188 Rock Harbor Rd

Orleans, MA 02653

$1,745,000
Price
3
Beds
2,110 Sq. Ft.
$827 / Sq. Ft.
2,110
Sq. Ft.
$827
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exquisitely Renovated 1830 Greek Revival estate on 1+ acre... Step into timeless elegance blending historical charm with modern updates. Known as the historic Jabez Sparrow Homestead and set on a level and meticulously maintained 1.04-acre lot in a prime near beach location. Inside, the home features a desirable first-floor primary suite with spacious, brand new, modern full bathroom. Two inviting, fireplaced living rooms, a brick floor dining area offer sunlit spaces ideal for relaxing or entertaining....Exquisitely Renovated 1830 Greek Revival estate on 1+ acre... Step into timeless elegance blending historical charm with modern updates. Known as the historic Jabez Sparrow Homestead and set on a level and meticulously maintained 1.04-acre lot in a prime near beach location. Inside, the home features a desirable first-floor primary suite with spacious, brand new, modern full bathroom. Two inviting, fireplaced living rooms, a brick floor dining area offer sunlit spaces ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Plenty of bedroom space for guests with a brand new upstairs bath. The expansive, updated soapstone kitchen with brand new 8 foot quartz island complement the wide-plank floors and original architectural details, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Recent improvements include new central air conditioning throughout, refinished floors, fully refreshed interior finishes, and reliable recent system upgrades. Step outside to truly exceptional grounds: a large, sunny deck for outdoor dining, rolling lawns, a large fenced garden with a shed, a charming barn, a spacious boat barn and large garage. Enjoy your perfect luxury transition to Cape Cod living.
  1. Listed by Barbara P Garside • eXp Realty, LLC

Property Details for 188 Rock Harbor Road

Village
Orleans
School District
Nauset
Style
Cape, Antique, Greek Revival
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Orleans
LISTING UPDATED: 06/22/2025 02:54 AM

Property Details for 188 Rock Harbor Road

StatusActive
MLS #22502566
Days on Market44
Taxes$6,281 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1830
Lot Size1.04 AC / 45,302 SF
CountyBarnstable County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC, Barbara P Garside
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Building Information for 188 Rock Harbor Road

Stories2Year Built1830Building Size-Lot Size1.04 AC / 45,302 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,666 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,143

Property Taxes

$523

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 188 Rock Harbor Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Main Street to Rock Harbor Road, right at the harbor #188 on right, sign.
  • Title Reference - Book: 36740
  • Convenient To:Bike Path: Yes
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02653
  • Street Number: 188
  • MLSAreaMajor: Orleans
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Garage Description:Door Opener: Yes
  • Garage Description:Storage Above: Yes
  • Parking Description:Carriage Shed: Yes
  • Parking Description:Guest: Yes
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $6,281
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Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax ID: 17-95-1
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:Cleared: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Wooded: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 45302
  • Sqft Total: 2110
  • Field Card SqFt: 2110
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2110.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $1,006,600
  • Land Assessments: $367,800
  • Building Assessments: $620,700
  • Other Assessments: $18,100
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1830
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Fuel Type:Electric: 220 Volts
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Outdoor Shower, Garden
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Central Vac: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Stove Hood: Yes
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Clapboard: Yes
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Full: Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Central Vacuum, Attic Storage, HU Cable TV, Pantry, Breakfast Bar, No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 1: 2
  • Baths Per Level: Baths - Level 2: 1
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Baths Total: 3
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 3
  • RoomsTotal: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • KitchenDining Combo:No: Yes
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • LivingDining Combo:No: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room:Flooring: Other
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Closet: Yes
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: Closet: Yes
Foyer
  • Foyer: Yes
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room: Yes
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Family Room
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 188 Rock Harbor Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73382420

$1,745,000—
May 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502566

$1,745,000—
Dec 20, 2024

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22405630

$1,049,000—
Nov 25, 2024

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22405630

—
Nov 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22405630

$1,049,000—
Apr 30, 2005

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20500273

$715,000—
Jan 10, 2005

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20500273

$715,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73382420

$1,745,000
05/26/2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22502566

$1,745,000
12/20/2024

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22405630

$1,049,000
11/25/2024

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22405630

—
11/20/2024

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22405630

$1,049,000
04/30/2005

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20500273

$715,000
01/10/2005

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #20500273

$715,000

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

Public Records for 188 Rock Harbor Road

Taxable ValueLand$367,800Additions$638,800Total$1,006,600
Tax Record2025$6,281 ($523 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1987ZoningRCountyBARNSTABLEAPNORLE M:017.0 B:0095 L:0001.0

Schools near 188 Rock Harbor 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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188 Rock Harbor Road is a single family home for sale in Orleans, MA 02653. This property was listed for sale on May 26, 2025 by eXp Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $1,745,000. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on December 20, 2024. This listing's school districts are Orleans School District, Nauset School District. Nearby schools include Orleans Elementary School, Nauset Regional Middle School and Nauset Regional High School. 188 Rock Harbor Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,110 sqft single family home built in 1830.

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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC, Barbara P Garside

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