81 Osterville-west Barnstable Rd, Osterville, MA 02655
About this home
This elegant Cape-style residence offers a refined retreat on a sprawling, wooded lot near Osterville Village and Dowses Beach. Defined by bright, voluminous spaces, the home features a stately pillared portico, stone walkways, and classic shingle siding. Inside, the center hall layout leads to a grand living room with a two-story wall of windows and a Palladian arch. This flows into the dining room and a kitchen equipped with granite countertops, a cooktop island, and a sunny breakfast nook. The adjacent family room features custom built-ins and a brick fireplace. The first-flow primary suite serves as a sanctuary with a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. Upstairs, a mezzanine gallery overlooks the living area, leading to two spacious guest bedrooms. Outside, an expansive rear deck with a vine-covered pergola overlooks the private lawn and an ornamental pond, creating the perfect setting for relaxation. Located minutes from everything Osterville has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.22 acresLot Size
$517Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Grover• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listed by Matthew De Groot• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Barnstable United Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Barnstable High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
3/10
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About
Wianno
Wianno, located between Nantucket Sound and Cotuit Bay, is a coastal and residential Barnstable neighborhood with salt-marsh edges and private-lane beach access. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wianno Avenue approach to the Wianno Club, where shingled cottages, clipped hedges, and quiet drives set a measured pace. Classic Cape Cod architecture—cedar shingles, dormers, and broad porches—defines the streetscape. Sailboats and moorings shape daily rhythms along the bay. The Wianno Club and nearby Cotuit Center for the Arts serve as cultural anchors tied to the area’s seasonal calendar. Conservation parcels and shoreline views keep the landscape feeling open and maritime.
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Offer insights
81 Osterville-west Barnstable Rd · $1,595,000
$1.57M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.57M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
178 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two fireplaces
Partial unfinished basement with interior entry
Eight total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Gas water heating (appliance)
Flooring
Wood flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Wooded, level lot
Public beach access / sound frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Above-grade finished living space
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener
Two covered spaces
Four open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Total of 6 parking spaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Community amenities include shopping, tennis courts, parks, golf, conservation areas, house of worship, marina, and schools
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 81 Osterville-west Barnstable Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CCIMLS #22601935
Oct 12, 2026
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$517/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,750,000
$567/sq ft
Jul 7, 2026
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$600/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Listed
$1,950,000
$632/sq ft
+33
This elegant Cape-style residence offers a refined retreat just minutes from everything Osterville Village has to offer. Set on a sprawling, wooded lot, the home's classic exterior is highlighted by a stately pillared portico and a winding stone walkway that create distinguished curb appeal. The interior opens into a center hall layout where architectural columns frame a grand living room defined by a two-story wall of windows and a Palladian arch that floods the home with light. This formal area flows into the dining room and a functional kitchen featuring granite countertops, a central island with a cooktop, and a sunny breakfast nook. Adjacent to the kitchen, a comfortable family room offers custom built-ins and a brick fireplace. The primary suite provides a quiet sanctuary on the first floor, complete with a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. Upstairs, a versatile mezzanine gallery overlooks the living area and leads to two well-proportioned guest bedrooms. Outside, the expansive rear deck, complete with a retractable awning and vine-covered pergola, overlooks a private lawn and a peaceful ornamental pond, offering a perfect setting for outdoor relaxation. All of this, just a short drive away from Osterville Village and Dowses Beach.
MLS PIN #73512219
Oct 12, 2026
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$517/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,750,000
$567/sq ft
Jul 7, 2026
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$600/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Listed
$1,950,000
$632/sq ft
CCIMLS #20405073
Sep 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 7, 2004
Listed
$1,050,000
$340/sq ft
CCIMLS #20607704
Jul 2, 2007
Sold
$1,050,000
$340/sq ft
Jun 1, 2006
Listed
$1,095,000
$355/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1998
Sold
$490,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,648 (+20.4%)
$645,600 + $751,100
$1,396,700
2022
$9,676 (−1.9%)
$365,700 + $638,000
$1,003,700
2021
$9,865 (−6.4%)
$390,000 + $550,400
$940,400
2020
$10,544 (+7.1%)
$417,600 + $544,400
$962,000
2019
$9,847 (+0.7%)
$391,600 + $481,400
$873,000
2018
$9,782 (+6.7%)
$453,300 + $418,500
$871,800
2017
$9,165 (−4.0%)
$453,300 + $398,500
$851,800
2015
$9,544
$501,700 + $377,900
$879,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,084
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,084
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2232601
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 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 88° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Osterville, MA • 02655
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
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38
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27
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Feb
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Osterville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 81 Osterville-west Barnstable Rd
$1,558,988
$36K under list price of $1.60M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $835K to $3.7M.