Rare opportunity to enjoy this highly sought after location with views of Nantucket Sound over the south facing tidal marshes. Just a short stroll to popular Red River Beach! Renovate the existing charming 3-bedroom house or re-imagine your own custom dream home in one of the most coveted "beachy" locations in Harwich. Current house features 3 bedrooms, cathedral family room, spacious kitchen and sunroom with views of the water. Private outdoor deck with plenty of space for entertaining. Separate detached studio that could serve as a home office or artist's studio. So close to the water you can relax, breathe in the salt air and relish a one-of-a-kind coastal lifestyle. Close to all the great shopping and wonderful restaurants in Harwich.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$724Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jane Englert• Christie's International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage
Listed by • Christie's International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage
South Harwich, located between Harwich Port and Chatham, is a coastal and village-like Harwich neighborhood with salt-marsh edges and Cape Cod–style cottages. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 28 corridor near the Pleasant Lake Avenue area, where low-slung shops, seafood counters, and seasonal roadside stands set a casual, sun-faded rhythm. Architecture leans toward shingled capes, classic colonials, and tucked-away beach houses behind scrub pine. Red River Beach frames the shoreline with wide sand and a long, walkable surf line. Pleasant Lake adds a quieter counterpoint with freshwater views and small-boat launches. Days often revolve around beach parking lots, bike rides, and the steady pull of the ocean air.
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Market insights
2 Brettwood Rd · $1,425,000
DAYS ON MARKET
71 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,425,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (43% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 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
Laundry chute
High-speed internet
Insulated windows
Cathedral and beamed ceilings
Overhead lighting
Lighting - pendant in kitchen
Bedrooms
Main-level primary bedroom with skylight, closet, wall-to-wall carpet, cable and high-speed internet hook-ups
Main-level second bedroom with closet, wall-to-wall carpet, cable and high-speed internet hook-ups
Third bedroom with beamed and vaulted ceilings and wood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bathroom present
Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Pendant lighting
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (hookups present)
Electric dryer hookup
Washer hookup
Electric water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Oil baseboard heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood deck
Deck (wood)
Rain gutters
Corner lot
Cleared, level yard
Flood plain
Public beach access within 0.1–0.3 miles
Scenic/ocean views
Paved public road frontage (publicly maintained)
Home design
Single-family residence
Grey exterior color
Has waterview (ocean, public, walk-to)
Parking
Open paved parking for 4 vehicles
Off-street paved driveway
Construction
Frame and block construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
200+ amp electric service
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby: shopping, golf, medical facility, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, marina, public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Exceptional opportunity to enjoy this highly sought-after location with water views of Nantucket Sound. This peaceful setting is just a short stroll to popular Red River Beach! Renovate the existing charming 3 bedroom house or re-imagine your own custom dream home in one of the most coveted ''beachy'' locations in Harwich! Current home features 3 bedrooms, cathedral living room, sunroom with water views and a large loft/bedroom on the 2nd floor. Private outdoor deck with plenty of space for entertaining. Separate detached studio that could serve as a home office or artist's studio. So close to the water you can relax, breath in the salt air and relish a one-of-a-kind coastal lifestyle. Close to everything Harwich offers!
CCIMLS #21715246
Mar 16, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 5, 2018
Relisted
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Mar 3, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 1, 2018
Price Changed
$819,000
$416/sq ft
Mar 1, 2018
Relisted
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Dec 8, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 28, 2017
Price Changed
$799,000
$406/sq ft
Sep 22, 2017
Relisted
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Sep 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 2, 2017
Listed
$849,000
$431/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,627 (+3.5%)
$749,000 + $314,800
$1,063,800
2021
$8,333 (+0.7%)
$680,900 + $288,100
$969,000
2020
$8,279 (+5.3%)
$668,500 + $279,800
$948,300
2019
$7,861 (+12.2%)
$642,500 + $264,200
$906,700
2017
$7,006 (+0.3%)
$532,300 + $248,700
$781,000
2016
$6,987 (+3.4%)
$532,300 + $238,000
$770,300
2015
$6,754
$521,700 + $231,200
$752,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,768
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2332822
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 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
Harwich, MA • 02645
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2 Brettwood Rd
$1,329,108
$96K under list price of $1.43M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $899K to $1.7M.