Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,550 sqft$160/sqft
279 Meiggs Backus Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$160/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Four bedroom, two full bath home with fireplaced livingroom. Hardwood floors on first floor, two front to back bedrooms on second with wall to wall carpet. Stainless steel kitchen appliances and full walk-out basement. Large fenced in yard with two sheds. Easy access to everything.Four bedroom, two full bath home with fireplaced livingroom. Hardwood floors on first floor, two front to back bedrooms on second with wall to wall carpet. Stainless steel kitchen appliances and full walk-out basement. Large fenced in yard with two sheds. Easy access to everything.
  • Listed by: Sharon Lamoureux • Today Real Estate sharonl@todayrealestate.com
Listing closed: 11/09/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 21008708

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Listing Courtesy of Today Real Estate, Sharon Lamoureux

Sold By Griffin Realty Group, Brian S Spano

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Property Information for 279 Meiggs Backus Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,926 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • Village: Sandwich
  • Style: Gambrel
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterview: No
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: Not Applicable
  • Town: Sandwich
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,473 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Santuit-Newtown Road to Asa Meiggs to Meiggs-backus, home is on left.
  • Title Reference - Book: 21749
  • Convenient To:Major Highway: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:School: Yes
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02563
  • Street Number: 279
  • MLSAreaMajor: Sandwich
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $2,926
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Tax ID: 09-063
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • Land Court Cert #: 0
  • TopographyLot Desc:Fenced/Enclosed: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20473
  • Sqft Total: 1550
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1550.0
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $257,300
  • Land Assessments: $113,600
  • Building Assessments: $143,700
  • Warranty Available: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: 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: Barnboard, Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Electric: 110 Volts
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Private Water
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • BeachLakePond:Sandy Neck Beach: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Electric
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Barnboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Salt
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walk Out: Yes
  • Floors: Carpet
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Interior Features: HU Cable TV, Dryer/Hookup - Electric, No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 1
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Length: 12
  • Living Room:Living Room Width: 15
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Length: 10
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Width: 10
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Vinyl
Dining Room
  • LivingDining Combo:No: Yes
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Length: 12
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Width: 19
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Width: 19
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Length: 10
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 4:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 4: Closet: Yes
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 279 Meiggs Backus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342018894

$247,400

-3.2% / yr

Nov 9, 2012

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21008708

$247,400
Sep 30, 2012

Expired

MLS PIN #71135304

$249,999
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342018894

$247,400

-3.2% / yr

11/09/2012

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21008708

$247,400
09/30/2012

Expired

MLS PIN #71135304

$249,999

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

Public Records for 279 Meiggs Backus Road

Taxable ValueLand$164,600Additions$524,000Total$688,600
Tax Record2025$7,279 ($607 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,606 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,606 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,473 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated2002ZoningR-2CountyBARNSTABLEAPNSAND M:0009 B:0063

Schools near 279 Meiggs Backus Road

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

Sandwich Middle High School
Public7 to 12

Oak Ridge School
Public3 to 6

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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Listing Courtesy of Today Real Estate, Sharon Lamoureux

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