296 Central Ave

768 Sq. Ft.
$885 / Sq. Ft.
768
Sq. Ft.
$885
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Open Sun 6/1/25 10:30-12pm! Just in time to Celebrate Summer! Enjoy your Private Beach with this wonderful 1 bed/2 bath bungalow on Humarock Beach, Scituate with Surround Water Views! Open layout flows easily both inside to outside living. Kitchen features gas cooking, granite counters & large island for entertaining. Guest bath with blue-green tile shower. Savor the ocean view from the dining area & cozy up to the wood burning fireplace on the sofa. Fantastic primary suite with king-sized bed and...Open Sun 6/1/25 10:30-12pm! Just in time to Celebrate Summer! Enjoy your Private Beach with this wonderful 1 bed/2 bath bungalow on Humarock Beach, Scituate with Surround Water Views! Open layout flows easily both inside to outside living. Kitchen features gas cooking, granite counters & large island for entertaining. Guest bath with blue-green tile shower. Savor the ocean view from the dining area & cozy up to the wood burning fireplace on the sofa. Fantastic primary suite with king-sized bed and private bath with oversized walk-in shower and marble countertop. All furnishings included in sale! Full basement for storage, plus washer/dryer. Transferable Flood Insurance just $2,729/year! Renovations in last 4 years include: sea wall rebuilt plus decks and railings stained, new roof including structural reinforcements & solar panels installed, fireplace chimney rebuilt, primary suite and bath plus windows, storm shutters & more! Tall attic gives possibilities & short-term rentals allowed
  1. Listed by Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
  2. Listed by Kathleen J. Alexander • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
  3. Listed by Chris Brusil • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details for 296 Central Avenue

Town
Scituate
MLS Area
Humarock
Area
MA-Scituate-Humarock, MA-Scituate
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2025 08:01 PM

Property Details for 296 Central Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73349963
Days on Market74
Taxes$8,999 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyPlymouth County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Kathleen J. Alexander; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Chris Brusil

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team

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Building Information for 296 Central Avenue

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,064 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,314

Property Taxes

$750

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 296 Central Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 768.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, River, Frontage, Direct Access, Private, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Marsh, Ocean, Private
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Flood Insurance transferrable to buyer,$2,729/year. Title V complete & new septic 2020. Heating,cooking & grill are propane. Lot extends to low tide line on ocean side. Solar panel contract to be transferred to buyer,cost $150/mo with $1,000+ credit. For safety clean fireplace before using
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:069 B:001 L:008,1170705
  • Assessments: $900,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: .
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 296 Central Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73353957

$749,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73349963

$680,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73353957

$749,000—
Jun 7, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73349963

—
Jun 7, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73353957

—
Jun 7, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73349963

—
Jun 7, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73353957

—
May 16, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73349963

$749,000—
Apr 28, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73349963

$795,000—
Apr 28, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73353957

$795,000—
Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73353957

$845,000—
Mar 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73349963

$845,000—
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72653979

$488,000—
May 25, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72653979

—
May 25, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72653979

—
May 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72653979

$499,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73353957

$749,000
06/24/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73349963

$680,000
06/24/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73353957

$749,000
06/07/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73349963

—
06/07/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73353957

—
06/07/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73349963

—
06/07/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73353957

—
05/16/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73349963

$749,000
04/28/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73349963

$795,000
04/28/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73353957

$795,000
04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73353957

$845,000
03/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73349963

$845,000
08/03/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72653979

$488,000
05/25/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72653979

—
05/25/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72653979

—
05/09/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72653979

$499,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 296 Central Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$615,700Additions$160,600Total$776,300
Tax Record2024$8,042 ($670 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt768 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1968CountyPLYMOUTHAPNSCIT M:069 B:001 L:008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 296 Central Avenue

This home is within Scituate School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jenkins Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Gates Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Scituate High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Kathleen J. Alexander; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Chris Brusil

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