Perfectly positioned in one of Harwich Port's most sought-after neighborhoods, this home offers the quintessential Cape Cod lifestyle. Located just three houses from the beach, this pristine, move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath offers water views and is a short stroll to downtown Harwich Port's renowned restaurants, shops, and outdoor entertainment. Designed for comfortable coastal living, the home features an open-concept floor plan ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy your morning coffee on the charming enclosed front porch before heading to the beach. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms are complemented by a cozy sitting area, creating a private retreat for family and guests. Beautifully landscaped backyard features a generous patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining on warm summer evenings. Detached garage and ample driveway parking provide a rare convenience in this coveted beachside location. With strong rental income potential, this exceptional property is ideal as a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Whether you're spending the day on the beach or enjoying dinner and live music downtown, this home is the perfect Cape Cod escape.
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
5 Zylpha Rd · $2,400,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,400,000
Median sale price in this area is $802,867. (67% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% 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
Patio
Bulkhead access to full basement
Updated/remodeled condition
Bedrooms
Master bedroom with closet (second floor)
Bedroom 2 with closet
Bedroom 3 with closet (second floor)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Private full master bathroom
Kitchen
Granite countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Breakfast bar
Recessed lighting
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry room with view
Washer
Gas dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Laminate
Tile
Wood flooring in dining room
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Outdoor shower
Partial fencing
Patio
Level lot
Convenient to shopping, house of worship and major highway
Public paved road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1915
Approximate/updated/remodeled condition
Parking
Three parking spaces
One-car garage
Open parking available
Construction
Shingle siding
Asphalt pitched roof
Concrete perimeter poured foundation
Utilities
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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This chic, warm, and friendly decor style cottage is located steps to the fine, white sandy beaches on the warm waters of Nantucket Sound. Situated in the heart of the coastal village of Harwich Port where you can enjoy dining in one of the many fine restaurants, golfing, shopping, or listen to music on Wednesday ''music in the Port.'' Classic 1915 cottage was transformed in 2007 with a new clean contemporary coastal features that both entice and excite the senses of the cape cod lifestyle. The first floor is sunny and bright, with a spacious open living space and a front screen porch. The living room has a fireplace with a gas stove insert and boasts ocean views. The dining area and the kitchen are off the living room with granite counters, a breakfast bar, and access to the private patio to enjoy dining al fresco and the outdoor shower: First-floor laundry. The primary bedroom with water views on the second level, 2 guests bedrooms & a sitting room overlooking the water. This home would make an excellent vacation rental property or a private residence year-round, or your summer retreat at the beach
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,807 (+3.1%)
$655,100 + $430,900
$1,086,000
2021
$8,540 (+0.8%)
$595,500 + $397,500
$993,000
2020
$8,470 (+4.3%)
$584,000 + $386,200
$970,200
2019
$8,117 (+8.3%)
$558,200 + $378,000
$936,200
2017
$7,493 (+1.2%)
$483,800 + $351,500
$835,300
2016
$7,406 (+3.1%)
$483,800 + $332,700
$816,500
2015
$7,186
$474,200 + $326,900
$801,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,683
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,683
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2336440
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 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 84° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Harwich Port, MA • 02646
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Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Zylpha Rd
$2,400,964
$964 over list price of $2.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $400K to $2.8M.