A decade ago, journalist (and former WCVB anchor) Jay Schadler bought his dream home on Plum Island, drawn by its sparkling views, funky ambience, and relatively affordable real estate prices.

Now, those prices have gone through the roof, the island has a more gentrified feel, and Schadler is selling his home. But he hasn't lost his love for the island.

Tonight, Ted Reinstein discovers why so many people have fallen under the spell of this North Shore jewel.

Show Resources

Carlson Real Estate (Jay Schadler's house and cottage)
28 Green Street
Newburyport, MA
978-462-1733 x139

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
6 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA
978-465-5753
www.parkerriver.org

Plum Island Light
Plum Island Point
Newburyport, MA
Open by appointment May-October 978-462-4770
www.lighthouse.cc/plumisland/

Plum Island Airfield
24 Plum Island Turnpike
Newbury, MA
978-463-4222
www.plumislandairport.org

Chris Enos (Artist)
www.chrisenos.com

Plum Island Soap Company
205 Northern Blvd.
Newburyport, Mass.
978-465-0238
www.plumislandsoap.com

Dead Men Tapping by Katie Yeomans (book/paperback in October '04)
www.deadmentapping.com

Atty May's Beachcomber (bar and restaurant)
Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, Mass.
978-462-9201