Active
3 beds2 baths2,000 sqft
21 Ruggles Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
Est: $16,046/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$1,398/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Waterfront with a dock on Town Cove in Orleans! This well built meticulously maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape has sweeping water views from every room! With high ceilings and oversized windows the water view commands attention; meanwhile the rear deck and patio encourage outdoor living. The detached garage with loft is a good spot for future expansion. This house has been beautifully cared for. All the important updates are done. The back yard has room for a pool. The septic is in the front yard...Waterfront with a dock on Town Cove in Orleans! This well built meticulously maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape has sweeping water views from every room! With high ceilings and oversized windows the water view commands attention; meanwhile the rear deck and patio encourage outdoor living. The detached garage with loft is a good spot for future expansion. This house has been beautifully cared for. All the important updates are done. The back yard has room for a pool. The septic is in the front yard and has been recently replaced. There is a generator and central AC. This home has room all the way around for expansion. Dock is private and yes a boat can be tied up to it; the water is approx 2.5 to 3 feet at dead low tide. Owned by the same family for the past 50 years; opportunities like this don't come along often. Come see this beautiful spot to call home!
22 days on Market
Last updated: 09/11/2026 07:01 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22604315

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$16,046 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

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$14,921

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 21 Ruggles Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,492 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • Village: Orleans
  • School District: Nauset
  • Waterfront Type: Other
  • Waterview Type: Other
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes
  • Num Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: Not Applicable
  • Town: Orleans
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,382 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Title Reference - Book: 31121
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Town Cove
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Nauset Beach
  • Location Description:East of Route 6: Yes
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 21
  • Water Body Name: Town Cove
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Town Cove
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Improved Driveway: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: ORLE M:11 B: L:23-0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Cleared: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Gentle Slope: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 41382
  • Sqft Total: 2000
  • Field Card SqFt: 2000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $2,208,200
  • Land Assessments: $1,563,300
  • Building Assessments: $644,900
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Asbestos: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: No
  • Neighborhood Amen: Conservation Area
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1959
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler System, Private Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Stove Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Floating
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Description: North, South, West
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Linen Closet
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 4
  • RoomsTotal: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2

Property History for 21 Ruggles Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73570685

$2,795,000—
Aug 31, 2026

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22604315

$2,795,000—
Oct 9, 2021

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006930

$1,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73570685

$2,795,000
08/31/2026

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22604315

$2,795,000
10/09/2021

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006930

$1,600,000

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

Public Records for 21 Ruggles Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,447,500Additions$605,800Total$2,053,300
Tax Record2025$12,813 ($1,068 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtStories2Lot Size41,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1987ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:011.0 B:0023 L:0000.0

Schools near 21 Ruggles Road

This home is within Orleans School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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21 Ruggles Road is a single family home for sale in Orleans, MA 02653. This property was listed for sale on August 31, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,795,000. This listing's school districts are Orleans School District, Nauset School District. Nearby schools include Orleans Elementary School, Nauset Regional Middle School and Nauset Regional High School. 21 Ruggles Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,000 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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