749 S Main St

8,834 Sq. Ft.
$736 / Sq. Ft.
8,834
Sq. Ft.
$736
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Before 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...Before 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.
  1. Listed by The Cape House Team • William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services

Property Details for 749 South Main Street

Village
Centerville
School District
Barnstable
Style
Tudor
Waterfront Type
Rivers
Waterview Type
Rivers
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
Num Parking Spaces
6.00
LISTING UPDATED: 06/13/2025 09:13 AM

Property Details for 749 South Main Street

StatusClosed
MLS #22303969
Days on Market583
Taxes$51,739 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1924
Lot Size1.79 AC / 77,972 SF
CountyBarnstable County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, The Cape House Team

Sold By Frank A Sullivan Real Estate, John J Hopkins

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Building Information for 749 South Main Street

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size1.79 AC / 77,972 SF

Payment Calculator

$35,991 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,680

Property Taxes

$4,312

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 749 South Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Rt 6 to Exit 68, S on 132, S on Phinneys Lane to S Main St. Look for Raveis sign. Or use GPS.
  • Title Reference - Book: C207754
  • SqFt Source: Plans
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Location Description:South of Route 28: Yes
  • Region: Mid-Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02632
  • Street Number: 749
  • Water Body Name: Centerville River
  • MLSAreaMajor: Barnstable
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Centerville River
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Garage Description:Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Description:Improved Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Association: No
  • Membership Required: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $51,739
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: CBDCRNB
  • Tax ID: 185-012-001
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Scenic View(s)
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 77972
  • Sqft Total: 8834
  • Field Card SqFt: 6450
  • Additional Finished Space: 2384
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 8834.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $6,049,900
  • Land Assessments: $3,345,600
  • Building Assessments: $1,858,400
  • Other Assessments: $845,900
  • Year Renovated: 2021.0
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: Yes: verify w/insurance agent
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1924
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Central Air
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower, Garden
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Deep Water
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Siding Description:Stucco: Yes
  • Waterfront Description: East, South, West
  • Private Pool YN: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walk Out: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Separate Living Qtrs:Detached: Yes
  • Separate Living Qtrs:Second Floor: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Baths - Full: 1
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Baths - Total: 1
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 1
  • Total Rooms: 16
  • Baths Total: 8
  • Baths Full: 6
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 10
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 16
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.20
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 8
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 749 South Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73163694

$6,500,000—
Jun 12, 2025

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$6,500,000—
Apr 22, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73163694

$7,250,000—
Apr 22, 2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

—
Apr 22, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73163694

—
Apr 22, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73163694

—
Feb 17, 2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$7,250,000—
Jul 21, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73163694

$9,900,000—
Jul 21, 2024

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$9,900,000—
Sep 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73163694

$11,000,000—
Sep 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$11,000,000—
Dec 28, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86555517

$2,532,500—
Dec 28, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86559238

$2,532,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73163694

$6,500,000
06/12/2025

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$6,500,000
04/22/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73163694

$7,250,000
04/22/2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

—
04/22/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73163694

—
04/22/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73163694

—
02/17/2025

Price Change

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$7,250,000
07/21/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73163694

$9,900,000
07/21/2024

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$9,900,000
09/26/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73163694

$11,000,000
09/15/2023

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22303969

$11,000,000
12/28/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86555517

$2,532,500
12/28/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #86559238

$2,532,500

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

Public Records for 749 South Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,658,200Additions$3,105,700Total$6,763,900
Tax Record2025$54,720 ($4,560 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Baths4Total Finished SqFt6,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,450 SqFtStories2Lot Size77,972 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningRDCountyBARNSTABLEAPNCENT M:185 L:012001

Schools near 749 South Main Street

This home is within Barnstable School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Centerville Elementary
PublicK to 3

Barnstable United Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Barnstable Intermediate School
Public6 to 7

Barnstable High School
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services, The Cape House Team

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