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    • Price cut: $79K (6/19)
    $1,500,000

    955 Main Street, Osterville, MA 02655

    3beds
    1,765sqft
    : 
    $8,563/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1855
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $850/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New gas heating systemNewer windowsOriginal wide pine floorsUpdated electricalTwo gas fireplaces
    A mid-19th-century Greek Revival, believed to be the birthplace of Captain William Bradford Parker and later home to Samuel Hallett -- both tied to Osterville's historic maritime corridor along Main Street. The property reflects the success of maritime captains - there's a reason Osterville was once described as ''a place where retired sea captains can live like gentlemen.'' You feel that here. The primary bedroom has been expanded to include a quiet alcove with a gas stove -- an easy place to settle in on cooler days. The yard comes alive in season with mature plantings and a sense that it's been thoughtfully cared for. And it has -- by the same owners since 1989. A short walk to quaint Osterville village, and a short drive to Dowses Beach and Joshua Pond for summer fun. Newer windows, original wide pine floors, two gas fireplaces, updated electrical, and a new gas heating system are already in place. A home with history worth inheriting and all the charm of a not forgotten era of gracious living. This one needs to be seen.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Karen D Lilly 774-368-0551,

    Property Cape Cod

    Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22601611MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Office/Sitting Area
      Dining room
      • Description: Fireplace(s): Gas
      • Features: Recessed Lighting
      Kitchen
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Features: Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
      Living room
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Features: Recessed Lighting
      Heating
      • Hot Water
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Shared Full Bath, Recessed Lighting
      Features
      • Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Mud Room
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Skylight(s), Bay/Bow Windows
      • Basement: Cape Cod,Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,765
      • Total interior livable area: 1,765 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Open
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Garden
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 0.46 Acres
      • Features: Conservation Area, School, Medical Facility, Near Golf Course, Marina, In Town Location, Level, Cleared, South of Route 28
      Details
      • Parcel number: OSTE M:117 L:163
      • Zoning: 1
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Greek Revival
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Clapboard, Shingle Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt, Pitched
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled, Cer. Historic
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1855
      • Major remodel year: 2005

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Osterville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $850/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,235,000
      • Annual tax amount: $9,991
      • Date on market: 4/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 112 days
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/19/2026Price change$1,500,000-5%$850/sqft
        Source: CCIMLS #22601611 Report a problem
        4/21/2026Listed for sale$1,579,000+802.3%$895/sqft
        Source: CCIMLS #22601611 Report a problem
        6/16/1989Sold$175,000$99/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,991 +3.6%$1,235,000
        2024$9,645 +12.7%$1,235,000 +20.3%
        2023$8,560 +23.1%$1,026,400 +42.3%
        2022$6,953 +4.9%$721,300 +14.2%
        2021$6,627 +33.6%$631,700 +39.5%
        2020$4,962 +2.5%$452,700 +5.5%
        2019$4,843 +3.8%$429,300 +3.2%
        2018$4,665 +2%$415,800 -2.2%
        2017$4,573 -1.9%$425,000 -0.7%
        2016$4,663 -5.6%$427,800 -6%
        2015$4,940 +2%$455,300 -0.1%
        2014$4,843 +5.1%$455,600 +1.2%
        2013$4,610 +3.6%$450,200 -0.3%
        2012$4,448 +1.6%$451,600 -3.2%
        2011$4,376 +2.5%$466,500 -1.3%
        2010$4,268 +0.9%$472,600 -10.8%
        2009$4,229 +5.2%$530,000 +0.3%
        2008$4,020 +16%$528,300 -3.7%
        2007$3,466 +6.8%$548,400 +6.6%
        2006$3,246 +17%$514,400 +12.2%
        2005$2,774 +18%$458,500 +118.9%
        2004$2,351 $209,500
        2003$2,351 +25.9%$209,500 +0.8%
        2001$1,868 -20.6%$207,800 +6.7%
        1997$2,354 $194,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Osterville

        Getting around

        54 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Barnstable

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