Set along the shores of Cape Cod Bay, this extraordinary waterfront offering presents a rare opportunity to own 1.77 acres of coastal property, including a charming seasonal cottage and two separate adjoining lots. With your own private sandy beach and sweeping views across the bay, this is a setting designed for generations of memories.The existing cottage offers immediate enjoyment as a seasonal escape, with the flexibility to renovate for year-round use or reimagine the property as a custom beachfront residence. The expansive acreage provides exceptional privacy and endless possibilities to create a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat tailored to your vision.Tucked among the dunes and just moments from the shops, restaurants, and historic charm of Sandwich Village, this property captures the essence of Cape Cod living--peaceful, private, and deeply connected to the natural beauty of the shoreline.Opportunities to acquire a waterfront property of this size and significance on Cape Cod Bay are exceedingly rare. Whether preserved, enhanced, or completely reimagined, this is a remarkable chance to create your legacy by the sea.
For sale
$1,299,900
48 Salt Marsh Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537
2beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.78 Acres Lot
$1,232,100 Zestimate®
$2,167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private sandy beachCharming seasonal cottageTucked among the dunesTwo separate adjoining lotsWaterfront offering
- 32 days |
- 1,417 |
- 59 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily M Swartz 774-521-7266,
Coastal Homes Realty Group LLC
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22602268
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Harbor
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Cape Cod Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: East of Route 6
Details
- Parcel number: SAND M:0076 B:0034
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Actual
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Sandwich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,278,800
- Annual tax amount: $13,517
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
Estimated market value
$1,232,100
$1.17M - $1.29M
$2,402/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900$2,167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,517 +9.1% | $1,278,800 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $12,394 +3.2% | $1,147,600 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $12,014 -1.2% | $1,044,700 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $12,161 +28.4% | $924,100 +34.3% |
| 2021 | $9,474 +5.1% | $688,000 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $9,011 +1.4% | $629,700 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $8,884 -10.6% | $620,400 -10.8% |
| 2018 | $9,939 -0.8% | $695,500 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $10,020 -3.9% | $671,100 -6.9% |
| 2016 | $10,427 +2.7% | $720,600 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $10,152 +0.6% | $685,000 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $10,096 +10.8% | $692,900 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $9,110 +12% | $664,000 +4% |
| 2012 | $8,137 -5.1% | $638,700 -9.2% |
| 2011 | $8,570 +3.6% | $703,600 -4.4% |
| 2010 | $8,276 +1.5% | $736,300 -7.3% |
| 2009 | $8,156 +5.8% | $794,200 -1% |
| 2008 | $7,711 +10.1% | $802,400 +6.5% |
| 2007 | $7,005 -1.8% | $753,200 -1.2% |
| 2006 | $7,132 +12.1% | $762,000 +14.3% |
| 2005 | $6,361 +23.9% | $666,800 +32.5% |
| 2004 | $5,133 +15.6% | $503,200 +33.6% |
| 2003 | $4,441 +24.1% | $376,700 +41.1% |
| 2001 | $3,578 -2.7% | $267,000 +3.8% |
| 2000 | $3,678 | $257,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02537
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oak Ridge SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Sandwich Middle High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- NAForestdale SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Sandwich
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- Massachusetts
- Barnstable County
- Sandwich
- 02537
- 48 Salt Marsh Road






