255 Eel River Rd

Osterville, MA 02655

$11,000,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
7,499 Sq. Ft.
$1,467 / Sq. Ft.
7,499
Sq. Ft.
$1,467
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/30/20
Closed 10/30/20
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Description

There are three possible benefits to living beside the sea: Views, beach and boating. Most properties offer one of these and most offer no more than two. This extraordinary residence offers ALL the benefits of living on the water and takes it even further. A private location within close proximity to the village center, west-facing views, pool and a painstakingly designed, built and maintained estate residence. Enjoy this extraordinary opportunity to experience the best of Osterville sea side living....There are three possible benefits to living beside the sea: Views, beach and boating. Most properties offer one of these and most offer no more than two. This extraordinary residence offers ALL the benefits of living on the water and takes it even further. A private location within close proximity to the village center, west-facing views, pool and a painstakingly designed, built and maintained estate residence. Enjoy this extraordinary opportunity to experience the best of Osterville sea side living. Please verify all information contained her
  1. Listed by John A Largay, Jr • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 255 Eel River Road

Village
Osterville
School District
Barnstable
Style
Colonial
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Barnstable
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 255 Eel River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #21900851
Days on Market521
Taxes$47,127 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,928 SF
CountyBarnstable County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, John A Largay, Jr

Sold By Robert Paul Properties, Inc., Robert B Kinlin

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Building Information for 255 Eel River Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,928 SF

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Property Information for 255 Eel River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: 255 Eel River Road, Osterville
  • Title Reference - Book: C190267
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02655
  • Street Number: 255
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $47,127
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: 1010
  • Tax ID: 115-005
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 30928
  • Sqft Total: 7499
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $3,975,000
  • Land Assessments: $2,524,600
  • Building Assessments: $1,193,600
  • Other Assessments: $256,800
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: No
  • Asbestos: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 2005
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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: Town Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Underground Sprinkler, Garden, Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Private: Yes
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Wood, Shingle
  • Siding Description:Brick: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Bay, Deep Water Access, Salt, Beach Front
  • Private Pool YN: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Natural Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Baths Total: 8
  • Baths Full: 5
  • Baths Half: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 14
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 5.30
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2

Property History for 255 Eel River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21900851

$11,000,000—
Jul 21, 2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21900851

—
Feb 12, 2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21900851

$11,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21900851

$11,000,000
07/21/2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21900851

—
02/12/2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21900851

$11,900,000

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

Public Records for 255 Eel River Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,430,600Additions$8,100,600Total$12,531,200
Tax Record2025$101,377 ($8,448 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,499 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,928 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005ZoningRFCountyBARNSTABLEAPNOSTE M:115 L:005

Schools near 255 Eel River Road

This home is within Barnstable School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Villages Elementary School
Public - K to 3
Barnstable United Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Barnstable Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 7
Barnstable High School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Villages Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Barnstable United Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Barnstable Intermediate School
Public6 to 7

Barnstable High School
Public8 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: 255 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
$11,000,000
5
7,499
30,928
271 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
–
–
2.5
1,984
76,230
270 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
–
–
–
–
147,233
299 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
$3,750,000
–
–
–
46,174
205 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
–
–
–
–
92,783
308 Eel River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
$1,950,000
4
3,393
39,640

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, John A Largay, Jr

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