Last Sold Price
3 beds2,233 sqft$401/sqft
281 Scudder Rd, Osterville, MA 02655

Description

What a fabulous location, close to the village but you feel like you're a million miles away. Ultimate privacy, south-facing views of Neck Pond and Golf Course make this a standout opportunity even in a crowded field. Eight foot ceilings, vertical pine walls and great bones. Basement also has great celling height and large brick fireplace. There is a fourth bedroom and bath at the rear of the garage. Septic sold as is. Buyers are encouraged to verify all tax, legal, and dimensional info.What a fabulous location, close to the village but you feel like you're a million miles away. Ultimate privacy, south-facing views of Neck Pond and Golf Course make this a standout opportunity even in a crowded field. Eight foot ceilings, vertical pine walls and great bones. Basement also has great celling height and large brick fireplace. There is a fourth bedroom and bath at the rear of the garage. Septic sold as is. Buyers are encouraged to verify all tax, legal, and dimensional info.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2010 12:00 AM

Property Details for 281 Scudder Road

Status
MLS #
21005347
Days on Market
67
Taxes
$6,529 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Village
Osterville
Style
Ranch
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Barnstable

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$890,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

Osterville, MA

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Location

Sold By Murphy Real Estate, James E Murphy, Jr

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Building Information for 281 Scudder Road

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

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$5,093 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,549

Property Taxes

$544

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Scudder Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Head south on Wianno Avenue, go right on Scudder, across from Our Lady of the Assumption. Go to end of Scudder where it turns into an unpaved road. House next to last on right.
  • Title Reference - Book: 9364
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:School: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Location Description:South of Route 28: Yes
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02655
  • Street Number: 281
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $6,529
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: res
  • Tax ID: 139-012
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Depth: 150.0
  • Lot Width: 128.0
  • Land Court Cert #: 0
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Gentle Slope: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Pond: Yes
  • Water Access:Fresh: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18295
  • Sqft Total: 2233
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $840,300
  • Land Assessments: $624,500
  • Building Assessments: $211,700
  • Other Assessments: $4,100
  • Warranty Available: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Asbestos: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1956
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tankless: Yes
  • Sewer:Cesspool: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Town Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Road Frontage - Old: 125
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Ownership:Private: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Fresh
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Other - See Remarks: Yes
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Oil
  • Basement: Yes
  • Separate Living Qtrs:Attached: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Depth: 40.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Width: 54.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Wing Depth: 13.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Wing Width: 11.0
  • Baths Total: 3
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • General Property Info:Stories: 1
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Length: 23
  • Living Room:Living Room Width: 19
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
  • Living Room:Special Door Access: French
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Length: 13
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Width: 12
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Wood
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Length: 11
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Width: 19
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room:Flooring: Wood
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Length: 17
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Width: 13
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Level: First Floor
Foyer
  • Foyer: Yes
  • Foyer:Foyer Length: 13
  • Foyer:Foyer Width: 5
  • Foyer:Foyer Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 281 Scudder Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294209996

$895,000
Aug 5, 2010

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21005347

$895,000
May 27, 2010

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21005347

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294209996

$895,000
08/05/2010

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21005347

$895,000
05/27/2010

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21005347

$995,000

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

Public Records for 281 Scudder Road

Taxable ValueLand$989,100Additions$1,164,700Total$2,153,800
Tax Record2025$17,424 ($1,452 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017Year Renovated2017ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNOSTE M:139 L:012

Schools near 281 Scudder Road

This home is within Barnstable School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 7
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: 281 Scudder Road, Osterville, MA 02655
$895,000
3
2,233
18,295
3
1.5
1,362
22,216
$265,000
3
2
1,280
18,295
2
1.5
1,084
13,068
$2,500,000
5
7
3,167
22,216
$910,000
4
2,240
10,890

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