81 Monument Rd

75,359 / 1.73
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Seize this Rare Opportunity to build your dream house on one of the most sought-after streets in Orleans. This 1.73 acre lot offers the privacy you desire. Great location, walk down a private road to Kent's Point Conservation Land, or down Monument Rd to Crystal Lake. Orleans has Nauset Beach and bay beaches with expansive tidal flats where you can walk out for miles at low tide, and watch the sunset over Cape Cod Bay. With loads of inlets and beach paths along Pleasant Bay, it's perfect for walking,...Seize this Rare Opportunity to build your dream house on one of the most sought-after streets in Orleans. This 1.73 acre lot offers the privacy you desire. Great location, walk down a private road to Kent's Point Conservation Land, or down Monument Rd to Crystal Lake. Orleans has Nauset Beach and bay beaches with expansive tidal flats where you can walk out for miles at low tide, and watch the sunset over Cape Cod Bay. With loads of inlets and beach paths along Pleasant Bay, it's perfect for walking, kayaking and paddle-boarding, fishing, and swimming. Orleans is a vibrant year-round community, offering shopping, dining, and many other essential services that the Town's residents look for.
The 1354 sf existing structure on the property, a charming tumble-down cottage built in the 1930s by renowned local artist Vernon Smith, is subject to the Town of Orleans Historic Commission's restrictions/permitting before removal. This structure could possibly be renovated. It will need a new Title V septic system. BUYER TO DO ALL DUE DILIGENCE including engineering for the septic system.

Listing Agents

  1. John Weld

    John Weld

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    john.weld@compass.com

    P: (508)-280-4414

  2. Gerry Coughlan

    Gerry Coughlan

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 81 Monument Road

Village
Orleans
School District
Nauset
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Orleans
LISTING UPDATED: 10/02/2025 02:10 AM

Property Details for 81 Monument Road

StatusClosed
MLS #22202189
Days on Market22
Taxes$2,991 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size1.73 AC
CountyBarnstable County

Location

Sold By Compass Massachusetts, LLC, Jessica King

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Building Information for 81 Monument Road

Lot Size1.73 AC

Payment Calculator

$3,222 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,973

Property Taxes

$249

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Monument Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main Street or Rte 28 to Monument Rd, corner of Frost Fish
  • Title Reference - Book: 16845-130
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Frost Fish Cove
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Pleasant Bay
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 3: Namequoit River
  • Location Description:N/A: Yes
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 81
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $2,991
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  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: 49-22-0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 201 - Land, open and residential
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 75359
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $415,500
  • Land Assessments: $294,000
  • Building Assessments: $116,600
  • Other Assessments: $4,900
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Subtypes: Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Utilities
  • Sewer:Cesspool: Yes
  • Telephone:At Street: Yes
  • Cable:At Street: Yes
  • Electric:On Site: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Description:River: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 0
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00

Property History for 81 Monument Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2022

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

$610,000
Jul 8, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72978679

$610,000
Jun 1, 2022

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

Jun 1, 2022

Contingent

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

Jun 1, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72978679

May 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

$649,000
May 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72978679

$649,000
Jan 7, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88868426

$210,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2022

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

$610,000
07/08/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72978679

$610,000
06/01/2022

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

06/01/2022

Contingent

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

06/01/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72978679

05/10/2022

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22202189

$649,000
05/10/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72978679

$649,000
01/07/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88868426

$210,000

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

Public Records for 81 Monument Road

Taxable ValueLand$356,200Additions$193,800Total$550,000
Tax Record2025$3,432 ($286 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtStories1Lot Size75,359 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1972ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:049.0 B:0022 L:0000.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 81 Monument 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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