Perched in one of Chatham's most sought-after coastal neighborhoods, 72 Ridgevale Road South is a rare Cape Cod offering with sweeping views of Bucks Creek, Nantucket Sound, and Ridgevale Beach. Rebuilt in 2002 and beautifully maintained, this move-in ready Chatham home captures sparkling water views from nearly every angle and offers the coastal lifestyle buyers come to Cape Cod to find. A private dock, shared through an intimate seven-member association, provides coveted access to Bucks Creek and beyond, ideal for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying life on the water. The neighborhood association also includes a nearby parking area for added convenience, all for just $200 per year. Additional features include gas heat, a Generac whole-house generator, a new roof, irrigation connected to town water, and a classic outdoor shower. Seller is designing a new septic, install will be buyer responsibility. With dock access, exceptional water views, proximity to Ridgevale Beach, and a prime Chatham location, this is a truly special property for year-round living, a second home, or a Cape Cod retreat.
Lower Cape, located between Harwich Port and Chatham, is a coastal and village-centered Harwich neighborhood with salt-marsh inlets and bike-trail access. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 28 corridor near Harwich Port’s Main Street, where galleries, independent shops, and sidewalk cafés set a relaxed, walkable rhythm. Architecture leans toward classic Cape cottages, shingled beach houses, and low-slung ranches tucked behind pitch pines. Red River Beach and Bank Street Beach frame daily life with wide sand and calm water views. The Cape Cod Rail Trail threads nearby for car-free rides toward Nickerson State Park. Community touchstones include the Cape Cod Lavender Farm, the Cape Cod Baseball League’s Harwich Mariners at Whitehouse Field, and the Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre.
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Market insights
72 Ridgevale Rd So · $2,499,000
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,499,000
Median sale price in this area is $880,679. (65% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace
Screens
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms, both on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms: one on the first floor and one on the second floor
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry
Washer and dryer
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas
Exterior features
Ocean waterfront
Ocean views
Public beach ownership
Patio
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Outdoor shower
Level terrain
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Four off-street parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Generator connection
Electricity and solar
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Perched in one of Chatham's most sought-after coastal neighborhoods, 72 Ridgevale Road South is a rare Cape Cod offering with sweeping views of Bucks Creek, Nantucket Sound, and Ridgevale Beach. Rebuilt in 2002 and beautifully maintained, this move-in ready Chatham home captures sparkling water views from nearly every angle and offers the coastal lifestyle buyers come to Cape Cod to find. A private dock, shared through an intimate seven-member association, provides coveted access to Bucks Creek and beyond, ideal for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying life on the water. The neighborhood association also includes a nearby parking area for added convenience, all for just $200 per year. Additional features include gas heat, a Generac whole-house generator, a new roof, irrigation connected to town water, and a classic outdoor shower. Seller is designing a new septic, install will be buyer responsibility. With dock access, exceptional water views, proximity to Ridgevale Beach, and a prime Chatham location, this is a truly special property for year-round living, a second home, or a Cape Cod retreat.
MLS PIN #73574801
Oct 14, 2026
Contingent
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Sep 11, 2026
Listed
$2,499,000
$1,615/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$3,646 (+9.1%)
$558,100 + $339,600
$897,700
2018
$3,341 (−0.7%)
$507,300 + $224,800
$732,100
2017
$3,363 (+5.1%)
$460,300 + $208,200
$668,500
2015
$3,201
$438,600 + $202,800
$641,400
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,547
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,547
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2258520
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 27, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chatham, MA • 02633
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 72 Ridgevale Rd So
$2,409,418
$90K under list price of $2.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $729K to $3.2M.