$902,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

296 Country Way Scituate, MA 02066

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,766 Sq Ft
0.56 Acres

Recently Sold

$511 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Cushing Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 296 Country Way, a hidden gem in the heart of Scituate. This charming Cape-style abode boasts elegant curb appeal and sits on over half an acre with gorgeous landscaping and a classic stone wall. With four spacious bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms featuring pedestal sinks, this home artfully combines classic charm with modern conveniences. The updated kitchen with new countertops invites meal preparation and casual dining. Relax in the cozy living room by the wood fireplace, or enjoy the family room with its warm wood stove and French doors leading to a composite deck, complete with a paddle fan for comfort. Recent updates like a brand-new roof (2023) and a six-year old water heater ensure peace of mind. Additional features include a one-car garage and a practical shed, providing ample storage space. This delightful home, with its blend of timeless beauty and thoughtful upgrades, is ready to welcome you into a serene retreat

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JoEllen Neagle Caron

Compass Listed on: 02/20/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Courtney Durkin

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Eileen Hamel

Conway - Scituate

Conway - Scituate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,766 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Cushing Elementary School
  • Gates Middle School
  • Scituate High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1166782

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,350

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Beadboard, Pedestal Sink
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1766
  • Living Area: 1766
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 503.4
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 510.76
  • MAIN SO: A14050

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Storage, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1166782
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Size Area: 0.56
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24480
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 253
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7350
  • Tax Book Number: 41283

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Scituate High
  • Elementary School: Cushing
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gates Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Shanahan Ft and Shanahan
Bought by
Wilhelm Martin and Maheras Aspasia
Seller's Agent
JoEllen Neagle Caron
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Eileen Hamel
Conway - Scituate
List Price
$889,000
Sold Price
$902,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
1.46%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$913,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,470
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$541,200
Outstanding Balance
$539,315
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$374,155

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Shanahan Edward D and Shanahan Rae C
Bought by
Shanahan Ft

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2011
Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Bahamonde Marty J and Healey Susan A
Bought by
Shanahan Edward D and Shanahan Rae C
Seller's Agent
Jackie Braga
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Martin
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$464,900
Sold Price
$422,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,900
-9.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%
Original Mortgage
$383,598
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Mcnamara Barbara B
Bought by
Bahamonde Marty J and Healey Susan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Quit Claim Deed $902,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $902,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $422,000 --
Deed $422,000 --
Deed $445,000 --
Deed $445,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $541,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $541,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $383,598 FHA
Previous Owner $110,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $356,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $902,000 +1.5% $511 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $889,000 +110.7% $503 / Sq Ft
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Sold $422,000 -4.1% $239 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/12/2012 03/12/12 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2012 01/26/12 Price Changed $439,900 -2.2% $249 / Sq Ft
11/15/2011 11/15/11 Price Changed $449,900 -2.2% $255 / Sq Ft
10/04/2011 10/04/11 Price Changed $459,900 -1.1% $260 / Sq Ft
08/23/2011 08/23/11 For Sale $464,900 -- $263 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $7,350 $735,700 $380,200 $355,500
2024 $7,194 $694,400 $345,700 $348,700
2023 $7,137 $646,000 $331,700 $314,300
2022 $7,137 $565,500 $301,800 $263,700
2021 $6,804 $510,400 $287,400 $223,000
2020 $6,637 $491,600 $276,300 $215,300
2019 $6,514 $474,100 $270,900 $203,200
2018 $6,262 $448,900 $259,000 $189,900
2017 $6,166 $437,600 $247,700 $189,900
2016 $5,870 $415,100 $225,200 $189,900
2015 $5,438 $415,100 $225,200 $189,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73337049

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SCIT-000037-000001-000015A