North of 6A and tucked off Rock Harbor Road, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a classic Orleans setting just a half mile to Rock Harbor--spend your days on the beach, watch the fishing boats return, or take in the 4th of July fireworks. Offering 2,149 sq ft, the home features a spacious living area with wood-burning fireplace and an easy flow to a large deck, ideal for entertaining. A bright 3-season porch adds flexible living space, while the walk-out lower level provides potential for additional finished square footage. Just a half mile to downtown Orleans--enjoy local restaurants, coffee at the Chocolate Sparrow, or access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Well-suited for year-round living, a summer getaway, or investment opportunity. Property is currently served by a cesspool. Seller to provide a credit to the buyer toward the installation of the updated septic system, based on the current quoted cost for installation.
South Orleans, located between Pleasant Bay and Nauset Beach, is a coastal and residential Harwich neighborhood with salt-marsh inlets and pine-shaded lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 28 and Main Street Orleans corridor, where galleries, seafood counters, and small Cape shops set a steady, walk-and-browse rhythm. Classic Cape cottages and shingled homes sit behind low stone walls, with sandy drives leading toward marsh views. Skaket Beach and Nauset Beach shape daily routines around tides, dunes, and long shoreline walks. The Cape Cod Rail Trail threads nearby for bike commutes and weekend loops. Community touchstones include the Orleans Farmers’ Market, the Orleans Yacht Club, and the Cape Cinema.
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Offer insights
2 Shell Ln · $949,000
$946K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $946K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
171 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Six total rooms
Wood, tile and carpet flooring
One fireplace
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Oil heating
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Wood deck
Deck
Patio
Gentle sloping lot
Bay frontage and 0.3–0.5 mile to beach; public beach ownership
Private road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished area of 2,149
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Two unpaved open parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Electric service suitable for an electric range
HOA & community
Community amenities include shopping, bike path, house of worship and marina
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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North of 6A and tucked off Rock Harbor Road, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a classic Orleans setting just a half mile to Rock Harbor--spend your days on the beach, watch the fishing boats return, or take in the 4th of July fireworks. Offering 2,149 sq ft, the home features a spacious living area with wood-burning fireplace and an easy flow to a large deck, ideal for entertaining. A bright 3-season porch adds flexible living space, while the walk-out lower level provides potential for additional finished square footage. Just a half mile to downtown Orleans--enjoy local restaurants, coffee at the Chocolate Sparrow, or access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Well-suited for year-round living, a summer getaway, or investment opportunity. Property is currently served by a cesspool; engineering plans for a new system are in place. Seller to provide a credit to the buyer toward the installation of the updated septic system, based on the current quoted cost for installation.
MLS PIN #73493548
Jul 20, 2026
Price Changed
$949,000
$442/sq ft
Jul 6, 2026
Price Changed
$959,000
$446/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Price Changed
$989,000
$460/sq ft
Mar 30, 2026
Listed
$999,000
$465/sq ft
CCIMLS #22503198
Dec 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 28, 2025
Price Changed
$1,175,000
$547/sq ft
Jun 30, 2025
Listed
$1,225,000
$570/sq ft
CCIMLS #20901017
Jan 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Feb 6, 2009
Listed
$895,000
$416/sq ft
CCIMLS #20505830
Sep 4, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 3, 2005
Listed
$895,000
$416/sq ft
CCIMLS #20907182
Feb 25, 2011
Sold
$667,000
$310/sq ft
Aug 18, 2009
Listed
$698,000
$325/sq ft
CCIMLS #20608832
Apr 20, 2007
Sold
$890,000
$414/sq ft
Jul 13, 2006
Listed
$925,000
$430/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1992
Sold
$165,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,365 (+18.8%)
$464,800 + $556,900
$1,021,700
2021
$5,356 (+6.7%)
$338,000 + $420,600
$758,600
2020
$5,018 (+11.3%)
$318,700 + $345,000
$663,700
2018
$4,508 (+7.1%)
$364,700 + $315,200
$679,900
2017
$4,211 (+1.1%)
$364,700 + $300,500
$665,200
2015
$4,164
$354,500 + $294,100
$648,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,276
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,276
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2365625
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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 84° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
Orleans, MA • 02653
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Orleans. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2 Shell Ln
$905,710
$43K under list price of $949K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $825K to $1.2M.