38 River Road

Closed 11/30/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,565,000

4 beds4 baths3,249 sqft$482/sqft

38 River Rd, Orleans, MA 02653

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.01 acresLot Size

1800Year Built

$482/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to your new home! To be built with completion for 2021 Summer season. This stylish Eastward Company home has all the punch list items that a luxury home deserves. 4 bed/4bath, high ceilings, glass filled sun room, deluxe kitchen with granite and stainless, home office, bonus room, 1st floor and second floor masters, and so much MORE! 8' basement walls leave room for future expansion. The delightful East Orleans location on River Rd sets the scene for park like living. The River, with a dock,...Welcome to your new home! To be built with completion for 2021 Summer season. This stylish Eastward Company home has all the punch list items that a luxury home deserves. 4 bed/4bath, high ceilings, glass filled sun room, deluxe kitchen with granite and stainless, home office, bonus room, 1st floor and second floor masters, and so much MORE! 8' basement walls leave room for future expansion. The delightful East Orleans location on River Rd sets the scene for park like living. The River, with a dock, is a few hundred yards away. Hang your fishing line, hop on your boat, or jump in for a cool down. Rock your troubles away on your gorgeous front porch or playfully canter around the grassy backyard. (photos are of like home)

Listed by: Andrea R Besse • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 11/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22005431

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Andrea R Besse

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Property Information for 38 River Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,481 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
County: Barnstable County
Village: Orleans
School District: Nauset
Style: Cape
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: Not Applicable
Town: Orleans

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1800
Lot Size: 1.01 AC / 43,908 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions to Property: Main St to River Rd, #38 on left, yard sign
Title Reference - Book: (DOC 1360471)

SqFt Source: Plans
Convenient To:Bike Path: Yes
Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
Convenient To:Public Tennis: Yes
Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: The River
Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Nauset Beach
Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 3: Crystal Lake
Region: Lower Cape
County: Barnstable
City Postal ID: 02653
Street Number: 38
MLSAreaMajor: Orleans

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Description:Attached: Yes

Garage Description:Door Opener: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 2.00

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2020
Annual Assoc Fee: $0

AssociationYN: Yes
Annual Taxes: $2,482

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour YN: No

Property

Lot Information

Zoning: R
Tax ID: 42-30-1

Lot Size Source: Owner
TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
Water Access:Fresh: Yes
Water Access:Salt: Yes
Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
Lot Size Square Feet: 43908
Sqft Total: 3249
Lot Size Units: Acres
Living Area: 3249.0
General Property Info:Leased Land: No

Property and Assessments

Total Assessment: $1,316,900
Land Assessments: $321,900

Building Assessments: $995,000
Renovated: No
Flood Ins Required: No
Lead Base Paint: No
Asbestos: No
Year Round: Yes
Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
Neighborhood Amen: Conservation Area
Year Built Desc:To Be Built: Yes
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
Year Built Numeric: 1800
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Shingle
Property Condition: To Be Built
New: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Attached: No

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: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler System, Private Yard, Outdoor Shower
Miles to Beach: 0 - .1

Private Dock: No
Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
Appliances:Dryer - Electric: Yes
Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
Appliances:Washer: Yes
Beach Description:Bay: Yes
Beach Description:Lake/Pond: Yes
Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
Beach Description:River: Yes
Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
Private Dock Description: Deep Water
Foundation: Poured
Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched, Shingle
Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
Private Pool YN: No

Interior Features

Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
Basement Description:Full: Yes

Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features: Attic Storage, Linen Closet, Breakfast Bar
Basement: Yes
Fireplace: No
Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 2
Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
Total Rooms: 10
Baths Total: 4
Total Floor Plans Count: 0
Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Laundry, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office
RoomsTotal: 10
Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Stories: 2
Kitchen Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
General Property Info:Stories: 2

Property History for 38 River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 30, 2020	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22005431	$1,565,000	—
Nov 30, 2020	Sold MLS PIN #72715364	$1,565,000	—
Nov 5, 2020	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22005431		—
Oct 12, 2020	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72715364		—
Oct 12, 2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72715364		—
Aug 21, 2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72715364	$1,550,000	—
Aug 21, 2020	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22005431	$1,550,000	—
May 16, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #597231284	$675,000	+254.8% / yr
May 16, 2017	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21609750	$675,000	—
May 11, 2017	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21609750		—
Nov 20, 2016	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21609750	$699,000	—
May 20, 2016	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21510900	$839,000	—
Nov 20, 2015	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21510900	$789,000	—
Jun 30, 2011	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21010762	$829,900	—
Jun 30, 2011	Expired MLS PIN #71166307	$829,000	—
Nov 29, 2010	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21010762	$874,900	—
Nov 29, 2010	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71166307	$874,900	—
Oct 10, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326316756	$1	-57.4% / yr
Jun 30, 2005	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2042023	$1,150,000	—
Jun 30, 2004	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2042023	$1,250,000	—
Dec 1, 1998	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #8039256	$387,000	—
Apr 1, 1998	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #8039256	$387,000	—
Jul 14, 1993	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88863733	$80,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/30/2020	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22005431	$1,565,000
11/30/2020	Sold MLS PIN #72715364	$1,565,000
11/05/2020	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22005431	—
10/12/2020	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72715364	—
10/12/2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72715364	—
08/21/2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72715364	$1,550,000
08/21/2020	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22005431	$1,550,000
05/16/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #597231284	$675,000 +254.8% / yr
05/16/2017	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21609750	$675,000
05/11/2017	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21609750	—
11/20/2016	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21609750	$699,000
05/20/2016	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21510900	$839,000
11/20/2015	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21510900	$789,000
06/30/2011	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21010762	$829,900
06/30/2011	Expired MLS PIN #71166307	$829,000
11/29/2010	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21010762	$874,900
11/29/2010	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71166307	$874,900
10/10/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326316756	$1 -57.4% / yr
06/30/2005	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2042023	$1,150,000
06/30/2004	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #2042023	$1,250,000
12/01/1998	Expired Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #8039256	$387,000
04/01/1998	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #8039256	$387,000
07/14/1993	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88863733	$80,000

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

Public Records for 38 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$365,500Additions$1,880,100Total$2,245,600

Tax Record2025$14,013 ($1,168 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,832 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,832 SqFtStories2Lot Size42,404 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020Year Renovated2020ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:042.0 B:0030 L:0001.A

Schools near 38 River Road

This home is within Orleans School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Orleans Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.1 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Orleans Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.3 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 38 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,565,000	4	4	3,249	43,908
40 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,400,000	4	4	2,330	56,628
39 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$850,000	4	5	3,941	19,601
2 Packet Landing, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,549,000	3	3	2,561	40,075
43 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,475,000	5	4	3,748	21,780
37 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$764,500	3	3	1,912	21,344
6 Packet Landing, Orleans, MA 02653	–	3	2	1,684	40,075
32 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,225,000	4	2	2,492	77,972
29 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	–	4	2	1,660	41,382
36 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	–	4	2.5	2,644	60,113
47 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653	–	2	2	1,582	40,075
3 Packet Landing, Orleans, MA 02653	$555,000	3	2	1,864	40,511
14 Ministers Prim Road, Orleans, MA 02653	–	5	3.5	2,705	21,780

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