821 Old Post Road

Closed 4/27/21
Closed 4/27/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$5,600,000
5 beds6 baths3,955 sqft
821 Old Post Rd, Cotuit, MA 02635
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.06 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$1,416/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Set against the backdrop of spectacular water views, this five-bedroom waterfront residence showcases a glorious fireplaced living room with walls of windows that frame glimmering Bay views, inviting dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances. Custom-built in 2005, this home is perfectly sited on 2+ acres with sprawling lawns that could accommodate a waterside swimming pool (owner has obtained a permit with the town). Boasting water views from nearly every...Set against the backdrop of spectacular water views, this five-bedroom waterfront residence showcases a glorious fireplaced living room with walls of windows that frame glimmering Bay views, inviting dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances. Custom-built in 2005, this home is perfectly sited on 2+ acres with sprawling lawns that could accommodate a waterside swimming pool (owner has obtained a permit with the town). Boasting water views from nearly every vantage point, the manicured grounds lead to the property's 200+ feet of sandy beach and charming boat house along the shores of Cotuit Bay. Beautiful in every season, this home exudes a sophisticated charm and is destined to become a Cape Cod retreat for the generations.
  • Listed by: Paul E Grover • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties 508.364.3500
Listing closed: 04/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22101067

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,675,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

91.1%

Cotuit, MA

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Property Information for 821 Old Post Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $27,815 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • County: Barnstable County
  • Village: Cotuit
  • School District: Barnstable
  • Style: Cape
  • Waterfront Type: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterview Type: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: AE
  • Town: Barnstable
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 2.06 AC / 89,734 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Route 28 Cotuit to Old Post Road or Putnam Avenue to Old Post Road.
  • Title Reference - Book: 19698
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02635
  • Street Number: 821
  • Water Body Name: Cotuit Bay
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Cotuit Bay
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Garage Description:Direct Entry: Yes
  • Garage Description:Door Opener: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $27,815
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: RF
  • Tax ID: 073-007
  • Lot Size Source: Site Plan
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 89734
  • Sqft Total: 3955
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3955.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $2,458,700
  • Land Assessments: $1,567,900
  • Building Assessments: $699,800
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 2006
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: No
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Description:Nantucket Sound: Yes
  • Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Private: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Shingle
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Security Features: Security System
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Finished: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Baths Total: 6
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 10
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 5.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2

Property History for 821 Old Post Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101067

$5,600,000—
Apr 27, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72796416

$5,600,000—
Mar 30, 2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101067

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2021

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101067

$5,600,000
04/27/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72796416

$5,600,000
03/30/2021

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101067

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

Public Records for 821 Old Post Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,621,400Additions$2,274,000Total$5,895,400
Tax Record2025$49,227 ($4,102 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,955 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,955 SqFtStories2Lot Size89,734 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNCOTU M:073 L:007

Schools near 821 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)
This home: 821 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
$5,600,000
5
6
3,955
89,734
801 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
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2
3
2,328
65,340
797 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
$2,950,000
5
5,352
58,806
851 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
–
4
4
2,590
123,275
781 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
–
–
–
–
109,336
800 Old Post Road, Cotuit, MA 02635
$500,000
1
1
1,440
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