This exceptional home is truly a must see property. With updates including recently updated mechanicals, professional landscaping and more, you don't want to miss this one! Originally the Pierce Memorial Library, this 4-bedroom historic residence blends architecture and modern living. Once a gathering place for generations of readers, it has been reimagined as a one-of-a-kind home defined by soaring interiors, craftsmanship, and character. Privately set behind an iron fence and circular drive, the home offers privacy and presence. A marble-tiled entry opens to a living room with 20-foot ceilings and limestone fireplace. The cherry-paneled library provides a retreat with double desks and bourbon bar. The kitchen and family room feature high-end finishes and open to terrace with fountain, stone patio, and outdoor fireplace.The primary suite includes cathedral ceilings, fireplace, and spa bath. Three additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms complete the home.Learn more here: https://701countrywayscituatema.com
For sale
Price cut: $50K (7/8)
$1,799,000
701 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066
4beds
6,175sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$10,727/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
0.87 Acres Lot
$1,744,200 Zestimate®
$291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Limestone fireplaceOutdoor fireplaceStone patioCherry-paneled libraryBourbon barMarble-tiled entrySpa bath
- 176 days |
- 1,913 |
- 72 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julia McCarthy 774-249-2172,
Compass 781-285-8028
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73478301
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 480.09
- Dimensions: 22.42 x 21.42
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.36
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 11.67
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 164.85
- Dimensions: 13.83 x 11.92
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 469.63
- Dimensions: 24.08 x 19.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 88.56
- Dimensions: 9.08 x 9.75
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.53
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 9.67
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 65.93
- Dimensions: 8.42 x 7.83
Dining room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 305.21
- Dimensions: 24.42 x 12.5
Family room
- Features: Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 679.31
- Dimensions: 22.33 x 30.42
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 25 x 14
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings
- Level: First
- Area: 1046.83
- Dimensions: 47.58 x 22
Office
- Features: French Doors, Wet bar
- Level: First
- Area: 397.83
- Dimensions: 18.08 x 22
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Wood, First Floor
Features
- Wet bar, Office, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,175
- Total interior livable area: 6,175 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,175
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
- Waterfront features: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Easements
Details
- Parcel number: M:020 B:001 L:022A,1164200
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator Connection
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Generator Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Scituate
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,319,800
- Annual tax amount: $23,175
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,744,200
Estimated sales range
$1.66M - $1.83M
Rent Zestimate®
$6,002/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $1,799,000-2.7%$291/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $1,849,000-2.4%$299/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000$307/sqft |
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| 4/5/2026 | Contingent | $1,895,000$307/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $1,895,000-5%$307/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+37.6%$323/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Sold | $1,450,000-2.4%$235/sqft |
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| 6/10/2020 | Pending sale | $1,485,000$240/sqft |
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| 5/1/2020 | Price change | $1,485,000-2.4%$240/sqft |
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| 4/10/2020 | Price change | $1,521,000-4.9%$246/sqft |
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| 3/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000$259/sqft |
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| 3/19/2020 | Pending sale | $1,599,000$259/sqft |
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| 3/2/2020 | Price change | $1,599,000-5.9%$259/sqft |
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| 1/28/2020 | Price change | $1,699,900-7.6%$275/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Price change | $1,840,000-7.1%$298/sqft |
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| 9/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,980,000-9.6%$321/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Listing removed | $2,190,000$355/sqft |
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| 3/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,190,000+144.7%$355/sqft |
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| 9/20/2001 | Sold | $895,000+225.5%$145/sqft |
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| 1/30/1996 | Sold | $275,000$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,175 -0.5% | $2,319,800 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $23,291 +8.4% | $2,248,200 +16.5% |
| 2023 | $21,483 +2.4% | $1,930,200 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $20,981 +8.5% | $1,662,500 +14.6% |
| 2021 | $19,331 +4.5% | $1,450,200 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $18,507 +33.3% | $1,370,900 +35.7% |
| 2019 | $13,884 +8.7% | $1,010,500 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $12,771 +0.3% | $915,500 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $12,732 +5% | $903,600 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $12,124 +9.5% | $857,400 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $11,077 +6.2% | $845,600 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $10,435 +4.1% | $799,600 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $10,020 +3.1% | $787,700 |
| 2012 | $9,720 -11.2% | $787,700 -19% |
| 2011 | $10,943 +3.9% | $972,700 -2.5% |
| 2010 | $10,536 +6.4% | $997,700 -2.4% |
| 2009 | $9,900 +19.6% | $1,022,700 +13.9% |
| 2008 | $8,281 +10.9% | $898,200 |
| 2007 | $7,464 +9.2% | $898,200 +7.2% |
| 2006 | $6,836 -6.7% | $837,700 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $7,323 -2.2% | $772,500 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $7,486 +6.6% | $748,600 |
| 2003 | $7,022 -11% | $748,600 +45.2% |
| 2002 | $7,894 +30.3% | $515,600 +17.9% |
| 2000 | $6,057 | $437,300 |
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Neighborhood: 02066
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hatherly Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Gates Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Scituate High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hatherly
- Middle: Gates
- High: Shs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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