188 Ocean View Ave Cotuit, MA 02635
Cotuit NeighborhoodEstimated payment $17,096/month
Highlights
- Property is near a marina
- Colonial Architecture
- Cathedral Ceiling
- West Villages Elementary School Rated A-
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property is being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,564
Year Built
- Built in 1830 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Historic Home
- Property is zoned RF
Parking
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Shingle Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 3,740 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- 3 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Cedar Closet
- Linen Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Property is near a marina
- Patio
Location
- Property is near a golf course
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Hot Water Heating System
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 033009001
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 | $18,113 | $2,169,200 | $1,524,400 | $644,800 |
| 2024 | $16,734 | $2,123,600 | $1,524,400 | $599,200 |
| 2023 | $14,297 | $1,708,100 | $1,200,100 | $508,000 |
| 2022 | $13,556 | $1,311,000 | $899,600 | $411,400 |
| 2021 | $14,321 | $1,297,100 | $926,000 | $371,100 |
| 2020 | $14,356 | $1,226,000 | $926,000 | $300,000 |
| 2019 | $13,624 | $1,146,800 | $846,600 | $300,200 |
| 2018 | $13,863 | $1,146,400 | $891,200 | $255,200 |
| 2017 | $13,420 | $1,137,300 | $891,200 | $246,100 |
| 2016 | $13,192 | $1,146,100 | $900,000 | $246,100 |
| 2015 | $13,673 | $1,186,900 | $882,400 | $304,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 10/03/25 | For Sale | $2,950,000 | -- | $789 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 22504970
APN: COTU-000033-000000-000009-000001
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