T
Seller's Agent in 2025
The Cape House Team
William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services
749 S Main St Centerville, MA 02632
Centerville Neighborhood
10
Beds
8
Baths
8,834
Sq Ft
1.79
Acres
Highlights
- Deep Water Access
- River Front
- Wood Flooring
- Heated In Ground Pool
- 1.79 Acre Lot
- 8 Fireplaces
About This Home
As of June 2025Before Cape Cod was a popular vacation destination, Helen J. Quinn, heiress to the Grand Union grocery chain, purchased almost 20 acres of land by the Centerville River. This property was Mrs. Quinn's personal estate, later dubbed 'Sandcastle' for its sandy English stucco exterior. Brilliantly designed for hosting family or guests, the layout is timeless, with formal spaces on the entry side of the property and sunny, glassed-in rooms the length of the water side, offering 180 degree views of Craigville River and Nantucket Sound. With 8 bedrooms in the main house and a full, 1400-sq ft apartment above the separate 4 bay carriage house, there's space for everyone. A deep water dock connected to ''the best boathouse on the river,'' makes day trips to Nantucket possible, or store a launch to zip across the river for sunbathing on the white sands of Long Beach. A brand new sea wall and elevated back yard were installed summer 2024.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Cape House Team
William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services Listed on: 09/15/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $51,739
Year Built
- Built in 1924 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 1.79 Acre Lot
- River Front
- Near Conservation Area
- Garden
- Property is zoned CBDCRNB
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 8,834 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 8 Fireplaces
- Interior Basement Entry
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 10 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Heated Spa
- Gunite Pool
- Outdoor Shower
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Additional Features
- Deep Water Access
- Property is near shops
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 185012001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 2022
Sold by
Rance E Crain Ret and Crain
Bought by
Sandcastle Family Hldg
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 26, 2015
Sold by
Crain Ramsay E
Bought by
Rance E Crain Ret
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $5,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $3,500,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $1,285,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $285,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $1,433,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | Sold | $6,500,000 | -10.3% | $736 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2025 04/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/17/2025 02/17/25 | Price Changed | $7,250,000 | -14.7% | $821 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2024 09/09/24 | Price Changed | $8,500,000 | -14.1% | $962 / Sq Ft |
| 07/23/2024 07/23/24 | For Sale | $9,900,000 | +52.3% | $1,121 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2024 07/22/24 | Off Market | $6,500,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/14/2023 12/14/23 | Price Changed | $9,900,000 | -10.0% | $1,121 / Sq Ft |
| 09/15/2023 09/15/23 | For Sale | $11,000,000 | -- | $1,245 / Sq Ft |
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®
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 | $54,720 | $6,763,900 | $3,658,200 | $3,105,700 |
| 2024 | $52,493 | $6,721,200 | $3,658,200 | $3,063,000 |
| 2023 | $50,456 | $6,049,900 | $3,345,600 | $2,704,300 |
| 2022 | $47,129 | $4,888,900 | $2,535,100 | $2,353,800 |
| 2021 | $45,605 | $4,347,500 | $2,405,200 | $1,942,300 |
| 2020 | $49,094 | $4,479,400 | $2,654,400 | $1,825,000 |
| 2019 | $48,357 | $4,287,000 | $2,654,400 | $1,632,600 |
| 2018 | $47,244 | $4,210,700 | $2,794,200 | $1,416,500 |
| 2017 | $44,745 | $4,158,500 | $2,794,200 | $1,364,300 |
| 2016 | $45,254 | $4,151,700 | $2,787,400 | $1,364,300 |
| 2015 | $45,393 | $4,183,700 | $2,674,200 | $1,509,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
-
John Hopkins
Buyer's Agent in 2025
John Hopkins
Frank A Sullivan Real Estate
(508) 320-9461
7 in this area
55 Total Sales
Map
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 22303969
APN: CENT-000185-000000-000012-000001
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
All data relating to real estate for sale on this page comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Detailed information about real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than CC&I Assoc. of REALTORS®, Inc. includes the name of the listing company. Neither the listing company nor CC&I Assoc. of REALTORS®, Inc. shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm any item before relying on it in a purchase decision. All properties are subject to prior sale, changes, or withdrawal. Copyright 2025 © Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
Nearby Homes