Last Sold Price
3 beds2 baths1,144 sqft$321/sqft
42 John Joseph Rd, Harwich, MA 02645

Description

Set in the heart of Harwich, down a winding country road, this sweet 3-bedroom ranch checks all the boxes. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this is a perfect first, second or retirement home. Natural gas heat and a wood-burning fireplace will keep you warm in winter; summer days can be spent on the back deck or the covered farmer's porch. Gas cooking for the chef, vegetable and flower gardens for the gardener, and a fenced in back yard for kids and/or pets. Wonderfully private back yard abuts acres...Set in the heart of Harwich, down a winding country road, this sweet 3-bedroom ranch checks all the boxes. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this is a perfect first, second or retirement home. Natural gas heat and a wood-burning fireplace will keep you warm in winter; summer days can be spent on the back deck or the covered farmer's porch. Gas cooking for the chef, vegetable and flower gardens for the gardener, and a fenced in back yard for kids and/or pets. Wonderfully private back yard abuts acres of Harwich Water Dept land. There is a full basement and a large outdoor shed for storage. Close to all the things that make Harwich so special—Cranberry Valley GC, Thompson's Field, Harwich Community Center, Monomy HS, Lighthouse Charter School, Hawks Nest State Park and East Harwich shopping center.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/12/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laura E Usher • William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services

Property Details for 42 John Joseph Road

Status
MLS #
21906861
Days on Market
82
Taxes
$2,566 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
0.38 AC / 16,553 SF
Village
Harwich
School District
Monomoy
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Harwich

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$634,500

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Harwich, MA

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1

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Sold 01/14/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
1.2
Acres
$585,000 | 43 John Joseph Road, Harwich, MA 02645
1/25
2

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Sold 11/23/24

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,232
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
$634,500 | 3 Freshwater Road, Harwich, MA 02645
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3

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Sold 06/15/26

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Bedrooms
1,192
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$744,000 | 12 Bettys Lane, Harwich, MA 02645
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3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a view of a park with large trees
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Sold 08/03/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$600,000 | 11 Windjammer Road, Harwich, MA 02645
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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,200
Square Feet
0.53
Acres
$629,900 | 15 Shannon Road, Harwich, MA 02645
1/22
8

$629,900

Sold 12/22/25

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,124
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$725,000 | 6 Windjammer Road, Harwich, MA 02645
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9

$725,000

Sold 09/18/24

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,196
Square Feet
0.5
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, Laura E Usher

Sold By Cape Living Real Estate, LLC, Suzanne E Pierce

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Building Information for 42 John Joseph Road

Stories1Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,553 SF

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$2,082 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,868

Property Taxes

$214

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 John Joseph Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Queen Anne Road or Route 39 to John Joseph Road to #42.
  • Title Reference - Book: (121004)
  • Convenient To:Bike Path: Yes
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:School: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Bank Street Beach
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02645
  • Street Number: 42
  • MLSAreaMajor: Harwich
Parking
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Tax ID: 62-P26-0
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • TopographyLot Desc:Fenced/Enclosed: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16553
  • Sqft Total: 1144
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $296,000
  • Land Assessments: $132,700
  • Building Assessments: $161,900
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1972
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • 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, Garden
  • Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Beach Description:Nantucket Sound: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry, KitchenDining Combo, Living Room, Kitchen
  • RoomsTotal: 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • General Property Info:Stories: 1

Property History for 42 John Joseph Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2019

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21906861

$367,500
Dec 9, 2019

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21906861

Sep 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21906861

$375,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2019

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21906861

$367,500
12/09/2019

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21906861

09/18/2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21906861

$375,000

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

Public Records for 42 John Joseph Road

Taxable ValueLand$208,000Additions$318,400Total$526,400
Tax Record2025$3,111 ($259 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,144 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1980ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNHARW M:62 P:P26

Schools near 42 John Joseph Road

This home is within Monomoy Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chatham Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Harwich Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Monomoy Regional Middle School
Public5 to 7

Monomoy Regional 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: 42 John Joseph Road, Harwich, MA 02645
$367,500
3
2
1,144
16,553
$283,000
2
1.5
1,136
16,988
$585,000
3
2
1,232
21,780
$1
3
2
1,480
21,780
3
1.5
1,473
12,632
$700,000
3
3
2,142
18,295

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