real Estate, 508-737-1442

$799,900

Year built: 1972

Square footage: 1,996

Acreage: .72

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2

Style: Cape Cod

Taxes: $5,450 (2026)

Last sold for: $410,000 (2019)

This 1970s home features a double-sided fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and an outdoor hot tub. The house lies only a 15-minute walk from Long Pond and its conservation area.

Listing agent: Rick Shechtman, Kinlin Grover Compass, 508-364-5200

$399,000

Year built: 1940

Square footage: 248

Bedrooms: 1

Baths: 1

Style: Condo

Fees: $856 per month

Taxes: $2,167 (2025)

Last sold for: $285,000 (2018)

The “Katharine Hepburn” studio features a gas-burning fireplace and is less than a 10-minute walk from the Provincetown Wharf.

Listing agent: Iskren ‘’Isi’’ Georgiev, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, 774-212-5532

$690,000

Year built: 1958

Square footage: 1,614

Acreage: .92

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2

Style: Ranch

Taxes: $4,634 (2026)

Last sold for: $279,900 (2011)

The ranch’s downstairs rec room has a billiards table that comes with the home and a retro built-in bar. The property is near two of the Cape’s public golf courses — the Blue Rock and Bass River.

Listing agent: Dawn M Andalft-Newman, Property Cape Cod, 508-942-8236

$775,000

Year built: 1875

Square footage: 1,906

Acreage: .47

Bedrooms: 6

Baths: 2

Style: Antique

Taxes: $5,153 (2026)

Last sold for: $350,000 (2012)

Built over 150 years ago, this historic home is in close proximity to Nauset Light, the National Seashore, and the Cape Cod Rail Trail for hiking and biking.

Listing agent: Joe Hartung, The Bohman Hartung Group, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, 508-237-3387

$295,000

Year built: 1987

Square footage: 579

Bedrooms: 1

Baths: 1

Style: Condo

Fees: $627 per month

Taxes: $1,589 (2025)

Last sold for: $52,500 (2011)

This fully renovated coastal condo has stainless steel appliances and an outdoor patio. With optional membership (and an addition monthly fee), homeowners can access pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, golfing, and a private bay beach.

Listing agent: Laura Strunk and the Leighton Team, Keller Williams Realty, 508-896-1222