
56 Rip Van Winkle Way Bourne, MA 02532
About This Home
As of November 2012Salt waterfront property with 480' of sandy beach frontage on Buttermilk Bay, with panoramic views on 3 sides! Why cross the bridge? Mediterranean-style stucco home circa 1939 with modern addition built in 1982; blending the old with the new in a unique fashion. Great home for entertaining, launch your boat, swim, fish or dig quahogs; flagstone walkways and patios surrounded by lush gardens, give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Priced well below assessed value!
Last Buyer's Agent
Joseph Melanson
Century 21 Signature Properties License #448009389
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$9,560
Year Built
1939
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Flood Plain, Level
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1939
Interior Features
- Has Basement: No
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Amenities: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Energy: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Insulation: Partial, Blown In
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Finish - Cement Plaster
- Bedroom 2: First Floor, 12X17
- Bedroom 3: First Floor, 13X12
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 17X11
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: First Floor
- Bathroom #3: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 29X11
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 23X19
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 20X15
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Hard Wood Floor, Bay/Bow Windows
- Family Room: First Floor, 16X12
Exterior Features
- Waterfront Property: Yes
- Construction: Frame, Stone/Concrete
- Exterior: Shingles, Stone, Stucco
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Storage Shed, Outdoor Shower
- Foundation: Slab
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Attached, Heated, Storage, Work Area
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 4
Utilities
- Heat Zones: 4
- Hot Water: Oil, Tankless
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $280,000 | -- | |
Deed | $280,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $417,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $57,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $90,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/02/2025 06/02/25 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | 0.0% | $774 / Sq Ft |
05/10/2025 05/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/05/2025 05/05/25 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | +295.2% | $774 / Sq Ft |
11/30/2012 11/30/12 | Sold | $582,000 | -11.8% | $210 / Sq Ft |
10/14/2012 10/14/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/29/2012 07/29/12 | For Sale | $660,000 | -- | $238 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,560 | $1,224,100 | $513,900 | $710,200 |
2024 | $9,349 | $1,165,700 | $489,400 | $676,300 |
2023 | $8,943 | $1,015,100 | $416,500 | $598,600 |
2022 | $8,490 | $841,400 | $368,600 | $472,800 |
2021 | $8,248 | $765,800 | $335,400 | $430,400 |
2020 | $8,035 | $748,100 | $332,200 | $415,900 |
2019 | $7,616 | $724,600 | $332,200 | $392,400 |
2018 | $6,695 | $635,200 | $316,500 | $318,700 |
2017 | $6,630 | $643,700 | $344,800 | $298,900 |
2016 | $5,713 | $562,300 | $344,800 | $217,500 |
2015 | $5,662 | $562,300 | $344,800 | $217,500 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
James Abdu
Upper Cape Realty Corp.
(508) 685-4747
3 in this area
26 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2012
Jennifer Spadea Bennett
Conway - Plymouth
(508) 317-6636
2 in this area
29 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2012
Joseph Melanson
Century 21 Signature Properties
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71415842

APN: BOUR-000193-000000-000029
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