$1,049,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024

188 Rock Harbor Rd Orleans, MA 02653

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,110 Sq Ft
1.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$497 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Orleans Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Greek Revival Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2024

A Fabulous Country Estate...Peeks of Rock Harbor Creek...Expansive Grounds. A wonderful opportunity awaits the new buyer of this lovely antique home set on a large level lot in a great part of town. Built in 1830 and known as the Jabez Sparrow homestead this very special property has been lovingly cared for, tastefully updated & thoughtfully expanded by the current owners during their stewardship of this fine residence over the last 26 years. Recent additions include a beautiful sundrenched dining room with a wood burning fireplace and a bright and cheery sunroom to enjoy morning coffee or a good afternoon read! With a nod to French country decor, wide plank floors, a renovated kitchen & baths and historical charm and character...this home offers a perfect blend of yesterday and today. The primary bedroom is on the main level with an attached home office. The grounds are spectacular offering a great sunny deck, a huge fenced garden with shed, rolling lawns, a new small antiques barn, a large boat barn and a very big functional garage. The systems and roof are in great shape, natural gas heat and whole house generator. Room for a pool! Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Adams

Orleans Village Properties, LLC License #9506153 Listed on: 11/20/2024

Co-Listed By

Amber Dauphinais

Orleans Village Properties, LLC License #9578648

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Garside

Kendall & Kendall Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1830 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,110 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17951

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,938

Year Built

Built in 1830 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Has Basement: Bulkhead Access, Full, Crawl Space
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.04
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RLNS
  • Co List Office Phone: 508-255-1700
  • Directions: Main Street to Rock Harbor Road. Right at the harbor to 188 on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer - Electric, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: HU Cable TV, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Mud Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Other, Tile, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow Windows
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Recessed Lighting, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Yard, Garden
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level, Cleared
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Shingle Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Poured, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Actual
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Nauset

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45302
  • Parcel #: 17951
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1830

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5938
  • Tax Book Number: 11251

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1998
Sold by
Smith Kevin F and Jenks Molly B
Bought by
Linkkila Timothy E and Linkkila Kathleen F
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $720,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $112,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2025 05/26/25 For Sale $1,745,000 +66.3% $827 / Sq Ft
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $1,049,000 0.0% $497 / Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $1,049,000 -- $497 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $6,281 $1,006,600 $367,800 $638,800
2024 $5,938 $926,400 $360,500 $565,900
2023 $5,343 $857,700 $333,900 $523,800
2022 $4,371 $607,100 $248,300 $358,800
2021 $4,155 $530,000 $237,100 $292,900
2020 $3,964 $524,400 $237,100 $287,300
2019 $3,792 $512,400 $230,500 $281,900
2018 $3,294 $496,900 $226,000 $270,900
2017 $3,143 $496,600 $238,000 $258,600
2016 $3,163 $489,600 $236,000 $253,600
2015 $3,067 $477,700 $231,300 $246,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22405630

Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: ORLE-000170-000095-000010