Last Sold Price
4 beds2,405 sqft$312/sqft
47 Monument Rd, Orleans, MA 02653

Description

Certified historic 4 BR, 3 BA antique Cape, originally The Jonathan Higgins House, but better known as the Margaret Stanger House, a former owner and author of the well-known book, That Quail Robert. Beautifully restored, a perfect blend of old and new, Open floor plan, 4 fireplaces, renovated kitchen with black honed granite counter tops, gleaming wood floors throughout the house, a blend of original & refurbished from old barn wood, exposed beams believed to be taken from an old ship wreck. Formal...Certified historic 4 BR, 3 BA antique Cape, originally The Jonathan Higgins House, but better known as the Margaret Stanger House, a former owner and author of the well-known book, That Quail Robert. Beautifully restored, a perfect blend of old and new, Open floor plan, 4 fireplaces, renovated kitchen with black honed granite counter tops, gleaming wood floors throughout the house, a blend of original & refurbished from old barn wood, exposed beams believed to be taken from an old ship wreck. Formal living & dining rooms, 1st fl. fire-placed den (also 4th BR) formal dining room, 1st floor laundry, Garden Room with French doors that open to an outdoor garden sitting area straight out of a designer magazine. Down the hall a private and spacious new master bedroom suite with outdoor
LISTING CLOSED: 03/25/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Team Griffin Group • Robert Paul Properties, Inc.

Property Details for 47 Monument Road

Status
MLS #
21508856
Days on Market
184
Taxes
$3,706 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1730
Lot Size
0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
Village
Orleans
Style
Cape
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Orleans

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,215,000

Avg days on market

71

Sale-to-list ratio

90.7%

[Orleans, MA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Robert Paul Properties, Inc., Team Griffin Group

Sold By Pine Acres Realty, Lori Fanning Smith

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Building Information for 47 Monument Road

Stories2Year Built1730Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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$4,121 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,812

Property Taxes

$309

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 47 Monument Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Monument Road Town Main Street. House is first home on right after Gesner Road, #47.
  • Title Reference - Book: 26362
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:Major Highway: Yes
  • Convenient To:Marina: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:Public Tennis: Yes
  • Convenient To:School: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 47
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Improved Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $3,706
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Tax ID: 42-061-0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:Cleared: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Corner: Yes
  • Water Access:Fresh: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23522
  • Sqft Total: 2405
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $577,400
  • Land Assessments: $199,900
  • Building Assessments: $373,200
  • Other Assessments: $4,300
  • Warranty Available: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Cer. Historic: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1730
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Garden, Yard
  • Miles to Beach: .3 - .5
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • BeachLakePond:Crystal Lake: Yes
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Poured, Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • Roof Description: Wood, Pitched, Shingle
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Fresh
  • Private Pool YN: No
Interior Features
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, No
  • Basement: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 1
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Depth: 66.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Width: 34.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Wing Depth: 14.0
  • Foundation Info:Foundation Wing Width: 25.0
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Baths Total: 3
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 8
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • 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
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen:Countertops: Granite
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Wood
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • LivingDining Combo:No: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room:Flooring: Wood
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Length: 21
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Width: 20
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 4:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 4: Closet: Yes
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room Level: First Floor
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Family Room
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 47 Monument Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568105565

$750,000

+6.5% / yr

Mar 25, 2016

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21508856

$750,000
Sep 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21508856

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568105565

$750,000

+6.5% / yr

03/25/2016

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21508856

$750,000
09/09/2015

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21508856

$825,000

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

Public Records for 47 Monument Road

Taxable ValueLand$295,700Additions$1,042,700Total$1,338,400
Tax Record2025$8,352 ($696 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,405 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,405 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated2010ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:042.0 B:0061 L:0000.0

Schools near 47 Monument 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: 47 Monument Road, Orleans, MA 02653
$750,000
4
2,405
23,522
$759,000
3
2,165
21,780
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$350,000
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3
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Listing Courtesy of Robert Paul Properties, Inc., Team Griffin Group

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