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Last Sold Price
11 beds13 baths6,346 sqft$645/sqft
654 S Orleans Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.3 acresLot Size
1798Year Built
$645/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

On a picturesque knoll with lush English gardens and stunning views of Pleasant Bay, this rare estate features two dwellings with 11 total bedrooms, a private dock, and beach. The main residence exudes classic Cape Cod charm with thoughtful scale and proportions for any occasion. Light-filled living and dining spaces, a gourmet kitchen, and six en suite bedrooms provide ample living space across 4,271 square feet, while multiple balconies and terraces deliver a seamless connection to the outdoors....On a picturesque knoll with lush English gardens and stunning views of Pleasant Bay, this rare estate features two dwellings with 11 total bedrooms, a private dock, and beach. The main residence exudes classic Cape Cod charm with thoughtful scale and proportions for any occasion. Light-filled living and dining spaces, a gourmet kitchen, and six en suite bedrooms provide ample living space across 4,271 square feet, while multiple balconies and terraces deliver a seamless connection to the outdoors. The spacious backyard is a verdant oasis of soft textures, colors, and total privacy. The second dwelling offers an additional 2,075 square feet of living space with five en suite bedrooms to provide an ideal gathering place for extended family and friends. Across the street, a private dock and beach offer endless activities on Pleasant Bay all summer long, from swimming and paddle boarding to fishing and boating. This one-of-a-kind seaside compound is located minutes from everything Chatham and Orleans have to offer, yet feels a world apart.
  • Listed by: Paul E Grover • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties 508.364.3500
  • Listed by: Team Guthrie - Mabile • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listing closed: 01/19/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22203343

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,100,000

Avg days on market

153

Sale-to-list ratio

90.6%

Orleans, MA

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Square Feet
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$3,265,000 | 2 Thayer Lane, Orleans, MA 02653
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Square Feet
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Sold 10/18/24

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Sold 03/26/26

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$2,500,000 | 193 Quanset Road, Orleans, MA 02653
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$1,242,500 | 14 Bambi Way, Orleans, MA 02653
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Sold 07/15/26

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Paul E Grover; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Team Guthrie - Mabile

Sold By John C Ricotta & Assoc., Julia Maker

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Principal and Interest

$20,794

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 654 South Orleans Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,051 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • Village: Orleans
  • School District: Nauset
  • Style: Cape
  • Waterfront Type: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterview Type: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: X
  • Town: Orleans
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1798
  • Lot Size: 2.30 AC / 100,188 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Pleasant Bay Road to South Orleans Road (Route 28).
  • Title Reference - Book: 13564
  • SqFt Source: Plans
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 654
  • Water Body Name: Pleasant Bay
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Pleasant Bay
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $17,051
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: 96-14-0
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 100188
  • Sqft Total: 6346
  • Field Card SqFt: 6346
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 6346.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $2,368,900
  • Land Assessments: $1,280,200
  • Building Assessments: $1,014,100
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1798
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Oil: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler System, Private Yard, Outdoor Shower
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Stove Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:Wall/Oven Cook Top: Yes
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Ch. 91 License
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • General Property Info:Mi. to Beach Comments: Beach parcel with dock across the street
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Linen Closet, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 19
  • Baths Total: 13
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • RoomsTotal: 19
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 11.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 10.30
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Appliances: Oil Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 654 South Orleans Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73004848

$4,091,000
Jan 19, 2023

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22203343

$4,091,000
Dec 5, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73004848

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73004848

$4,091,000
01/19/2023

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22203343

$4,091,000
12/05/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73004848

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

Public Records for 654 South Orleans Road

Taxable ValueLand$739,600Additions$2,051,400Total$2,791,000
Tax Record2025$17,416 ($1,451 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,892 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,892 SqFtStories2Lot Size100,188 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built2006ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:096.0 B:0014 L:0000.0

Schools near 654 South Orleans 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: 654 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA 02653
$4,091,000
11
13
6,346
100,188
$710,000
3
1,645
37,026
8,712
8,712
2
1,842
22,216
31,799

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Paul E Grover; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Team Guthrie - Mabile

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