749 South Main Street

Barnstable, MA 02632

$8,500,000
Price
10
Beds
6
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
8,834 Sq. Ft.
$962 / Sq. Ft.
8,834
Sq. Ft.
$962
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. Several homes for her family and even a huge kennel for her dogs were built, but the most magnificent of all was Mrs. Quinn's personal estate, at 749 S Main St., 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...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. Several homes for her family and even a huge kennel for her dogs were built, but the most magnificent of all was Mrs. Quinn's personal estate, at 749 S Main St., 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 9 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.
  1. Listed by Katie Clancy • William Raveis Real Estate & Homes Services

Property Details for 749 South Main Street

Town
Barnstable
MLS Area
Centerville
Area
MA-Barnstable-Centerville, MA-Barnstable
Architectural Style
Tudor
Style
Tudor
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 09/14/2024 03:18 AM

Property Details for 749 South Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73163694
Days on Market452
Taxes$50,456 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1924
CountyBarnstable County

Building Information for 749 South Main Street

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

Property Information for 749 South Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 8834.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Guest House, Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground Heated, Guest House, Outdoor Shower, Patio
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, River, Sound, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: River, Sound
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Parking Features: Detached
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • 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
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:185 L:012001,2205387
  • Assessments: $6,049,900
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 10
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 749 South Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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$3,063,000Total$6,721,200
Tax Record2024$52,493 ($4,374 / 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

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749 South Main Street is a single family home for sale in Barnstable, MA 02632. This property was listed for sale on September 26, 2023 by William Raveis Real Estate & Homes Services, it's currently listed at $8,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 452 days and was last sold on December 28, 1990. This listing's school district is Barnstable School District. Nearby schools include Centerville Elementary, Barnstable United Elementary School and Barnstable Intermediate School. 749 South Main Street is a 10-bed, 7-bath, 8,834 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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