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Last Sold Price
4 beds4 baths2,330 sqft$601/sqft
40 River Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.3 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$601/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Lovers of land and sea, bring your boats of all sizes, your tennis rackets, pickle ball, a basketball, a Frisbee, or a croquet set. Enjoy a match on your private Sport Court. This historic house has been turned new again and is nearing completion. East Orleans' River Rd offers a new boat ramp and a large dock with deep water access to the Atlantic Ocean. Have a summer party- gather around with a marshmallow and a stick.. close to East Orleans' finest- Nauset Farms market, BNI restaurant, Sundae School...Lovers of land and sea, bring your boats of all sizes, your tennis rackets, pickle ball, a basketball, a Frisbee, or a croquet set. Enjoy a match on your private Sport Court. This historic house has been turned new again and is nearing completion. East Orleans' River Rd offers a new boat ramp and a large dock with deep water access to the Atlantic Ocean. Have a summer party- gather around with a marshmallow and a stick.. close to East Orleans' finest- Nauset Farms market, BNI restaurant, Sundae School Ice Cream shop and a 5 minute drive to Nauset Beach- the best ocean beach on the Cape! A legacy property with rich history, your family will play together and create memories to cherish for generations to come.
  • Listed by: Andrea R Besse • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 09/15/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22002421

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,481,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Orleans, MA

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Location

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

Sold By Kinlin Grover Real Estate, Dee M Sullivan

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Property Information for 40 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,481 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • 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: 1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main St. to River Rd, #40 on left, Yard Sign
  • Title Reference - Book: (DOC 1360471)
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: The River
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Meetinghouse Pond
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 3: Nauset Beach
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 40
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Improved Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Description:Shell: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: Yes
  • Annual Taxes: $2,481
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Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: 42-30-1
  • Lot Size Source: Site Plan
  • Lot Depth: 261.0
  • Lot Width: 170.0
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 56628
  • Sqft Total: 2330
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2330.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $689,000
  • Land Assessments: $321,900
  • Building Assessments: $360,700
  • Year Renovated: 2019.0
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Year Built Desc:New: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Unknown/Mixed: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1800
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Shingle
  • Property Condition: Unknown/Mixed
  • New: Yes
  • 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: Private Yard, Outdoor Shower
  • Approximate Road Frontage: 144.0
  • Miles to Beach: .1 - .3
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Countertop Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Wall/Oven Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: 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, Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Wood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Recessed Lighting, 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: 9
  • 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, Library
  • RoomsTotal: 9
  • 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 40 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72649123

$1,400,000
Sep 15, 2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22002421

$1,400,000
Aug 17, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72649123

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72649123

$1,400,000
09/15/2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22002421

$1,400,000
08/17/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72649123

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

Public Records for 40 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$377,000Additions$1,962,900Total$2,339,900
Tax Record2025$14,601 ($1,217 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,216 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,216 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,911 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:042.0 B:0030 L:0001.B

Schools near 40 River Road

This home is within Orleans School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Orleans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nauset Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nauset Regional High School
Public9 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: 40 River Road, Orleans, MA 02653
$1,400,000
4
4
2,330
56,628
$764,500
3
3
1,912
21,344
$1,565,000
4
4
3,249
43,908
$850,000
4
5
3,941
19,601
4
2
1,660
41,382
$1,475,000
5
4
3,748
21,780

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