OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2006 for $915K

$2,529,640

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,428/mo

•

1,450

sq ft

17 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 02653

About this home

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY - This well known home, nestled among the cedars near the end of a quiet lane on just over 1 acre of land and over 200 feet of salt water frontage, offers tranquil privacy, a strong feeling of natural beauty and is only steps to its private shore front on the Mill Pond in East Orleans. This property, once known as Still Cove, was made famous by its former owner and author, Gladys Taber, in her book My Own Cape Cod. Although this historic home is relatively small by today's standards, and in need of updating, it does offer its new owner incredible privacy, water frontage, and water views. Declared a Preferably-Preserved Significant Building by the Orleans Historical Commission....which means, in essence, that you cannot tear it down with out a statutory waiting period after first obtaining Conservation approval.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

1.01 acresLot Size

$1,745Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Marty Rich • Rich Real Estate

Bought with Wendy Ustach • Coldwell Banker Atlantic Rlty

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•Source:CCIMLS #20505035

Redfin Estimate

$2,529,640

$1.6M since sold in November 2006$51K since August

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This home's estimate is 113.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$945,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,390 sq ft
133 Hopkins Ln, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$862,500
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,848 sq ft
51 Chickadee Ln, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,050,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,829 sq ft
75 Monument Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$2,323,000
D
2 beds2.5 baths1,728 sq ft
43 Old Duck Hole Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD FEB 3, 2026
$640,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,381 sq ft
18 Cole Pl, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,300,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,509 sq ft
24 Sparrowhawk Rd, Orleans, MA 02653

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Market trends in 02653, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.4%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$799K

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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$1,350,000
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$1,185,000
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$3,395,000
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Sale history for 17 Blue Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,982 (+6.7%)

$1,172,400 + $2,035,000

$3,207,400

2021

$18,729 (+9.5%)

$1,065,800 + $1,527,300

$2,593,100

2020

$17,105 (+4.6%)

$1,064,700 + $1,197,900

$2,262,600

2019

$16,353 (+16.2%)

$1,035,100 + $1,174,700

$2,209,800

2018

$14,075 (+11.3%)

$1,015,200 + $1,107,700

$2,122,900

2017

$12,644 (+1.4%)

$961,800 + $1,035,600

$1,997,400

2015

$12,475

$935,100 + $1,008,100

$1,943,200

Tax history for 17 Blue Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,982 (+6.7%)

$1,172,400 + $2,035,000

$3,207,400

2021

$18,729 (+9.5%)

$1,065,800 + $1,527,300

$2,593,100

2020

$17,105 (+4.6%)

$1,064,700 + $1,197,900

$2,262,600

2019

$16,353 (+16.2%)

$1,035,100 + $1,174,700

$2,209,800

2018

$14,075 (+11.3%)

$1,015,200 + $1,107,700

$2,122,900

2017

$12,644 (+1.4%)

$961,800 + $1,035,600

$1,997,400

2015

$12,475

$935,100 + $1,008,100

$1,943,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.01 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

3,830

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Barnstable County

APN

2360808

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 27, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Area: 238
Master Bedroom Width: 14
Master Bedroom Length: 17
Master Bedroom Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Bedroom 2 Area: 315
Bedroom 2 Width: 15
Bedroom 2 Length: 21
Bedroom 2 Features: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Bedroom 3 Area: 260
Bedroom 3 Width: 13
Bedroom 3 Length: 20
Bedroom 3 Features: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: First

Living Room Information
Living Room Area: 294
Living Room Width: 14
Living Room Length: 21
Living Room Features: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Area: 88
Kitchen Width: 8
Kitchen Length: 11
Kitchen Features: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space

Fireplace Information
FireplacesTotal: 1
Has Fireplace

Other Room Information
Total Rooms : 6

Interior Features
Interior Features: HU Cable TV
Flooring: Other, Wood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Roof: Asphalt, Pitched
Foundation Details: Block

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Approximate

Lot Information
Lot Features: Conservation Area
Lot Size Source: Plot Plan
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Salt, Other - See Remarks
Water Source: Well
Road Frontage Type: Dead End Street, Private Road
Zoning: Residential

Building Information
Year Built: 1940

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air

Utility Information
Sewer: Cesspool

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Nauset
Middle Or Junior School District: Nauset
High School District: Nauset

Location Information
Directions: Take either Tonset Road, Hopkins Road or Beach Road TO Brick Hill TO Champlain TO Mill Pond Road TO Blue Rock Road on right. Home is on left with the number 17-19.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,830
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Barnstable County
APN: 2360808

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 27, 2024

Around this home

Schools

Orleans Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

Nauset Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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 85° 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

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Orleans, MA • 02653

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.40M – $2.91M

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Home values near 17 Blue Rock Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3899 Sq. Ft.	$2,351,999
11 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2201 Sq. Ft.	$2,032,733

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$2,328,452
32 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,625,547

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3038 Sq. Ft.	—
31 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,742

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