1,740 Sq. Ft.
$687 / Sq. Ft.
1,740
Sq. Ft.
$687
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy classic Cape Cod living in this Archibald-designed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Osterville's desirable Oyster Hills neighborhood. Filled with natural light, the home has been thoughtfully maintained and offers a fresh, inviting feel throughout. A spacious front-to-back living room with a granite-faced fireplace provides generous gathering space while preserving a more traditional floor plan. The eat-in kitchen features mahogany wide-plank floors and Southern pine beams, offering warmth and character,...Enjoy classic Cape Cod living in this Archibald-designed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Osterville's desirable Oyster Hills neighborhood. Filled with natural light, the home has been thoughtfully maintained and offers a fresh, inviting feel throughout. A spacious front-to-back living room with a granite-faced fireplace provides generous gathering space while preserving a more traditional floor plan. The eat-in kitchen features mahogany wide-plank floors and Southern pine beams, offering warmth and character, with opportunity for future personalization if desired. French doors open to an open-frame gazebo deck overlooking a private, wooded backyard. Refinished floors extend through the living room, dining room, and upstairs bedrooms. Additional highlights include first-floor laundry, wainscoting, built-in cabinetry, central air, and low-maintenance exterior finishes. Conveniently located near Osterville Village with sidewalks down to restaurants, shops, and a short stroll to Dowses Beach. Buyer to verify all information.

Listing Agents

  1. Livia Monteforte

    Livia Monteforte

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    livia@compass.com

    P: (508)-274-6185

  2. Vanessa Walker

    Vanessa Walker

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 53 Spice Lane

Village
Osterville
School District
Barnstable
Style
Cape
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Num Parking Spaces
3.00
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Barnstable
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 01:43 PM

Property Details for 53 Spice Lane

StatusActive
MLS #22600764
Days on Market2
Taxes$7,129 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
CountyBarnstable County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 53 Spice Lane

Stories2Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF

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$6,394 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,799

Property Taxes

$594

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Spice Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main St, Osterville to Spice Lane to #53
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:Public Tennis: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Dowses
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Craigville Beach
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 3: Joshuas Pond
  • Location Description:South of Route 28: Yes
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02655
  • Street Number: 53
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Garage Description:Direct Entry: Yes
  • Garage Description:Under: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $7,129
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Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: 1
  • Subdivision: Oyster Hills
  • Tax ID: OSTE M:165 L:084
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Land Court Cert #: C225503
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19166
  • Sqft Total: 1740
  • Field Card SqFt: 1740
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1740.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $917,300
  • Land Assessments: $481,100
  • Building Assessments: $400,100
  • Other Assessments: $36,100
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1964
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Electric: 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
  • Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
  • Private Dock: No
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Vinyl/Aluminum: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • General Property Info:Mi. to Beach Comments: 1.5 Miles to Dowses Beach
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Garage Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walk Out: Yes
  • Floors: Wood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Linen Closet, Pantry, No, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 1
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 1
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 3
  • RoomsTotal: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Appliances: Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
Kitchen
  • KitchenDining Combo:Yes: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
Dining Room
  • LivingDining Combo:No: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
Foyer
  • Foyer:Foyer Level: First Floor
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room Level: First Floor
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Den
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor

Property History for 53 Spice Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22600764

$1,195,000—
Mar 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73487219

$1,195,000—
Mar 2, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72726606

$810,000—
Mar 2, 2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006175

$810,000—
Mar 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453273127

$810,000—
Jan 30, 2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006175

—
Jan 13, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72726606

—
Sep 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006175

$899,000—
Sep 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72726606

$899,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2026

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22600764

$1,195,000
03/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73487219

$1,195,000
03/02/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72726606

$810,000
03/02/2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006175

$810,000
03/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453273127

$810,000
01/30/2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006175

—
01/13/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72726606

—
09/15/2020

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22006175

$899,000
09/15/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72726606

$899,000

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

Public Records for 53 Spice Lane

Taxable ValueLand$481,100Additions$400,100Total$881,200
Tax Record2025$7,129 ($594 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Zoning1CountyBARNSTABLEAPNOSTE M:165 L:084

Schools near 53 Spice Lane

This home is within Barnstable School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Villages Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Barnstable United Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Barnstable Intermediate School
Public6 to 7

Barnstable 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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53 Spice Lane is a single family home for sale in Osterville, MA 02655. This property was listed for sale on March 16, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,195,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on March 2, 2021. This listing's school district is Barnstable School District. Nearby schools include West Villages Elementary School, Barnstable United Elementary School and Barnstable Intermediate School. 53 Spice Lane is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,740 sqft single family home built in 1964.

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