797 Old Post Road

Closed 4/24/19
Closed 4/24/19
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Last Sold Price
$2,950,000
5 beds5,352 sqft$551/sqft
797 Old Post Rd, Cotuit, MA 02635

Description

Situated high on a bluff, this classic colonial home encompasses a private, serene setting that offers commanding views of Cotuit Bay. Sited on 1.35 acres, a shared dock, mooring and private beach are included with this offering. Generous living space includes impressive foyer, great room with fireplace & French doors to a renovated 3 season sun room, a family room with fireplace, built in cabinets, shelves and a walkout to a patio surrounded by gardens, 2 halve baths, laundry room, over-sized kitchen...Situated high on a bluff, this classic colonial home encompasses a private, serene setting that offers commanding views of Cotuit Bay. Sited on 1.35 acres, a shared dock, mooring and private beach are included with this offering. Generous living space includes impressive foyer, great room with fireplace & French doors to a renovated 3 season sun room, a family room with fireplace, built in cabinets, shelves and a walkout to a patio surrounded by gardens, 2 halve baths, laundry room, over-sized kitchen with access to a new composite deck. The 2nd floor features 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The renovated master bedroom suite has a fireplace, private composite deck with stunning waterfront views. Endless summer fun, don't miss this opportunity.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/24/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph M Cosgrove • William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services

Property Details for 797 Old Post Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
21804991
Days on Market
203
Taxes
$22,236 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
1.35 AC / 58,806 SF
County
Barnstable County
Village
Cotuit
School District
Barnstable
Style
Colonial
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Barnstable
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Building Information for 797 Old Post Road

Stories2Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF

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Property Information for 797 Old Post Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Route 28 onto Old Post Road
  • Title Reference - Book: 13057
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:Marina: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02635
  • Street Number: 797
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $22,236
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax ID: 073-008-002
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Water Access:Other - See Remarks: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 58806
  • Sqft Total: 5352
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 5900.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $2,313,900
  • Land Assessments: $1,683,000
  • Building Assessments: $599,500
  • Other Assessments: $31,400
  • Year Renovated: 2005.0
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Asbestos: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1928
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type:Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Town Water
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Underground Sprinkler, Garden
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Description:Harbor: Yes
  • Beach Description:Nantucket Sound: Yes
  • Beach Description:Other - See Remarks: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Private: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Electric
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Bay, Harbor, Private, Salt, Beach Front, Other - See Remarks
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Wetbar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Separate Living Qtrs:Attached: Yes
  • Separate Living Qtrs:Second Floor: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 4
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Baths Total: 6
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 11
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.20
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Electric Dryer Hookup, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom:Fireplace: Wood Burning
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 797 Old Post Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2019

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21804991

$2,950,000—
Apr 24, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72357817

$2,950,000—
Mar 29, 2019

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21804991

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2019

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21804991

$2,950,000
04/24/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72357817

$2,950,000
03/29/2019

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21804991

—

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

Public Records for 797 Old Post Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,176,000Additions$1,850,900Total$4,026,900
Tax Record2025$33,625 ($2,802 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,352 SqFtStories2Lot Size58,806 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNCOTU M:073 L:008002

Schools near 797 Old Post Road

This home is within Barnstable School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Villages Elementary School
Public - K to 3
Barnstable United Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Barnstable Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 7
Barnstable High School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
801 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
–
2
3
2,328
65,340
781 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
–
–
–
–
109,336
821 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
$5,600,000
5
3,955
89,734
765 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
$800,000
3
4
2,887
87,991
851 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
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4
4
2,590
123,275

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