Seller's Agent in 2025
Joanna Dresser
LandVest, Inc.
(617) 584-6855
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
17 Indian Trail Barnstable, MA 02630
Barnstable Village NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,076,000 - $4,372,000
8
Beds
9
Baths
7,310
Sq Ft
$277/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Marina
- Greenhouse
- Property is near a beach
- Views of a Sound
- Tennis Courts
- Waterfront
About This Home
As of December 2025A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees. The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages—including a former art studio converted into a private suite—and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline. With over 500 feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
Co-Listed By
Kelly Crosby
LandVest, Inc.
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $74,701
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 7.43 Acre Lot
- Waterfront
- Stone Wall
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is zoned RF-1
HOA Fees
- $375 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 6 Car Detached Garage
- 8 Open Parking Spaces
Property Views
- Views of a Sound
- River
- Scenic Vista
Interior Spaces
- 7,310 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- 4 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
- Home Security System
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Property is near a beach
- Tennis Courts
- Covered Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Greenhouse
- Outdoor Storage
Location
- Flood Zone Lot
- Property is near golf course
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Power Generator
- Private Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2239319
Community Details
Overview
- Near Conservation Area
Recreation
- Marina
- Tennis Courts
- Park
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 31, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $835,000 | -- | ||
| $525,000 | -- | ||
| $390,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $7,012,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 12/23/25 | Sold | $20,000,000 | -16.1% | $2,736 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2025 10/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/10/2025 06/10/25 | For Sale | $23,850,000 | +22.3% | $3,263 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/31/2012 12/31/12 | Sold | $19,500,000 | -32.2% | $2,829 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/31/2012 12/31/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/01/2011 12/01/11 | For Sale | $28,740,000 | -- | $4,169 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,447 | $1,022,400 | $405,600 | $616,800 |
| 2024 | $8,612 | $983,100 | $405,600 | $577,500 |
| 2023 | $7,849 | $874,100 | $378,700 | $495,400 |
| 2022 | $7,531 | $674,800 | $266,300 | $408,500 |
| 2021 | $7,772 | $663,700 | $291,500 | $372,200 |
| 2020 | $7,816 | $637,500 | $305,000 | $332,500 |
| 2019 | $7,964 | $651,700 | $318,200 | $333,500 |
| 2018 | $7,684 | $610,800 | $321,000 | $289,800 |
| 2017 | $7,533 | $602,600 | $321,000 | $281,600 |
| 2016 | $7,430 | $602,600 | $321,000 | $281,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $649,700 | $307,900 | $341,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joanna Dresser
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K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Kelly Crosby
LandVest, Inc.
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N
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non Member
Non Member Office
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John Cotton
Seller's Agent in 2012
John Cotton
Sotheby's International Realty
(508) 776-0009
1 in this area
75 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2012
John Cotton, Jr
Cotton Real Estate, Inc
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73388659
APN: BARN-000335-000000-000019
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