56 Rip Van Winkle Way

2,772 Sq. Ft.
$210 / Sq. Ft.
2,772
Sq. Ft.
$210
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Salt waterfront property with 480' of sandy beach frontage on Buttermilk Bay, with panoramic views on 3 sides! Why cross the bridge? Mediterranean-style stucco home circa 1939 with modern addition built in 1982; blending the old with the new in a unique fashion. Great home for entertaining, launch your boat, swim, fish or dig quahogs; flagstone walkways and patios surrounded by lush gardens, give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Priced well below assessed value!Salt waterfront property with 480' of sandy beach frontage on Buttermilk Bay, with panoramic views on 3 sides! Why cross the bridge? Mediterranean-style stucco home circa 1939 with modern addition built in 1982; blending the old with the new in a unique fashion. Great home for entertaining, launch your boat, swim, fish or dig quahogs; flagstone walkways and patios surrounded by lush gardens, give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Priced well below assessed value!
  1. Listed by Jennifer Spadea Bennett • Conway - Plymouth
  2. Listed by Janice Spadea • Conway - Plymouth

Property Details for 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

Town
Bourne
MLS Area
Buzzards Bay
Area
MA-Bourne-Buzzards Bay, MA-Bourne
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 05:51 AM

Property Details for 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

StatusSold
MLS #71415842
Days on Market77
Taxes$6,169 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1939
CountyBarnstable County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Conway - Plymouth, Jennifer Spadea Bennett; Conway - Plymouth, Janice Spadea

Sold By Century 21 Signature Properties, Joseph Melanson

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Building Information for 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,041 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,351 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,837

Property Taxes

$514

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2772.0
  • Color: White/Natu
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bourndale Elem
  • High School: Bhs, Ucths
  • Middle School: Bourne Middle S
  • Neighborhood: Buttermilk Bay
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Great Room, Sun Room, Finish - Cement Plaster
  • Interior Features: Finish - Cement Plaster, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Laminate, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Skylight, Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered, Storage Shed, Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Outdoor Shower, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Bay, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Direct Access, Private, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Bay
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Laminate
  • Bathroom2 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 192.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 319.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 29.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 437.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 19.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:019.3 P:029.00 D:02,2183474
  • Assessments: $676,400
  • Block: 29
  • Book: 13840
  • Lot: D2
  • Map: 19.3
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: R40
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

$2,199,000—
Feb 7, 2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73369737

$2,199,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

$2,199,000—
May 12, 2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

—
May 10, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73369737

—
May 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

$2,300,000—
May 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73369737

$2,300,000—
Nov 30, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343134935

$1

-56.7% / yr

Nov 30, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71415842

$582,000—
Oct 2, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71415842

—
Oct 2, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71415842

—
Sep 26, 2012

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21202965

$695,000—
Jul 29, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71415842

$660,000—
Jul 3, 2012

Canceled

MLS PIN #71359961

$695,000—
Mar 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71359961

$69,500—
Mar 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21202965

$695,000—
Dec 18, 2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71250918

$749,900—
Dec 17, 2011

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21105571

$749,900—
Jun 20, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71250918

$749,900—
Jun 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21105571

$749,900—
Dec 23, 2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70791031

$998,500—
Dec 23, 2008

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20807001

$998,500—
Jul 12, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70791031

$998,500—
Jul 12, 2008

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20807001

$998,500—
Dec 8, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86603331

$280,000—
Dec 8, 1997

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7027821

$280,000—
Aug 9, 1997

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7027821

—
Mar 18, 1997

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7027821

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

$2,199,000
02/07/2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73369737

$2,199,000
10/16/2025

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

$2,199,000
05/12/2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

—
05/10/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73369737

—
05/06/2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502088

$2,300,000
05/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73369737

$2,300,000
11/30/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343134935

$1

-56.7% / yr

11/30/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71415842

$582,000
10/02/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71415842

—
10/02/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71415842

—
09/26/2012

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21202965

$695,000
07/29/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71415842

$660,000
07/03/2012

Canceled

MLS PIN #71359961

$695,000
03/30/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71359961

$69,500
03/30/2012

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21202965

$695,000
12/18/2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71250918

$749,900
12/17/2011

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21105571

$749,900
06/20/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71250918

$749,900
06/17/2011

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21105571

$749,900
12/23/2008

Expired

MLS PIN #70791031

$998,500
12/23/2008

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20807001

$998,500
07/12/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70791031

$998,500
07/12/2008

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20807001

$998,500
12/08/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86603331

$280,000
12/08/1997

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7027821

$280,000
08/09/1997

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7027821

—
03/18/1997

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7027821

$399,000

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

Public Records for 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

Taxable ValueLand$513,900Additions$710,200Total$1,224,100
Tax Record2025$9,560 ($797 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,772 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,772 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,041 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated2001ZoningR40CountyBARNSTABLEAPNBOUR M:19.3 P:29Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 Rip Van Winkle Way

This home is within Bourne School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Bourne Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

Bourne Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bourne High School
Public9 to 12

Bournedale Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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Listing Courtesy of Conway - Plymouth, Jennifer Spadea Bennett; Conway - Plymouth, Janice Spadea

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