216 Main St

3,234 Sq. Ft.
$588 / Sq. Ft.
3,234
Sq. Ft.
$588
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Now's your chance to own one of East Orleans' most iconic properties! Once home to the beloved Kadee's Lobster & Clam Bar, a bustling fish market, a welcoming gift shop, and the ever-popular Apple Grove Mini Golf, this unforgettable property is ready for its next chapter. At the heart of it all is the original family home, which later became Kadee's Gray Elephant Inn, offering classic Cape charm with a storybook past. Spanning 1.79 acres across three parcels—212, 214, and 216 Main Street—the property...Now's your chance to own one of East Orleans' most iconic properties! Once home to the beloved Kadee's Lobster & Clam Bar, a bustling fish market, a welcoming gift shop, and the ever-popular Apple Grove Mini Golf, this unforgettable property is ready for its next chapter. At the heart of it all is the original family home, which later became Kadee's Gray Elephant Inn, offering classic Cape charm with a storybook past. Spanning 1.79 acres across three parcels—212, 214, and 216 Main Street—the property currently features a main building divided into seven apartments. Any plans to maintain the apartments will require town approval. Town sewer is at the street and expected to be ready for tie-in by January 2026. Whether you're looking to revive a treasured local landmark or bring a fresh new vision to life—think hospitality, housing, or something wonderfully unexpected—this prime East Orleans location offers high visibility, ample on-site parking (a rare gem!). Opportunities like this don't come around often! Please reference commercial listing MLS#22500108 that complements this listing. Seller open to Buyer concessions
  1. Listed by Whitaker Group Cape Cod • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty • 508-237-8038

Property Details for 216 Main Street

Village
Orleans
School District
Nauset
Style
Antique
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Orleans
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 12:25 PM

Property Details for 216 Main Street

StatusPending
MLS #22500109
Days on Market231
Taxes$7,007 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1850
Lot Size1.79 AC / 77,972 SF
CountyBarnstable County

Location

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Building Information for 216 Main Street

Stories2Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size1.79 AC / 77,972 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,844 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,260

Property Taxes

$584

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 216 Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main Street heading towards Nauset Beach, all three properties are on the left. Sold as lease to own. Closing will be in 2028
  • Title Reference - Book: 5066
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: The River
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 3: Nauset Beach
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 216
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Improved Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association: No
  • Membership Required: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $7,007
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: RB
  • Tax ID: 36-17-0
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • TopographyLot Desc:Cleared: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • Land Use: 10 - Multiple Use Property
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 77972
  • Sqft Total: 3234
  • Field Card SqFt: 3234
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3234.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $1,093,200
  • Land Assessments: $403,600
  • Building Assessments: $689,600
  • Other Assessments: $0
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Warranty Available: No
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Asbestos: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • 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
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Electric: Yes
  • Hot Water:Other: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Electric: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Other: 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: 1 to 2
  • Private Dock: No
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Other
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • General Property Info:Mi. to Beach Comments: 1.8 miles to Nauset Beach
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Floors: Vinyl, Wood, Laminate
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage
  • Basement: Yes
  • Separate Living Qtrs:Attached: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 19
  • Baths Total: 8
  • Baths Full: 8
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 2
  • RoomsTotal: 19
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 8.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 8.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2

Property History for 216 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73325781

$1,900,000
Nov 11, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73325781

Nov 11, 2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

Nov 11, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73325781

Jul 10, 2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,900,000
Apr 28, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,999,000
Apr 28, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,900,000
Apr 28, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73325781

$1,999,000
Mar 23, 2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,999,000
Feb 18, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73325781

$2,500,000
Feb 18, 2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$2,500,000
Jan 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73325781

$3,000,000
Jan 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$3,000,000
Feb 28, 2004

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2035786

$1,100,000
Nov 17, 2003

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2035786

$1,100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73325781

$1,900,000
11/11/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73325781

11/11/2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

11/11/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73325781

07/10/2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,900,000
04/28/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,999,000
04/28/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,900,000
04/28/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73325781

$1,999,000
03/23/2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$1,999,000
02/18/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73325781

$2,500,000
02/18/2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$2,500,000
01/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73325781

$3,000,000
01/11/2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22500109

$3,000,000
02/28/2004

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2035786

$1,100,000
11/17/2003

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2035786

$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 216 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$415,600Additions$852,300Total$1,267,900
Tax Record2025$7,912 ($659 / month)
Home Facts
Baths7Total Finished SqFt3,234 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,234 SqFtStories2Lot Size42,253 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1850Year Renovated1960ZoningRBCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:036.0 B:0017 L:0000.0

Schools near 216 Main Street

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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