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Sold for $2,675,000
  • $2,675,000

    188 Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit, MA 02635

    5beds
    3,740sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1830
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $2,711,900 Zestimate®
    $715/sqft
    $4,535 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,711,900

    $2.44M - $3.01M

    $4,535/mo

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    What's special

    Luxuriously large dining room
    Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Adrienne G Siegel 508-775-8000,

    Strawberry Hill R E

    Bought with:

    Rick Shechtman, 9028358

    Kinlin Grover Compass

    Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22504970MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer
    Features
    • HU Cable TV, Linen Closet, Pantry
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
    • Basement: Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,740
    • Total interior livable area: 3,740 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, Paved
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Screened Porch
    • Fencing: Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.5 Acres
    • Features: Wooded, Cleared, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 033009001
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard, Shingle Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt,Pitched
    Condition
    • Year built: 1830

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Cotuit

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $715/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,169,200
    • Annual tax amount: $18,564
    • Date on market: 10/3/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 142 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/30/2026Sold$2,675,000-9.3%$715/sqft
    Source: CCIMLS #22504970 Report a problem
    2/23/2026Pending sale$2,950,000$789/sqft
    Source: CCIMLS #22504970 Report a problem
    10/3/2025Listed for sale$2,950,000$789/sqft
    Source: CCIMLS #22504970 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,113 +8.2%$2,169,200 +2.1%
    2024$16,734 +17%$2,123,600 +24.3%
    2023$14,297 +5.5%$1,708,100 +30.3%
    2022$13,556 -5.3%$1,311,000 +1.1%
    2021$14,321 -0.2%$1,297,100 +5.8%
    2020$14,356 +5.4%$1,226,000 +6.9%
    2019$13,624 +0%$1,146,800 +0%
    2018$13,619 +1.5%$1,146,400 +0.8%
    2017$13,420 +1.7%$1,137,300 -0.8%
    2016$13,192 -3.5%$1,146,100 -3.4%
    2015$13,673 +3.4%$1,186,900 0%
    2014$13,223 +1.9%$1,187,000 -3.9%
    2013$12,977 +4.2%$1,234,700 +5.3%
    2012$12,450 +8.1%$1,172,300 -1%
    2011$11,516 +4.3%$1,183,600 0%
    2010$11,046 +14.3%$1,183,900 +2%
    2009$9,665 +3.8%$1,160,300 -1.5%
    2008$9,313 -6%$1,177,400 +0%
    2007$9,912 +36.7%$1,177,200 +2.4%
    2006$7,252 +24.2%$1,149,300 +19.1%
    2005$5,837 -17.7%$964,800 +57.2%
    2004$7,094 $613,700
    2003$7,094 -3.8%$613,700 -25.2%
    2001$7,375 +25.2%$820,400 +78.2%
    2000$5,892 $460,300
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    Neighborhood: Cotuit

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