178 A Beach Road

Closed 3/31/20
Closed 3/31/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$810,000
5 beds2 baths2,128 sqft
178 A Beach Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.76 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$381/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This iconic East Orleans landmark has been occupied by the same family for nearly a century. Built circa 1850, this elegant Federal-style home sits on 1.76 acres of gently rolling land. There are several outbuildings, a large barn and a heated swimming pool. A mowed path winds around the barn, revealing beautiful old trees, an ancient stone wall and a meadow of wildflowers and grasses. The original 100-acre farm, Mayo Duck Farm, stretched all the way to the shores of Nauset Beach and was an integral...This iconic East Orleans landmark has been occupied by the same family for nearly a century. Built circa 1850, this elegant Federal-style home sits on 1.76 acres of gently rolling land. There are several outbuildings, a large barn and a heated swimming pool. A mowed path winds around the barn, revealing beautiful old trees, an ancient stone wall and a meadow of wildflowers and grasses. The original 100-acre farm, Mayo Duck Farm, stretched all the way to the shores of Nauset Beach and was an integral part of the Orleans Community for many years. There are 9 rooms in all, with 3+ bedrooms and two full baths and over 2100 square feet of living space. High ceilings and spacious use of glass create bright, sunlit rooms. Lovely architectural details throughout the house, including dentil moulding, built-in cabinets, a large pantry, wood floors and curved ceilings. Good mechanicals, recent roof and gutters and new 5-bedroom septic. Full basement with interior access. Oil heat and town water. Just .3 mile from world-famous Nauset Beach. A separate 1.05 acre building lot is also available. See MLS 21907314. First time, ever, on the market. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
  • Listed by: Laura E Usher • William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services
Listing closed: 03/31/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 21907631

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

Orleans, MA

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Property Information for 178 A Beach Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,619 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • County: Barnstable County
  • Village: Orleans
  • School District: Nauset
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: Not Applicable
  • Town: Orleans
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Lot Size: 1.76 AC / 76,666 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main Street to Beach Road to 178 (on the corner of Grandview Drive).
  • Title Reference - Book: 30892
  • Convenient To:Marina: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Nauset Beach
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 178A
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: 29-83-0
  • Lot Size Source: Subdivision Plan
  • TopographyLot Desc:Additional Land Available: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Corner: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Fenced/Enclosed: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Gentle Slope: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 76666
  • Sqft Total: 2128
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $1,029,700
  • Land Assessments: $702,800
  • Building Assessments: $256,900
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1850
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Miles to Beach: .3 - .5
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Electric, None
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Flat, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Heating: Other, Oil
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Attic Storage, HU Cable TV, Linen Closet, Pantry, No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 1
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 1
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Dining Room, KitchenDining Combo, Living Room, Kitchen, Den, Utility Room, Sitting Room
  • RoomsTotal: 9
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2

Property History for 178 A Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907631

$810,000—
Mar 25, 2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907631

—
Oct 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907631

$995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907631

$810,000
03/25/2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907631

—
10/18/2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907631

$995,000

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

Schools near 178 A Beach 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 178 A Beach Road, Orleans, MA 02653
$810,000
5
2
2,128
76,666
17 Grandview Drive, Orleans, MA 02653
$3,000,000
4
7
5,013
40,075
10 Howard Way, Orleans, MA 02653
$3,000,000
4
6
3,875
46,174
7 Rabbit Run, Orleans, MA 02653
$600,850
–
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28,750
182 Beach Road, Orleans, MA 02653
–
3
2.5
2,628
20,038
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$290,000
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40,043

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