Sept-May/June furnished rental opportunity in one of Cohasset's most sought-after locations! This classic Nantucket shingle-style home on Beach Island offers breathtaking panoramic ocean views & captures the ever-changing coastal landscape from nearly every angle. Tucked away on Sheldon Road, a quiet side street off Atlantic Avenue, the property provides a rare sense of privacy & tranquility within a coveted neighborhood setting. The home features an open, inviting floor plan ideal for comfortable living & entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with a cozy built-in banquet flows seamlessly into the dining & family rooms. The home includes a stunning primary suite with a high-end bath and private balcony overlooking the ocean, plus three additional bedrooms & three full baths. A spacious second floor game room is great extra recreation space. Private stairway to Sandy Beach along with rights to neighborhood Secret Beach.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 929
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,190
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,349
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,700
Municipality Name: COHASSET
Acres: 0.59
Zoning Code: RC
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,190
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Norfolk County
APN: 62503
HOA Dues: $0/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 13, 2026
Sale and tax history for 15 Sheldon Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSPIN #73496382
Jul 3, 2026
Rental Removed
$12,000
$3/sq ft
Apr 7, 2026
Listed for Rent
$12,000
$3/sq ft
MLSPIN #73126518
Aug 7, 2023
Rental Removed
—
Public Records
Nov 14, 2014
Sold
$2,200,000
$525/sq ft
MLS PIN #71104029
May 31, 2012
Sold
$1,569,000
$374/sq ft
Apr 5, 2012
Contingent
—
Nov 9, 2011
Price Changed
$1,685,000
$402/sq ft
Nov 9, 2011
Price Changed
$1,635,000
$390/sq ft
Sep 16, 2011
Price Changed
$1,685,000
$402/sq ft
Jul 5, 2011
Price Changed
$1,980,000
$473/sq ft
Jun 8, 2011
Price Changed
$2,150,000
$513/sq ft
Feb 24, 2011
Price Changed
$2,395,000
$572/sq ft
Sep 28, 2010
Price Changed
$2,595,000
$619/sq ft
Jul 1, 2010
Listed
$2,695,000
$643/sq ft
+25
Amazing Price Drop! $300,000 below assessed value! Gorgeous year round beach house built circa 1874 rebuilt 1999.Easily the best value on Cohasset’s coast today.4800+ sq ft, 5 bedrooms,4.5 baths with panoramic Atlantic and Little Harbor views from every room. Situated on a quiet private road with deeded rights to Sandy Beach thru a hidden stairway as well as direct ocean access in the back yard for swimming or easy access boating. Experience the feeling of being on vacation everyday!
MLS PIN #30148905
Jun 30, 1997
Sold
$715,000
$171/sq ft
Mar 3, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 22, 1997
Listed
$725,000
$173/sq ft
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A FABULOUS RENOVATED VICTORIAN ON THE OCEAN BUT NOT DIRECT WATERFRONT. THIS IS A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOUSE ON A QUIET FAMILY LANE ABOVE SANDY BEACH WITH DEEDED PRIVATE BEACH RIGHTS IN FRONT OF THE PROPERTY!
MLS PIN #30045278
Aug 1, 1995
Sold
$565,000
$135/sq ft
Jul 24, 1995
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 1995
Listed
$575,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,442 (−4.1%)
$2,103,300 + $646,000
$2,749,300
2022
$33,817 (−2.2%)
$2,103,300 + $589,100
$2,692,400
2021
$34,589 (+22.8%)
$2,103,300 + $549,200
$2,652,500
2020
$28,158 (+0.5%)
$1,625,100 + $545,900
$2,171,000
2019
$28,006 (+0.9%)
$1,625,100 + $545,900
$2,171,000
2018
$27,767 (+2.0%)
$1,625,100 + $545,900
$2,171,000
2017
$27,213 (+1.4%)
$1,547,300 + $536,400
$2,083,700
2016
$26,838 (+29.0%)
$1,547,300 + $536,400
$2,083,700
2015
$20,800 (+1.4%)
$1,083,100 + $553,400
$1,636,500
2014
$20,522 (−15.3%)
$1,083,100 + $553,400
$1,636,500
2013
$24,224 (+1.8%)
$1,406,700 + $578,900
$1,985,600
2012
$23,787 (+3.4%)
$1,406,700 + $578,900
$1,985,600
2011
$23,013 (+3.3%)
$1,406,700 + $578,900
$1,985,600
2010
$22,278 (+4.1%)
$1,406,700 + $578,900
$1,985,600
2009
$21,405
$1,406,700 + $578,900
$1,985,600
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
-/10
Osgood School
Public, PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Cohasset Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Cohasset High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Public facts and zoning for 15 Sheldon Rd
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Sq. Ft.
4,190
Stories
3
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
No
Accessible
No
Lot Size
25,700
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1890
Year Renovated
1990
County
Norfolk County
APN
62503
HOA Dues
$0 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 13, 2026.
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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