OFFER ACCEPTED! All of the character and charm of the Isreal Nichols antique home is ready to welcome you. The open inviting foyer leads to a large living room with wood burning fireplace with attached sunroom with it's own wood burning stove, perfect for an office or library. The other side of the stairs holds a mudroom/storage area and oversized dining room that leads to the unique kitchen. The large covered front porch, back deck and side brick patio all surrounded by gorgeous perennial plantings provide all the outside space you could dream of. Upstairs has a large landing and extra closet space in hallway leading to four nice sized bedrooms and second full bath. The property holds a gorgeous multi-level post and beam barn with endless use opportunities. All new electrical within two years. Home has three step whole house water filter installed. This unique, historic home is waiting to welcome you home! Showings begin at open house Wednesday, 4/13.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
1.04 acresLot Size
$450Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by LeAnn Bradbury• Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate
Set on a private 1 acre lot this lovely circa 1863 Israel Nichols antique home boasts 4 bedrooms and two full baths with tons of character and charm. Large and inviting living room with wood burning fireplace and an adjacent den with wood burning stove. Beautiful dining room with built in display cabinet and a bright and open feel, just waiting to entertain your family and friends. Old world kitchen with wood burning stove, center island, stainless appliances and charm galore. A first floor laundry room and mudroom/office complete the first floor. Large landing, ample closet space and four bedrooms finish off the second story. Enjoy reading on your farmers porch swing surrounded by perennial plantings. Brick patio overlooking landscaped yard and a beautiful two story post and beam, two stall barn complete this homestead in Scituate's West End. This could be your chance to modernize an antique farm house in a sought after location! Welcome home!!
MLS PIN #71193120
May 31, 2011
Sold
$400,000
$167/sq ft
Mar 19, 2011
Contingent
—
Mar 1, 2011
Listed
$437,000
$182/sq ft
c1863 Israel Nichols House on historic Old Oaken Bucket Rd makes you feel at home from the moment you step onto the spacious farmer's porch with Doric columns. Pastoral setting for this 4 BR, 2 full bath "Queen Anne" style cape with many beautiful interior, orig features, brand new roof (2010). Three level, 2 bay post and beam construction BARN with newer vinyl siding, rear roof (y2000),new 30A electrical service. New Title 5, 5BR septic sys has been installed (11/2009). EZ to commuter train.
Public Records
Jul 16, 1984
Sold
$155,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,554 (+20.0%)
$397,100 + $473,100
$870,200
2022
$7,128 (+3.9%)
$380,000 + $453,500
$833,500
2021
$6,861 (+21.1%)
$262,400 + $252,300
$514,700
2020
$5,665 (−0.3%)
$252,300 + $167,300
$419,600
2019
$5,683 (−7.5%)
$247,400 + $166,200
$413,600
2018
$6,144 (+4.7%)
$264,300 + $176,100
$440,400
2017
$5,866 (+4.3%)
$240,200 + $176,100
$416,300
2016
$5,626 (+11.3%)
$228,200 + $169,700
$397,900
2015
$5,055 (−0.7%)
$216,200 + $169,700
$385,900
2014
$5,093 (+2.6%)
$216,200 + $174,100
$390,300
2013
$4,965 (+3.1%)
$216,200 + $174,100
$390,300
2012
$4,816 (−4.4%)
$216,200 + $174,100
$390,300
2011
$5,036 (+5.2%)
$247,500 + $200,100
$447,600
2010
$4,785 (+1.7%)
$253,000 + $200,100
$453,100
2009
$4,705
$286,000 + $200,100
$486,100
Tax history for 246 Old Oaken Bucket Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,554 (+20.0%)
$397,100 + $473,100
$870,200
2022
$7,128 (+3.9%)
$380,000 + $453,500
$833,500
2021
$6,861 (+21.1%)
$262,400 + $252,300
$514,700
2020
$5,665 (−0.3%)
$252,300 + $167,300
$419,600
2019
$5,683 (−7.5%)
$247,400 + $166,200
$413,600
2018
$6,144 (+4.7%)
$264,300 + $176,100
$440,400
2017
$5,866 (+4.3%)
$240,200 + $176,100
$416,300
2016
$5,626 (+11.3%)
$228,200 + $169,700
$397,900
2015
$5,055 (−0.7%)
$216,200 + $169,700
$385,900
2014
$5,093 (+2.6%)
$216,200 + $174,100
$390,300
2013
$4,965 (+3.1%)
$216,200 + $174,100
$390,300
2012
$4,816 (−4.4%)
$216,200 + $174,100
$390,300
2011
$5,036 (+5.2%)
$247,500 + $200,100
$447,600
2010
$4,785 (+1.7%)
$253,000 + $200,100
$453,100
2009
$4,705
$286,000 + $200,100
$486,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
2,398
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
2963286S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,398
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Barn/Stable
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.04
Lot Features: Cleared
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,128
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS to 246 Old Oaken Bucket, Scituate
UnparsedAddress: 246 Old Oaken Bucket Rd, Scituate MA 02066
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,398
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Plymouth County
APN: 2963286S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cushing Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Gates Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Scituate High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Scituate, MA • 02066
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 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
$1.03M – $1.24M
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