Set on a private 1.44-acre lot abutting conservation land, this three-bedroom, three-bath home offers peaceful surroundings, distant water views, and an exceptional location just half a mile from Nauset Beach. On the main level, the kitchen, dining area, and living room share an open, easy flow. Expansive glass doors bring in abundant natural light and open to a deck spanning the length of the home. Two bedrooms and two full baths complete the main level. The finished walkout lower level adds valuable living space with a den, bedroom, full bath, laundry room, and ample storage. Several sliding glass doors provide direct access to the backyard and covered lower deck. Outdoor spaces also include a brick patio, fire pit area, and a quintessential Cape Cod outdoor shower. With its generous lot size, the property may offer potential for expansion or a larger home, subject to town approvals. Enjoy it as a Cape retreat, year-round residence, or investment property in one of East Orleans' most desirable locations. Can be sold furnished with a few exclusions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.44 acresLot Size
$710Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Howell• William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services
East Orleans, located between Town Cove and Nauset Beach, is a coastal and residential Orleans neighborhood with salt-marsh inlets and dune-backed shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 28 corridor near the Orleans Rotary, where beach traffic, bike riders, and low-slung shops set a brisk Cape rhythm. Architecture leans to classic Cape cottages, shingled contemporaries, and tucked-away lanes leading to water views. Nauset Beach and Nauset Inlet shape daily patterns with surf, seals, and big skies. The Cape Cod Rail Trail threads through, linking errands to long rides. Skaket Corners and Rock Harbor sit close by for galleries, seafood counters, and sunset walks.
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Market insights
185 Beach Rd · $1,349,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,349,000
Median sale price in this area is $802,867. (40% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% 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
Recessed lighting
Skylight(s)
Sliding doors
Deck and patio
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with wood flooring and walk-in closet
Second bedroom on the first floor with wood flooring and closet (shares full bath)
Third bedroom in the basement with tile flooring and closet
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms total
Primary bedroom has a private full bath
Two full bathrooms on the main level
Kitchen
Tile flooring
Electric range
Breakfast bar
Beamed ceilings in the kitchen
Recessed lighting in the kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room located in the basement
Washer and electric dryer included
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Has heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Outdoor shower
Marina and shopping nearby
Wooded setting
Public paved road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Property in actual condition
Parking
Three parking spaces total
Basement parking features
Attached 1-car garage
Has open parking
Construction
Built in 1981
Clapboard and shingle siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Poured foundation
Utilities
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Remarkable PRIVACY literally just ''up the hill'' from Nauset Beach, on an RARE and secluded 62,700+ sqft parcel with a distant ocean view (more view could be captured!),AND abutting Conservation land...that's what this handsome 1981 Cape-style home of passive solar design offers today. But tomorrow? Make your East Orleans dreams a reality! Offering central a/c, 3 bedrooms (including an in-law apartment!),3 baths,and wonderful elevated southern exposure,this well-maintained home has a short,promising rental history and has been a loved family retreat, and could continue to be! But on a large parcel that may support an expanded home with up to 6 bedrooms, a pool, a barn...and where even more expansive ocean views could be captured...buyers will only be limited by their imagination!
CCIMLS #21108885
Aug 20, 2012
Sold
$695,000
$366/sq ft
Oct 3, 2011
Listed
$695,000
$366/sq ft
+5
Wonderful, passive solar home located on a fabulous, very private 1.44 acre lot close to Nauset Beach. This unique property is tucked far off the road, abuts open space and offers distant views of The Atlantic. A very special spot! No drive-by's please as tenant's are in residence.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,980 (+2.3%)
$567,100 + $392,700
$959,800
2021
$5,846 (+4.4%)
$501,200 + $298,500
$799,700
2020
$5,600 (+22.5%)
$492,800 + $248,000
$740,800
2018
$4,570 (+5.9%)
$470,000 + $219,300
$689,300
2017
$4,317 (+0.8%)
$470,000 + $212,000
$682,000
2015
$4,283
$456,900 + $210,300
$667,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.44 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,794
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,794
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2361868
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 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 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Orleans, MA • 02653
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 185 Beach Rd
$1,358,851
$9,851 over list price of $1.35M
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