Last Sold Price
3 beds1,547 sqft$186/sqft
316 Meiggs Backus Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563

Description

Located on 1.49 acres (not much yard work since land is not all developed. Great for privacy) sits this 3 bed/2 bath cape has it's original owners still caring for it! Hardwood in the first floor with a large eat-in kitchen with new granite counter tops , mud room and fireplaced living room this home has a lot of charm. There is a first floor bedroom with bath attached with granite and new tile, 2 large bedrooms up with a full bath with granite and new tile as well. Enginereed and plans for a 2 car...Located on 1.49 acres (not much yard work since land is not all developed. Great for privacy) sits this 3 bed/2 bath cape has it's original owners still caring for it! Hardwood in the first floor with a large eat-in kitchen with new granite counter tops , mud room and fireplaced living room this home has a lot of charm. There is a first floor bedroom with bath attached with granite and new tile, 2 large bedrooms up with a full bath with granite and new tile as well. Enginereed and plans for a 2 car garage can come with the house. New 4 bedroom septic! Call now!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/29/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mari E Sennott • Today Real Estate

Property Details for 316 Meiggs Backus Road

Status
MLS #
21400594
Days on Market
38
Taxes
$3,605 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
1.49 AC / 64,904 SF
Village
Sandwich
Style
Cape
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Sandwich

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$637,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

Sandwich, MA

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Square Feet
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$645,000 | 23 Asa Meiggs Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Today Real Estate, Mari E Sennott

Sold By Bayside Realty Consultants, Kimberly A Clark

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Building Information for 316 Meiggs Backus Road

Stories2Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size1.49 AC / 64,904 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,764 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,464

Property Taxes

$300

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 316 Meiggs Backus Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Cotuit Road to Asa Meiggs to left on Meiggs Backus. Home second one in on left.
  • Title Reference - Book: 4807
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02563
  • Street Number: 316
  • MLSAreaMajor: Sandwich
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Shell: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $3,605
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax ID: 03-060
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Land Court Cert #: 0
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Wooded: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 64904
  • Sqft Total: 1547
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1547.0
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $143,200
  • Building Assessments: $143,200
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage, Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1987
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Oil: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 2 Plus
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Salt
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Carpet
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Depth: 34.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Width: 26.0
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 8
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • KitchenDining Combo:Yes: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Countertops: Granite
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Wood
Dining Room
  • LivingDining Combo:No: Yes
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:Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes

Property History for 316 Meiggs Backus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #414919623

$288,000
Apr 29, 2014

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21400594

$288,000
Apr 29, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71626304

$288,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #414919623

$288,000
04/29/2014

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21400594

$288,000
04/29/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71626304

$288,000

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

Public Records for 316 Meiggs Backus Road

Taxable ValueLand$230,400Additions$290,300Total$520,700
Tax Record2025$5,504 ($459 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,547 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,547 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size64,904 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1992ZoningR-2CountyBARNSTABLEAPNSAND M:0003 B:0060

Schools near 316 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: 316 Meiggs Backus Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
$288,000
3
1,547
64,904
$1,000,000
4
3
2,933
60,113
$118,500
2
1.5
1,144
20,473
$720,000
3
3
2,040
57,499
$280,000
3
2
1,236
30,927
$85,000
2
1.5
1,542
20,038

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Listing Courtesy of Today Real Estate, Mari E Sennott

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