Historic Bournedale! The Josiah Ellis House was constructed circa 1850 and is ready for a new owner to bring it into the 21st century. Beautifully set on a 0.60 acre parcel including an additional historic barn/garage. This property needs everything including: septic, plumbing, heating, electricity, and roof. Priced WELL below its assessed value of $326,000. This home offers tremendous opportunity for a flip or renovation for someone looking to enjoy this property year round or seasonally. Great location just 0.2 mile to Great Herring Pond for boating/kayaking and easy access to the Cape Cod Canal for biking or walking, Scusset Beach for a beautiful beach day, and commuter highways. Will not qualify for traditional financing. Cash or major rehab loans only please. All information deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyer's agent to do their own due diligence.
Single-familyProperty Type
1750Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Katie Martin• Cape Coastal Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Adam Yorks• Century 21 Tassinari & Assoc.
Historic Bournedale! The Josiah Ellis House was constructed circa 1850 and is ready for a new owner to bring it into the 21st century. Beautifully set on a 0.60 acre parcel including an additional historic barn/garage. This property needs everything including: septic, plumbing, heating, electricity, and roof. Priced WELL below its assessed value of $326,000. This home offers tremendous opportunity for a flip or renovation for someone looking to enjoy this property year round or seasonally. Great location just 0.2 mile to Great Herring Pond for boating/kayaking and easy access to the Cape Cod Canal for biking or walking, Scusset Beach for a beautiful beach day, and commuter highways. Will not qualify for traditional financing. Cash or major rehab loans only please. All information deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyer's agent to do their own due diligence.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,854 (+3.1%)
$137,200 + $300,300
$437,500
2022
$3,737 (+62.5%)
$121,400 + $249,000
$370,400
2021
$2,300 (−34.3%)
$110,500 + $103,100
$213,600
2020
$3,503 (+5.8%)
$109,500 + $216,700
$326,200
2019
$3,310 (+4.5%)
$109,500 + $205,400
$314,900
2018
$3,167 (+3.3%)
$104,300 + $196,200
$300,500
2017
$3,065 (+19.1%)
$103,300 + $194,300
$297,600
2016
$2,573 (+0.9%)
$103,300 + $149,900
$253,200
2015
$2,550
$103,300 + $149,900
$253,200
Tax history for 166 Herring Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,854 (+3.1%)
$137,200 + $300,300
$437,500
2022
$3,737 (+62.5%)
$121,400 + $249,000
$370,400
2021
$2,300 (−34.3%)
$110,500 + $103,100
$213,600
2020
$3,503 (+5.8%)
$109,500 + $216,700
$326,200
2019
$3,310 (+4.5%)
$109,500 + $205,400
$314,900
2018
$3,167 (+3.3%)
$104,300 + $196,200
$300,500
2017
$3,065 (+19.1%)
$103,300 + $194,300
$297,600
2016
$2,573 (+0.9%)
$103,300 + $149,900
$253,200
2015
$2,550
$103,300 + $149,900
$253,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
25,700
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1750
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2180979
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 12, 2026.
R80
Residential District
To ensure continuance of a residential environment, with any development carefully related to environmental capacities and existing character
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Sep 21, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Sep 4, 2020 • Final
Gas fitter
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved