OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2006 for $915K

$2,513,376

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,514/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

$1,733Est. 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

$2,513,376

$1.6M since sold in November 2006$159K since October

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This home's estimate is 139.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) 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 SEP 11, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft
27 Lovell Ln, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,050,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,829 sq ft
75 Monument Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,460,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,900 sq ft
185 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$675,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
17 Kings Way, Orleans, MA 02653

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Market trends in 02653, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.4%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$975K

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN NOV 14, 11AM TO 1PM
$4,300,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,311 sq ft
12 Windswept Ln, Orleans, MA 02653
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,539,000
3 beds3 baths2,660 sq ft
59 Herringbrook Way, Orleans, MA 02653
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$326,000
1 bed1 bath868 sq ft
36 Old Colony Way Apt 19, Orleans, MA 02653
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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
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
FireplacesTotal: 1

Other Room Information
Total Rooms : 6

Interior Features
Interior Features: HU Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Other, Wood
Appliances: Electric, Water Heater
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Roof: Asphalt, Pitched

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Views
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Salt, Waterview, Waterfront
Water Source: Well

Building Information
Year Built: 1940

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air

Utility Information
Sewer: Cesspool

Location

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

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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Estimated sale price

$2.39M – $2.89M

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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.	$2,421,653
11 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2201 Sq. Ft.	$2,312,453
35 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2537 Sq. Ft.	$1,934,066
21 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,354,275
4 Harbor View Ln, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2046 Sq. Ft.	$1,577,403
36 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1801 Sq. Ft.	$1,954,653
3 Harbor Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2196 Sq. Ft.	$1,513,585

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Blue Rock Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$2,115,538
32 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,695,190
4 Harbor Vw E, Orleans, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3465 Sq. Ft.	$2,827,863
45 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$2,169,390
29 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$886,563
41 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$2,903,829
5 Harbor View Ln E, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,484,737

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.	$1,083,111
42 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2162 Sq. Ft.	$1,781,502
25 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3183 Sq. Ft.	$1,781,262
6 Harbor View Ln E, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3708 Sq. Ft.	$2,573,803
33 Mill Pond Rd, Orleans, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2042 Sq. Ft.	$1,272,999
4 Harbor View Ln E, Orleans, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3246 Sq. Ft.	$2,663,435

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