In the heart of Cotuit, this historic home offers character, privacy, and smart updates on a beautifully landscaped lot, close to the village center and 0.6 miles to Ropes Beach. Recognized by the local Historical Commission and featured in Cape Cod Magazine, it keeps its hardwood floors and classic staircase while benefiting from a full renovation,. Detached living quarters added in 2018. A shell driveway leads to a private backyard with hydrangeas, irrigation, an outdoor shower, and a stone patio with outdoor fireplace, ideal for summer and fall nights. The main house features a living room with gas fireplace, bay window dining room, and a kitchen with granite island, gas cooktop, wall oven, pantry, and custom cabinetry, plus a first-floor bedroom, full bath, laundry, family room, and screened sun porch. Upstairs are the primary suite with walk-in closet, bath, and private terrace, another bedroom, a full bath, and a loft for office or media. Passing Title V for 4 bedrooms in hand.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$866Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Inspire Team• Keller Williams Realty
Listed by Serena LoPiccolo Smith• Keller Williams Realty
Baxter Neck, located between Hyannis Harbor and Lewis Bay, is a coastal and residential Barnstable neighborhood with salt-marsh edges and harbor-facing lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ocean Street docks by the Hyannis Marina, where working boats, charter signs, and waterfront patios set a brisk, nautical rhythm. Shingled Cape houses and low-slung cottages line curving streets, with glimpses of moored sailboats through beach grass. The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center adds a cultural counterpoint to the shoreline scenery. Baxter’s Boathouse and the Hyannis Yacht Club keep the maritime identity front and center. Sidewalks give way to sandy paths near the water, and the pace follows the tides.
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Market insights
552 Main St · $1,900,000
DAYS ON MARKET
159 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,900,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (57% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
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
Sun room
Accessory apartment
Recessed lighting
Cathedral ceilings
Bathroom - Full (additional full baths listed separately)
Total of 8 rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor with full bath access, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and balcony/deck
Second bedroom on the second floor with ceiling fan, closet and hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on the first floor with ceiling fan, closet and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Stone/granite or solid countertops
Pantry
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar / nook
Recessed lighting
Oven
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on the first floor with custom built cabinets/closet
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout primary living areas
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Forced air
Natural gas heating
Ductless heating
Central air conditioning
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Porch (including screened porch)
Deck
Patio
Balcony
Porch - screened
Outdoor shower
Storage
Sprinkler system
Guest house on the property
Level lot
Paved road access
0 to 1/10 mile to the beach; public beach access nearby
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished living area reported
Guest house separate structure
Parking
Six off-street parking spaces
Stone/gravel parking surface
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Year built reported from public records
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
In the heart of Cotuit, this historic home offers character, privacy, and thoughtful updates across a beautifully landscaped setting, close to the village center and just 0.6 miles from scenic Ropes Beach. Recognized by the local HistoricalCommission and featured in Cape Cod Magazine, the property pairs original details, including hardwood floors and staircase, with the ease of a full renovation that respects its character and later guest house addition. A shell driveway leads to a private backyard framed by hydrangeas, mature plantings, irrigation, an outdoor shower, and a stone patio with outdoor fireplace, perfect for summer or fall evenings with friends. Inside, the main house offers a living room with a gas fireplace, bay window dining room, kitchen with granite island, gas cooktop, wall oven, pantry, and custom cabinetry, plus a first-floor bedroom, full bath, laundry, family room, and screened sun porch overlooking the yard. Upstairs are the primary suite with walk-in closet, bath, and private terrace, plus an additional bedroom, a full bath, and a loft area that can be used as an office or an entertainment space. Detached guest quarters, known as The Roost, offer living space, kitchenette, bath, loft bedroom, storage, and full basement. Ideal as a year-round home, summer retreat, or income property. Passing Title V for 4 bedrooms in hand.
CCIMLS #22401825
Dec 10, 2024
Listing Removed
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Nov 27, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jul 18, 2024
Price Changed
$2,150,000
$980/sq ft
Jul 2, 2024
Price Changed
$2,199,000
$1,002/sq ft
Apr 30, 2024
Listed
$2,250,000
$1,026/sq ft
CCIMLS #21106051
Sep 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2011
Listed
$849,000
$387/sq ft
CCIMLS #9902369
Sep 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 1999
Listed
$310,000
$141/sq ft
MLS PIN #71750061
Sep 30, 2015
Sold
$725,000
$330/sq ft
Sep 2, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2015
Price Changed
$750,000
$342/sq ft
Apr 22, 2015
Listed
$775,000
$353/sq ft
CCIMLS #21308334
Sep 30, 2015
Sold
$725,000
$330/sq ft
Sep 4, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 29, 2015
Price Changed
$750,000
$342/sq ft
Apr 22, 2015
Listed
$775,000
$353/sq ft
CCIMLS #21005467
Sep 8, 2010
Sold
$515,000
$235/sq ft
May 30, 2010
Listed
$549,000
$250/sq ft
CCIMLS #9906592
Oct 11, 1999
Sold
$295,000
$134/sq ft
Aug 23, 1999
Listed
$299,900
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,115 (+0.7%)
$318,800 + $1,009,100
$1,327,900
2022
$11,034 (+6.2%)
$220,400 + $846,700
$1,067,100
2021
$10,390 (−4.0%)
$241,400 + $699,600
$941,000
2020
$10,825 (+8.1%)
$241,400 + $683,000
$924,400
2019
$10,016 (+30.5%)
$251,900 + $591,200
$843,100
2018
$7,676 (+0.8%)
$254,100 + $392,000
$646,100
2017
$7,616 (+39.2%)
$254,100 + $391,300
$645,400
2016
$5,473 (−4.1%)
$256,500 + $219,000
$475,500
2015
$5,705
$250,700 + $244,500
$495,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,194
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,194
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2213249
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cotuit, MA • 02635
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Cotuit. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 552 Main St
$1,779,433
$121K under list price of $1.90M
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