Last Sold Price
3 beds1,728 sqft$311/sqft
281 Meiggs Backus Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563

Description

Welcome to this well appointed cape located in the wonderful town of Sandwich. This home has been lovingly maintained throughout the years! This traditional cape has a one car garage attached that is connected to the home via a breezeway that makes for the perfect mudroom which leads into a large eat-in kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops and a pantry! The first floor also features newer laminate flooring, a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, a bedroom, a full bathroom...Welcome to this well appointed cape located in the wonderful town of Sandwich. This home has been lovingly maintained throughout the years! This traditional cape has a one car garage attached that is connected to the home via a breezeway that makes for the perfect mudroom which leads into a large eat-in kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops and a pantry! The first floor also features newer laminate flooring, a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, a bedroom, a full bathroom and a bonus room that can be used as a den, office or even a 4th bedroom. On the second floor you'll find two large bedrooms, a full bathroom and second floor laundry! The exterior of the home includes a spacious backyard that is 3/4's of the way fenced in with beautiful plantings throughout, a deck, an irrigation system along with a separate driveway for your boat or camper! Don't miss this wonderful home!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/25/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robert Frangieh • The Realty Cape Cod, LLC

Property Details for 281 Meiggs Backus Road

Status
MLS #
22101967
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$4,413 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1984
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,038 SF
Village
Sandwich
School District
Sandwich
Style
Cape
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Sandwich

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Realty Cape Cod, LLC, Robert Frangieh

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, Lisa J Damato

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Building Information for 281 Meiggs Backus Road

Stories1Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,100 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,732

Property Taxes

$368

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Meiggs Backus Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Sarah Lawrence rd. to Meiggs-Backus
  • Title Reference - Book: 30012-1
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02563
  • Street Number: 281
  • MLSAreaMajor: Sandwich
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $4,413
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax ID: 9-64-0
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20038
  • Sqft Total: 1728
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1728.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $320,500
  • Land Assessments: $113,900
  • Building Assessments: $206,600
  • Other Assessments: $0
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Clapboard, Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Oil: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Well: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler, Garden, Yard
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: Yes
  • Beach Description:None: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:None: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Electric
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Pool Description: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Floors: Laminate, Tile, Carpet
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Mud Room, Attic Storage, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 1
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 2
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • General Property Info:Stories: 1
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Fireplace: Wood Burning
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • KitchenDining Combo:Yes: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Countertops: Granite
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Laminate
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Mud Room
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2:Room Type: Family Room
  • Other Room 2:Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 281 Meiggs Backus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101967

$537,500
Jun 25, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72817353

$537,500
May 15, 2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101967

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101967

$537,500
06/25/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72817353

$537,500
05/15/2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101967

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

Public Records for 281 Meiggs Backus Road

Taxable ValueLand$163,400Additions$390,800Total$554,200
Tax Record2025$5,858 ($488 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt864 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1996ZoningR-2CountyBARNSTABLEAPNSAND M:0009 B:0064

Schools near 281 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Meiggs Backus Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
$537,500
3
1,728
20,038
$247,400
4
1,550
20,473
$455,000
3
1,462
23,087
2
2
1,550
19,602
$445,000
3
1,806
22,651
$416,600
3
1,632
19,602

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