8 Highwood Road

Closed 9/16/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$722,000

4 beds5 baths2,794 sqft

8 Highwood Rd, Orleans, MA 02653

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.6 acresLot Size

1994Year Built

$258/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

More than meets the eye in this Custom Built Cape surrounded by mature landscaping. Well over 3,500 sq. ft. of air conditioned, living space is spread out over 3 floors encompassing 4 en suite bedrooms. Many First floor conveniences include a master suite, powder room, den, laundry room, and direct access to the attached two car garage. New skylights brighten the kitchen and dining area. The formal living room and sitting room both have wood burning fireplaces. The second floor boasts two en suites...More than meets the eye in this Custom Built Cape surrounded by mature landscaping. Well over 3,500 sq. ft. of air conditioned, living space is spread out over 3 floors encompassing 4 en suite bedrooms. Many First floor conveniences include a master suite, powder room, den, laundry room, and direct access to the attached two car garage. New skylights brighten the kitchen and dining area. The formal living room and sitting room both have wood burning fireplaces. The second floor boasts two en suites as well as a sitting room with the third fireplace. Off the sitting room is a roof deck with seasonal peaks of Little Pleasant Bay and Nauset beyond. The walkout lower level is finished with another sitting room and en suite bedroom. Plus a whole house generator.

Listed by: Joseph W Hartung • oldCape Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 09/16/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 21605807

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

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Property Information for 8 Highwood Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,961 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
County: Barnstable County
Village: Orleans
School District: Nauset
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: Not Applicable
Town: Orleans

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1994
Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions to Property: Rte 28 to Namequoit Rd. Right on Heritage Dr. Left on Highwood.
SqFt Source: Appraiser

Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
Convenient To:Major Highway: Yes
Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
Region: Lower Cape
County: Barnstable
City Postal ID: 02653
Street Number: 8
MLSAreaMajor: Orleans

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Description:Attached: Yes

Garage Description:Direct Entry: Yes
Garage Description:Door Opener: Yes
Garage Description:Storage Above: Yes
Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.00

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2016
Association: No

Annual Assoc Fee: $0
AssociationYN: No

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour YN: No

Property

Lot Information

Zoning: Residential
Tax ID: 75-063-0

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Water Access:Salt: Yes
Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
Lot Size Square Feet: 26136
Sqft Total: 2794
Lot Size Units: Acres

Property and Assessments

Total Assessment: $613,200
Land Assessments: $209,000

Building Assessments: $404,200
General Property Info:Basement Area SqFt: 1722.0
General Property Info:Fin Basement Area SqFt: 1119.0
Lead Base Paint: Unknown
Year Round: Yes
Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
Year Built Numeric: 1994
Construction Materials: Shingle
Property Type: Residential

Utilities

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
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: .5 - 1

Private Dock: No
Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
BeachLakePond:Paw Wah Pond: Yes
Foundation: Poured, Concrete Perimeter
Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
Private Pool YN: No

Interior Features

Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
Basement Description:Finished: Yes

Basement Description:Full: Yes
Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
Basement Description:Walk Out: Yes
Floors: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Heating: Oil
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Yes
Separate Living Qtrs:Basement: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Baths Per Level: Basement Baths: 1
Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 2
Sep Living Qtrs Info: Baths - Full: 1
Sep Living Qtrs Info: Baths - Total: 1
Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 1
Total Rooms: 9
Baths Total: 5
Total Floor Plans Count: 0
Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry, Dining Room, KitchenDining Combo, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sitting Room
RoomsTotal: 9
Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
Cooling: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Heating: Yes
Stories: 1
General Property Info:Stories: 1

Rental

Rental Information

Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 8 Highwood Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 16, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #579514803	$722,000	+297.3% / yr
Sep 16, 2016	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21605807	$722,000	—
Aug 18, 2016	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21605807		—
Jul 1, 2016	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21605807	$739,000	—
Dec 7, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326316798	$1	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/16/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #579514803	$722,000 +297.3% / yr
09/16/2016	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21605807	$722,000
08/18/2016	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21605807	—
07/01/2016	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21605807	$739,000
12/07/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326316798	$1

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

Public Records for 8 Highwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$271,400Additions$856,700Total$1,128,100

Tax Record2025$7,039 ($587 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,652 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,652 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,354 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated2002ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:075.0 B:0063 L:0000.0

Schools near 8 Highwood Road

This home is within Orleans School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Orleans Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.9 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	7.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Orleans Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.9 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
6/10	Nauset Regional High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	7.2 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Highwood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$722,000	4	5	2,794	26,136
7 Highwood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$740,500	4	4	2,731	20,473
5 Windsor Lane, Orleans, MA 02653	$660,000	4	3	2,566	20,909
19 Ridgewood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,245,000	4	4	1,958	22,216
4 Windsor Lane, Orleans, MA 02653	$347,000	3	2	1,418	24,393
5 Highwood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1	4	2	1,649	30,056
23 Ridgewood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$400,000	4	3	1,965	23,522
15 Ridgewood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$440,000	4	2	1,818	–
9 Ridgewood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$1,565,000	4	5	3,311	20,473
13 Ridgewood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$440,000	4	2	1,858	22,215
27 Heritage Drive, Orleans, MA 02653	$500,000	4	2	1,686	22,216
33 Heritage Drive, Orleans, MA 02653	$1	3	3	2,225	20,473
33 Ridgewood Road, Orleans, MA 02653	$465,000	4	3	2,255	25,265
15 Heritage Drive, Orleans, MA 02653	$955,000	4	3	1,976	23,522

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