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
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.