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.
For sale
Price cut: $79K (6/19)
$1,500,000
955 Main Street, Osterville, MA 02655
3beds
1,765sqft
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
- 66 days |
- 537 |
- 15 |
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Listed by:
Karen D Lilly 774-368-0551,
Property Cape Cod
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22601611
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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: 66 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-5%$850/sqft |
Source:  CCIMLS #22601611 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,579,000+802.3%$895/sqft |
Source: CCIMLS #22601611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/1989 | Sold | $175,000$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Barnstable United Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Barnstable High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 3.8 mi
- 8/10West Villages Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Barnstable
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- Massachusetts
- Barnstable County
- Barnstable
- 02655
- Osterville
- 955 Main Street
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