Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft$172/sqft
257 Meiggs Backus Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563

Description

Look no further! Pristine 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape with golf course views sits nicely on a lovely half acre lot. Step inside the great room with cathedral beamed ceilings, ceiling fan & door out to lovely 3-season room. Bright white kitchen opens to fireplace formal dining room w/crown molding. First floor master and 2 great size bedrooms upstairs. 2 car garage, gleaming wood floors, and views of the 12 Fairway at The Ridge Club out your front door! A Special place... See virtual tour & additional...Look no further! Pristine 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape with golf course views sits nicely on a lovely half acre lot. Step inside the great room with cathedral beamed ceilings, ceiling fan & door out to lovely 3-season room. Bright white kitchen opens to fireplace formal dining room w/crown molding. First floor master and 2 great size bedrooms upstairs. 2 car garage, gleaming wood floors, and views of the 12 Fairway at The Ridge Club out your front door! A Special place... See virtual tour & additional photos.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2013 12:00 AM

Property Details for 257 Meiggs Backus Road

Status
MLS #
21208288
Days on Market
153
Taxes
$2,615 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1984
Lot Size
0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
Village
Sandwich
School District
Sandwich
Style
Cape
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Sandwich

Location

Sold By Oyster Real Estate, Amanda Kundel

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Building Information for 257 Meiggs Backus Road

Stories2Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

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$1,702 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,484

Property Taxes

$218

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 257 Meiggs Backus Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: South on Farmersville Rd., slight Right on Santuit-Newtown, Right on Asa Meiggs (turns into Meiggs-Backus) Property is on the left opposite 12th fairway of Ridge Club, follow to sign on left.
  • Title Reference - Book: 23976
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02563
  • Street Number: 257
  • MLSAreaMajor: Sandwich
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $2,615
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Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Tax ID: 09-066
  • Lot Size Source: Map Book
  • Land Court Cert #: 0
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Cleared: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21344
  • Sqft Total: 1700
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1700.0
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $205,300
  • Land Assessments: $77,400
  • Building Assessments: $127,900
  • Warranty Available: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1984
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Electric: 110 Volts
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Well: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
  • Road Frontage - Old: 204
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • BeachLakePond:Cape Cod Bay: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Tile
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room:Flooring: Wood
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Length: 12
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Width: 12
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Width: 18
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Width: 18
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Bedroom 4:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 4: Closet: Yes
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Family Room
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2:Room Type: Sun Room
  • Other Room 2:Width: 12
  • Other Room 2:Length: 10
  • Other Room 2:Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 257 Meiggs Backus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 13, 2013

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21208288

$292,000
Feb 12, 2013

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21208288

Feb 8, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #347753119

$292,000

+3637.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/13/2013

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21208288

$292,000
02/12/2013

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21208288

02/08/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #347753119

$292,000

+3637.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 257 Meiggs Backus Road

Taxable ValueLand$145,100Additions$420,400Total$565,500
Tax Record2025$5,977 ($498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1990ZoningR-2CountyBARNSTABLEAPNSAND M:0009 B:0066

Schools near 257 Meiggs Backus Road

This home is within Sandwich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Ridge School
Public3 to 6

Sandwich Middle High School
Public7 to 12

Forestdale School
PublicPK to 2

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: 257 Meiggs Backus Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
$292,000
3
1,700
21,344
4
2.5
1,764
20,473
$529,000
4
1,566
20,038
$335,000
4
1,566
18,295
$329,900
4
1,152
22,651
4
2.5
1,764
20,038

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