Cape Cod Pond Homes

cape cod pond homes

Cape Cod’s ponds vary in size and development — from Wellfleet’s Duck Pond with its single house — to Long Pond in Harwich which features hundreds of homes along its 6.4 mile shoreline.  Ponds, both freshwater and saltwater, offer varied ecosystems and recreational opportunities for buyers and visitors alike. The following is a quick overview of the types of ponds:

Kettle Ponds — an iconic feature of the Cape, these ponds formed by retreating glaciers during the last Ice Age, leaving depressions that filled with water over time. Kettle ponds are clear, clean, and perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating. Well-known kettle ponds include Great Pond in Eastham, Long Pond in Wellfleet, and Cliff Pond in Brewster.

Saltwater Ponds — these ponds connect to the ocean through natural inlets or tidal creeks.They create unique habitats for various marine species and birdlife and are popular for shell fishing and kayaking. Herring Pond in Eastham and Stage Harbor in Chatham are examples of saltwater ponds.

Cape Cod Pond Homes For Sale

Cape Cod Pond Homes For Sale March 18, 2024
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Listed
76
Avg. DOM
N/A
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,410,000
Med. List Price
16 Properties
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$5,995,000
Neighborhood: Indian Lakes
7
Beds
6F11/2
Baths
6.82
Acres
1916
Year Built
196
Days on Site
22303755
MLS
8
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
1.75
Acres
1910
Year Built
165
Days on Site
22304409
MLS
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
2.05
Acres
1980
Year Built
64
Days on Site
22400153
MLS
7
Beds
6F11/2
Baths
1.13
Acres
2024
Year Built
38
Days on Site
22400418
MLS
8
Beds
4
Baths
8.13
Acres
1955
Year Built
161
Days on Site
22304413
MLS
Open 3/30
48 Namequoit Road Orleans,  MA 02653
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
1.67
Acres
1980
Year Built
78
Days on Site
22305313
MLS
6
Beds
3F21/2
Baths
2.33
Acres
1996
Year Built
105
Days on Site
22305181
MLS
4
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
2.26
Acres
2006
Year Built
17
Days on Site
22400656
MLS
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1
Acres
1997
Year Built
6
Days on Site
22400947
MLS
3
Beds
2
Baths
0.79
Acres
1963
Year Built
32
Days on Site
22400569
MLS
6
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2.4
Acres
1975
Year Built
236
Days on Site
22302909
MLS
2
Beds
2
Baths
1.35
Acres
1982
Year Built
34
Days on Site
22400484
MLS

More About Cape Cod Pond Homes

Cape Cod ponds offer a number of waterfront recreational activities throughout the year. In warmer months, residents can enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, and sailing. Ponds are also a favored destination for anglers looking for bass and pickerel, among other types of fish. Several local towns regularly stock their ponds to enhance fishing experiences.

Similar to the beaches, many of the ponds are protected as part of conservation areas or state parks. These initiatives are designed to preserve their natural beauty as well as the biodiversity of the region.

Our website offers you the opportunity to drill down and look at homes for sale by both town and individual pond across Cape Cod. Our team members are available to help you evaluate the various Cape ponds and help narrow your search for a home to one of these gems.