Build your Cape Cod dream home on this scenic and buildable parcel overlooking the sparkling waters of Pilgrim Lake, a picturesque 39-acre freshwater kettle pond. Offering a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and potential, this exceptional homesite captures tranquil water views and the quintessential charm of Cape Cod living. Whether you envision a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, the setting provides a peaceful backdrop surrounded by native landscapes, abundant wildlife, and easy access to nearby beaches, conservation trails, and village amenities. An uncommon opportunity to create a custom home in one of Cape Cod's most serene and sought-after environments.
Orleans Center, located between Town Cove and Nauset Beach, is a coastal and civic Orleans neighborhood with a walkable Main Street and a salt-air, Cape Cod pace. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street–Route 28 junction, where galleries, cafés, and small shops cluster around steady foot traffic. Community pillars include the Orleans Farmers Market, the Orleans Historical Society, and the Snow Library. Architecture leans toward classic Cape cottages and shingled storefronts, with pocket greens and town buildings setting a public-square feel. Nearby coves, marsh edges, and bike routes shape daily rhythms more than big-box corridors.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Single family residence
Exterior features
Fronts on Pilgrim Lake (fresh water) with public water access
Public and easement road frontage
Zoned residential
Home design
Single family property
Construction
Lot size per assessor
Sale and tax history for 149 Monument Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CCIMLS #22602962
Jun 17, 2026
Listed
$595,000
CCIMLS #22005479
Sep 28, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 25, 2020
Listed
$1,700,000
CCIMLS #21904617
Nov 22, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 24, 2019
Listed
$365,000
CCIMLS #21808545
May 10, 2019
Listing Removed
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Nov 12, 2018
Listed
$365,000
CCIMLS #21712071
Nov 12, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 12, 2017
Listed
$418,000
CCIMLS #21511241
Nov 19, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 19, 2016
Relisted
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May 19, 2016
Listing Removed
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Dec 12, 2015
Listed
$450,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,175 (−7.5%)
$509,700
2021
$3,431 (+3.7%)
$450,500
2020
$3,308 (+19.6%)
$437,600
2018
$2,767 (+4.7%)
$417,300
2017
$2,642 (−1.2%)
$417,300
2016
$2,673 (+2.6%)
$413,800
2015
$2,605
$405,700
Public record
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Lot size
0.71 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Barnstable County
APN
2364498
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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
5/10 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Orleans, MA • 02653
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 149 Monument Rd
$572,333
$23K under list price of $595K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $520K to $925K.