Sunset views with a literary history! Built for renowned Sarah Plain and Tall author Patricia MacLachlan, this 2300+ sq ft, bright and airy John Tankard designed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a private 2.6 acre lot in a secluded neighborhood overlooking Pamet River. Walls of windows, spacious decks and a screened in porch provide stunning views of of the river and sunsets over Cape Cod Bay. The large open kitchen & dining area is made for entertaining and flows into the living room area with cathedral ceilings, warm up-lighting and a custom Rumford style fireplace making the is the place to be all year round. The entire upstairs is all master suite! Fall asleep looking at the stars through the skylights and relax in the sitting area in front of the windows overlooking the River and Bay. Or better yet, enjoy your morning coffee on the deck off of the master. The bedroom is large enough to include a work area, which is where MacLachlan worked on her many books in Truro.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
2.62 acresLot Size
$1,224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Team Brown• Thomas D. Brown RE Associates
Bought with Team Brown• Thomas D. Brown RE Associates
Sunset views with a literary history! Built for renowned Sarah Plain and Tall author Patricia MacLachlan, this 2300+ sq ft, bright and airy John Tankard designed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a private 2.6 acre lot in a secluded neighborhood overlooking Pamet River. Walls of windows, spacious decks and a screened in porch provide stunning views of of the river and sunsets over Cape Cod Bay. The large open kitchen & dining area is made for entertaining and flows into the living room area with cathedral ceilings, warm up-lighting and a custom Rumford style fireplace making the is the place to be all year round. The entire upstairs is all master suite! Fall asleep looking at the stars through the skylights and relax in the sitting area in front of the windows overlooking the River and Bay. Or better yet, enjoy your morning coffee on the deck off of the master. The bedroom is large enough to include a work area, which is where MacLachlan worked on her many books in Truro. The basement is considerable and offers the option to add a bed & bath. Launch your kayak into Pamet River from the wooded path behind the house or walk to the Harbor. Special house in a special setting
MLS PIN #73029479
Sep 28, 2022
Sold
$2,600,000
$1,087/sq ft
Aug 25, 2022
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2022
Listed
$2,650,000
$1,108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$9,936 (+1.3%)
$1,032,300 + $730,300
$1,762,600
2019
$9,812 (+4.1%)
$865,100 + $481,200
$1,346,300
2018
$9,425 (+7.2%)
$856,500 + $422,300
$1,278,800
2017
$8,794 (+5.8%)
$856,500 + $403,400
$1,259,900
2015
$8,313
$863,800 + $390,000
$1,253,800
Tax history for 4 River View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$9,936 (+1.3%)
$1,032,300 + $730,300
$1,762,600
2019
$9,812 (+4.1%)
$865,100 + $481,200
$1,346,300
2018
$9,425 (+7.2%)
$856,500 + $422,300
$1,278,800
2017
$8,794 (+5.8%)
$856,500 + $403,400
$1,259,900
2015
$8,313
$863,800 + $390,000
$1,253,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.62 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,392
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2402609
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 20, 2026.
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Residential District
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