Real Estate Investing in Brewster, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,189 • Barnstable County

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Should you buy in Brewster, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 44.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $793,039
Avg Monthly Rent $2,249
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Brewster Real Estate

Across Brewster's 1 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish: $793K median values, $2,249/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Brewster is in that category.

The $2,249/mo / $793K relationship in Brewster looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Brewster haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Barnstable Town, MA

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Avg Home Value
$793,039
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,249
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Barnstable Town, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Barnstable Town, MA metro
48
Days to pending
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Brewster, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brewster, MA

What real estate strategy is ideal for Brewster, MA?

The best-fit strategy in Brewster, MA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is Brewster, MA a good place for real estate investing?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Brewster, MA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $793K and rents of $2,249/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are homes affordable in Brewster, MA?

Typical homes in Brewster, MA go for around $793K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Is vacancy a concern in Brewster, MA?

Brewster, MA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is MA a landlord-friendly state?

MA law tenant-protective for landlords, and Brewster inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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