$5,700,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2012

77 Towhee Ln Orleans, MA 02653

6 Beds
7 Baths
941 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$6,057 Per Sq Ft

33% Below List Price

270 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Waterfront
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Orleans Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2012

The Best Waterfront Estate & Family Compound on Pleasant Bay. This stunning multi-dwelling one-of-a-kind family compound estate has approx. 345 feet of saltwater frontage on Pleasant Bay with access to the Atlantic Ocean. Beautifully designed and finely crafted home with artistic details, finest amenities and state of the art mechanical systems. Understated casual elegance defines this exquisite home. Custom built home was site oriented to take full advantage of the 180 degree panoramic bay views. Rare two story boat house and charming guest cottage are also included in this property. This estate is truly for the discriminating buyer looking for the finest Cape Cod has to offer. Town approved 10 bedroom septic system. Six bedroom main house, four are being ulitized as en-suite bedrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alberti Team

oldCape Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/10/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

John Ricotta

John C Ricotta & Assoc. License #126594-B

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,169

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Cedar Closet
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near place of worship
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 93040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,169

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Has Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Road Frontage Type: Dead End Street, Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Pleasant Bay
  • Directions: Available upon scheduled appointment.
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet(s), Wine Cooler, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Sound System, Pantry, Linen Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Other, Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bedroom 3, View, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Private Full Bath
  • Dining Room Features: View, Dining Room, Built-in Features
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Description: Countertop(s): Granite,Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bedroom 4, View, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Private Full Bath
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Description: Fireplace(s): Gas,Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 18
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bedroom 2, View, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Private Full Bath
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), View, Fireplace, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen, View, Built-in Features, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Room Living Room Area: 442
  • Living Room Features: View, Living Room
  • Room Kitchen Area: 594
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 432
  • Room Dining Room Area: 260
  • Master Bathroom Features: Private Full Bath

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Yard, Underground Sprinkler
  • Lot Features: Conservation Area, School, Medical Facility, Major Highway, House of Worship, Near Golf Course, Shopping, Gentle Sloping, Views, Level, Cleared, Sloped, East of Route 6, South of Route 28, South of 6A
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Salt, Other - See Remarks
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Property Condition: Actual
  • Roof: Asphalt, Pitched

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Basement, Stone/Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Nauset

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900
  • Parcel #: 93040
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2004

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 25169
  • Tax Book Number: N/A

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $9,995,000 -9.1% $1,356 / Sq Ft
07/18/2024 07/18/24 For Sale $10,995,000 +92.9% $1,491 / Sq Ft
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Sold $5,700,000 -32.9% $6,057 / Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2011 06/10/11 For Sale $8,500,000 -- $9,033 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Rhinesmith

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Chris Rhinesmith

    Compass Massachusetts, LLC

    (617) 967-0987

    5 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Chris Rhinesmith
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Alberti Team

    oldCape Sotheby's International Realty

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Ricotta

    John C Ricotta & Assoc.

    (508) 945-5000

    25 Total Sales

    John Ricotta
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Map

Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21105482

Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: ORLE M:093.0 B:0004 L:0000.0

Massachusetts Barnstable County Orleans 02653

77 Towhee Ln, Orleans, MA

This home is located at 77 Towhee Ln, Orleans, MA 02653 and is currently priced at $5,700,000, approximately $6,057 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 77 Towhee Ln is a home located in Barnstable County with nearby schools including Orleans Elementary School, Nauset Regional Middle School, and Nauset Regional High School.

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