Best Areas to Live in Edgartown
Edgartown's most frequently cited residential draws span its historic downtown -- anchored by 19th-century sea captains' homes -- to the town's quieter outlying areas.
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Learn moreThe historic downtown, anchored by whaling-era architecture
Edgartown's downtown -- the Edgartown Village Historic District -- offers genuine walkability and proximity to the harbor, anchored by the real, dense concentration of sea captains' homes built 1835-1845, at a real, substantial price premium.
Quieter, more rural outlying areas
Edgartown's outlying areas offer more space and a quieter, less tourist-dense daily experience, generally requiring a vehicle for regular errands -- confirm current, specific access and services directly for any target area.
Confirm current, address-specific coastal exposure
Given this record's disclosed coastal-storm risk, confirm current, parcel-specific exposure directly for any waterfront or near-waterfront target area before relocating.
Key takeaways
- Edgartown's historic downtown offers genuine walkability amid real, well-preserved whaling-era architecture.
- Outlying areas offer more space and quiet, generally requiring a vehicle for regular errands.
- Confirm current, parcel-specific coastal-storm exposure directly for any waterfront-adjacent target area.
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