Last Sold Price
4 beds5 baths4,099 sqft$1,281/sqft
290 N Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655

Description

Spectacular sunsets and expansive water views across Cotuit Bay from this Oyster Harbors waterfront estate. Enjoy watching the boats motor between Cotuit Bay & North Bay through ''The Narrows'. Meander across the professional landscaped grounds to your own paved driveway leading down to the water's edge. Slip in a paddle board or kayak and enjoys hours of peaceful gliding throughout Cotuit Bay, North Bay & West Bay. This sprawling 4,100 sf home provides water views from all rooms. The exceptionally...Spectacular sunsets and expansive water views across Cotuit Bay from this Oyster Harbors waterfront estate. Enjoy watching the boats motor between Cotuit Bay & North Bay through ''The Narrows'. Meander across the professional landscaped grounds to your own paved driveway leading down to the water's edge. Slip in a paddle board or kayak and enjoys hours of peaceful gliding throughout Cotuit Bay, North Bay & West Bay. This sprawling 4,100 sf home provides water views from all rooms. The exceptionally large sun room provides multiple gathering areas for all family & friends to enjoy while soaking in the water views & southwest prevailing breezes. The 1st floor also consists of a large formal living room w/ a fireplace, an impressive family room w/ a soaring ceiling, beams, & a fireplace, a kitchen, half bath, & a large master suite w/ a multitude of closets. The 2nd floor of the main house features two bedrooms & a bath (all w/ water views). There is a large bunk room (w/ water views) and bath above the oversized 2-car att. garage. Peaceful waterfront living! The septic system has failed and will be the Buyer's responsibility to replace. All info. should be verified by
LISTING CLOSED: 02/01/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John J Hopkins • Frank A Sullivan Real Estate

Property Details for 290 North Bay Road

Status
MLS #
22203160
Days on Market
171
Taxes
$48,168 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
0.86 AC / 37,462 SF
Village
Osterville
School District
Barnstable
Style
Cape
Waterfront Type
Bay/Harbor
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Barnstable

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,200,000

Avg days on market

78

Sale-to-list ratio

93.2%

Osterville, MA

9 comparable properties found

$4,400,000 | 38 Beach Plum Hill Road, Osterville, MA 02655
1/43
1

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Sold 10/31/25

5
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
2.61
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/65
2

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Sold 08/17/26

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Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4,364
Square Feet
0.49
Acres
an aerial view of a house with a lake view
1/37
3

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Square Feet
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Acres
$3,000,000 | 355 Bridge Street, Osterville, MA 02655
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4
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
1
Acres
$5,275,000 | 245 North Bay Road, Osterville, MA 02655
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Sold 12/03/25

5
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4,637
Square Feet
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Acres
$3,200,000 | 125 Wianno Circle, Osterville, MA 02655
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$2,487,500 | 98 Bunker Hill Road, Osterville, MA 02655
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$2,487,500

Sold 04/16/26

5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4,715
Square Feet
2.03
Acres
$2,150,000 | 85 Hollingsworth Road, Osterville, MA 02655
1/43
8

$2,150,000

Sold 04/16/25

4
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2,863
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and green space
1/19
9

$3,995,000

Sold 06/01/26

5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6,239
Square Feet
0.55
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Frank A Sullivan Real Estate, John J Hopkins

Sold By Village Real Estate, Candace Heimlich

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Building Information for 290 North Bay Road

Stories2Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.86 AC / 37,462 SF

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$30,699 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$26,685

Property Taxes

$4,014

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 290 North Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main Street to Parker Road to West Bay Road then to Bridge Street. Follow to the gate house of Oyster Harbors.
  • Location Description:South of Route 28: Yes
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02655
  • Street Number: 290
  • Water Body Name: Cotuit Bay
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Cotuit Bay
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Garage Description:Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Description:Improved Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $48,168
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Lot Information
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • Tax ID: 072006
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Land Court Cert #: 124609
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 37462
  • Sqft Total: 4099
  • Field Card SqFt: 4099
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 4099.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $4,865,800
  • Land Assessments: $4,102,200
  • Building Assessments: $692,000
  • Year Renovated: 2017.0
  • Renovated: Yes
  • 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: 1965
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Private: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Electric
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Wood, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walk Out: Yes
  • Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Baths Total: 5
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
  • RoomsTotal: 8
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 290 North Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2023

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22203160

$5,250,000
Feb 1, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73002366

$5,250,000
Dec 6, 2022

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22203160

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2023

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22203160

$5,250,000
02/01/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73002366

$5,250,000
12/06/2022

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22203160

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Schools near 290 North 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 290 North Bay Road, Osterville, MA 02655
$5,250,000
4
5
4,099
37,462
$5,250,000
4
4.5
4,099
37,462
3
3
3,242
30,056
$1,500,000
5
4.5
2,490
32,670
$9,100,000
5
8
7,828
66,211
$5,700,000
4
4.5
3,027
57,064

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Listing Courtesy of Frank A Sullivan Real Estate, John J Hopkins

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