289 E Bay Rd

4,100 Sq. Ft.
$740 / Sq. Ft.
4,100
Sq. Ft.
$740
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience Coastal Living at its best! Breathtaking views of East Bay and Nantucket Sound from this exquisite property located on one of Osterville's most prestigious streets. Dowses Beach and the village are just steps away. One may enjoy kayaking and boating from your own private dock. A highlight of this stately colonial is its wonderful space for entertaining family and friends. It offers an expansive living room, dining room and updated eat-in kitchen. Convenient first floor living with a downstairs...Experience Coastal Living at its best! Breathtaking views of East Bay and Nantucket Sound from this exquisite property located on one of Osterville's most prestigious streets. Dowses Beach and the village are just steps away. One may enjoy kayaking and boating from your own private dock. A highlight of this stately colonial is its wonderful space for entertaining family and friends. It offers an expansive living room, dining room and updated eat-in kitchen. Convenient first floor living with a downstairs bed and bath option. Upstairs offers three additional en suite bedrooms. The master bedroom features a sitting room/ office space area, wet bar, walk-in closet and master bath. There are four fireplaces, hardwood floors and over sized windows throughout. The backyard features a large deck, seating area, hot tub and outdoor shower. Enjoy creating your own Cape Cod memories for generations to come, at this stunning seaside retreat. 289 East Bay property and 290 East Bay Dock are being sold together.
  1. Listed by Kerri L Wick • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 289 East Bay Road

Village
Osterville
School District
Barnstable
Style
Colonial
Waterfront Type
Bay/Harbor
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
AE
LISTING UPDATED: 08/31/2024 12:42 AM

Property Details for 289 East Bay Road

StatusClosed
MLS #22006776
Days on Market127
Taxes$28,304 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1979
Lot Size1.34 AC / 58,370 SF
CountyBarnstable County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Kerri L Wick

Sold By cci.unknownoffice, Member Non

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Building Information for 289 East Bay Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size1.34 AC / 58,370 SF

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$17,151 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,792

Property Taxes

$2,359

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 289 East Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main street Osterville to East Bay Road. House at the end on the right. #289
  • Title Reference - Book: C159253
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Convenient To:Marina: Yes
  • Convenient To:Public Tennis: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Dowses
  • Location Description:South of Route 28: Yes
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02655
  • Street Number: 289
  • Water Body Name: East Bay
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
  • General Property Info:Water Body: East Bay
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $28,304
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Lot Information
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • Tax ID: 163-017
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • Land Court Cert #: c159253
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Marsh: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 58370
  • Sqft Total: 4100
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 4100.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $2,564,000
  • Land Assessments: $1,541,600
  • Building Assessments: $892,100
  • Other Assessments: $130,300
  • Year Renovated: 2006.0
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: Yes: verify w/insurance agent
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1979
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: Yes
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: Hot Tub, Underground Sprinkler
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Fixed, Floating
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Bay, Nantucket Sound, Salt
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 3
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Baths Total: 5
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 10
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • KitchenDining Combo:Yes: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Countertops: Granite
  • Kitchen:Fireplace: Wood Burning
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room:Flooring: Wood
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom:Fireplace: Wood Burning
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 4:Flooring: Wood
Foyer
  • Foyer:Foyer Level: First Floor
  • Foyer:Flooring: Wood
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room Level: First Floor

Property History for 289 East Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006776

$3,035,000—
Feb 26, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72746998

$3,035,000—
Feb 12, 2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006776

—
Jan 26, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72746998

—
Jan 26, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72746998

—
Oct 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72746998

$3,950,000—
Oct 6, 2020

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006776

$3,950,000—
Mar 21, 2015

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21402232

$2,749,000—
Dec 11, 2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71648076

$2,749,000—
Apr 9, 2014

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21309497

$3,595,000—
Mar 21, 2014

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21402232

$3,295,000—
Mar 21, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71648076

$3,295,000—
Jan 6, 2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71594669

$3,595,000—
Oct 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71594669

$3,950,000—
Oct 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21309497

$3,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006776

$3,035,000
02/26/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72746998

$3,035,000
02/12/2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006776

—
01/26/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72746998

—
01/26/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72746998

—
10/15/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72746998

$3,950,000
10/06/2020

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006776

$3,950,000
03/21/2015

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21402232

$2,749,000
12/11/2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71648076

$2,749,000
04/09/2014

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21309497

$3,595,000
03/21/2014

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21402232

$3,295,000
03/21/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71648076

$3,295,000
01/06/2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71594669

$3,595,000
10/09/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71594669

$3,950,000
10/09/2013

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21309497

$3,950,000

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Public Records for 289 East Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,174,200Additions$1,533,500Total$3,707,700
Tax Record2025$29,995 ($2,500 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,101 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,101 SqFtStories2Lot Size58,370 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Zoning1CountyBARNSTABLEAPNOSTE M:163 L:017

Schools near 289 East Bay 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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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Kerri L Wick

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