Welcome to Water's Edge, a sought-after Cotuit neighborhood where timeless charm meets comfortable, modern living. This distinctive ranch offers sun-filled interiors, high ceilings, and an inviting open floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace and flows naturally into the dining area and well-appointed kitchen. A separate library with built-in bookshelves provides a versatile space for reading, working, or relaxing. Privately situated in its own wing, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat apart from the additional bedrooms. The recently finished walkout lower level adds valuable living space and includes a full bathroom, offering flexibility for guests, recreation, or a private retreat. Outdoors, enjoy the new porch and overlooking the tranquil backyard, which abuts association-owned land for an added sense of privacy. Located across from Lovells Pond and just moments from beautiful beaches, golf, dining, and the many attractions of Cotuit, this exceptional property offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Cape Cod living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$447Price/Sq.Ft.
$33/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tori Harrison Farr• Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
West Villages Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Barnstable High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
3/10
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About Marstons
Mills
Marstons Mills, located between Osterville and Cotuit, is a residential and village-style Barnstable neighborhood with kettle-pond landscapes and pine-oak woodlands. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 149 and Main Street area, where a small cluster of local shops and everyday services meets steady Cape traffic. Housing leans toward classic Cape and ranch forms on leafy lots, with winding roads that track old village lines. Burgess House Bakery anchors mornings with a local rhythm, while the Marstons Mills Public Library adds a civic, small-town note. Outdoor time centers on nearby ponds and conservation paths, with a quieter, inland Cape feel.
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Market insights
71 Forest Hills Rd · $1,100,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,100,000
Median sale price in this area is $880,679. (20% 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
Finished basement
One fireplace
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Natural gas
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, and carpet
Exterior features
Deck
Sloped lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Driveway parking for 2
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1999
Clapboard and shingle siding
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas heating
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $400
Fee includes common area
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED! Stunning property in sought after Water's Edge! This sophisticated ranch is nestled in an established neighborhood, and offers a unique combination of modern features & traditional charm. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an abundance of natural light, high ceilings, and an open floor plan that is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. There is a spacious living room with fireplace which flows nicely to the dining area and well appointed kitchen. There is also a versatile room currently set up as a library with built-in bookshelves. The main bedroom suite is located in its own private wing, separate from the other bedrooms. The walkout lower level and unfinished attic allow for excellent expansion, and there is an extra-tall two car garage for vehicles and additional storage. Enjoy time outside on the deck or the patio overlooking the serene yard which backs up to association-owned land, further extending the sense of space and privacy. This is a lovely property, in a gem of a neighborhood, located across the street from Lovells Pond, and nearby to beaches, dining, golf, and all the attractions Cotuit has to offer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,549 (−1.5%)
$171,200 + $611,200
$782,400
2022
$6,650 (+9.8%)
$121,700 + $521,400
$643,100
2021
$6,059 (+0.2%)
$121,700 + $427,100
$548,800
2020
$6,048 (+7.8%)
$121,700 + $394,800
$516,500
2019
$5,611 (+11.0%)
$121,700 + $350,600
$472,300
2018
$5,054 (+4.1%)
$133,500 + $291,900
$425,400
2017
$4,856 (+9.0%)
$133,500 + $278,000
$411,500
2015
$4,456
$129,700 + $257,100
$386,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,162
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,162
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2212771
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
53
37
42
27
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Cotuit. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 71 Forest Hills Rd
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Rental earnings
Est. $3,294 per month, based on comparable rentals