12 Childs Homestead Rd

Orleans, MA 02653

$589,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
978 Sq. Ft.
$602 / Sq. Ft.
978
Sq. Ft.
$602
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/28/23
Closed 4/28/23
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Description

Live close to downtown Orleans and the Cape Cod Rail Trail in this 3 bedroom Cape with an intriguing history. A brick fireplace anchors the living room with warm fir floors. A door leads from the country kitchen to a deck overlooking the shaded backyard. One bedroom on the first floor and two bedrooms on the second floor complete the layout of this charming home. Naturalized gardens and flowering trees allow for an easy care landscape. Watch the sun set over Cape Cod Bay from the nearby sandy beaches...Live close to downtown Orleans and the Cape Cod Rail Trail in this 3 bedroom Cape with an intriguing history. A brick fireplace anchors the living room with warm fir floors. A door leads from the country kitchen to a deck overlooking the shaded backyard. One bedroom on the first floor and two bedrooms on the second floor complete the layout of this charming home. Naturalized gardens and flowering trees allow for an easy care landscape. Watch the sun set over Cape Cod Bay from the nearby sandy beaches at Rock Harbor and Skaket Beach.
  1. Listed by Annie D Blatz • Kinlin Grover Compass

Property Details for 12 Childs Homestead Road

Village
Orleans
School District
Nauset
Style
Cape
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Orleans
LISTING CLOSED: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12 Childs Homestead Road

StatusClosed
MLS #22300858
Days on Market5
Taxes$2,918 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1876
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,682 SF
CountyBarnstable County
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Listing Courtesy of Kinlin Grover Compass, Annie D Blatz

Sold By Kinlin Grover Compass, Falconio Jones Team

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Building Information for 12 Childs Homestead Road

Stories1Year Built1876Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,682 SF

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Property Information for 12 Childs Homestead Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Route 6A to Main Street west, left on Namskaket Road, left on Childs Homestead Road to #12
  • Title Reference - Book: 31952
  • Convenient To:Cape Cod Rail Trail: Yes
  • Convenient To:Marina: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:Public Tennis: Yes
  • Convenient To:School: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Rock Harbor
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Skaket Beach
  • Location Description:North of 6A: Yes
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 12
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $2,918
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: 25-87-0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:Gentle Slope: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15682
  • Sqft Total: 978
  • Field Card SqFt: 978
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $468,500
  • Land Assessments: $251,100
  • Building Assessments: $216,700
  • Other Assessments: $700
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Asbestos: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Cer. Historic: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1876
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Sewer:Cesspool: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Town Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Approximate Road Frontage: 150.0
  • Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Range - Electric: Yes
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Electric
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Salt
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Oil
  • Interior Features: HU Cable TV, Eat-in Kitchen, No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 1
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 1
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • General Property Info:Stories: 1
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen:Special Door Access: Other
  • Kitchen:Stove: Electric
Dining Room
  • LivingDining Combo:No: Yes
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes

Property History for 12 Childs Homestead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2023

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22300858

$589,000—
Mar 21, 2023

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22300858

—
Mar 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22300858

$540,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2023

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22300858

$589,000
03/21/2023

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22300858

—
03/15/2023

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22300858

$540,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Childs Homestead Road

Taxable ValueLand$276,600Additions$268,200Total$544,800
Tax Record2025$3,400 ($283 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt978 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt978 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt652 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1876Year Renovated2001ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:025.0 B:0087 L:0000.0

Schools near 12 Childs Homestead Road

This home is within Orleans School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Orleans Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nauset Regional Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nauset Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Orleans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nauset Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nauset Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Kinlin Grover Compass, Annie D Blatz

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