For sale

$1,250,000

181 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653

2beds

1,888sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

0.55 Acres Lot

$1,189,500 Zestimate^®

$662/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wrap around deckOverlooking rock harbor creek

Overlooking Rock Harbor Creek, this home offers a front row seat to the continuous, ever-changing show of nature within a marsh. Osprey, blue heron and snowy egrets are among the many stars that grace this tidal scene--viewed from the wrap around deck, family room, dining room and primary suite. Set above the reaches of high tide, this 2 bedroom home lives larger with finished spaces in the walk-out lower level. Outdoor living areas include a Koi pond and hot tub. Any cosmetic improvements are sure to enhance the value of this property--this home is all about the location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2

Heating

Hot Water

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Finished,Partial,Interior Entry,Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,888
Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Garden
Spa features: Heated
Has view: Yes
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Rivers
On waterfront: Yes
Body of water: Rock Harbor Creek

Lot

Size: 0.55 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding
Parcel number: ORLE M:017.0 B:0068 L:0000.0
Zoning: R
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Clapboard
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Updated/Remodeled, Approximate, Unknown/Mixed
New construction: No
Year built: 1949

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Orleans

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $662/sqft
Tax assessed value: $852,000
Annual tax amount: $5,206
Date on market: 1/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 161 days
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$1,189,500

$1.13M - $1.25M

$3,297/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/14/2026	Listed for sale	$1,250,000+8.7%$662/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #22600118 Report a problem
12/19/2025	Listing removed	$1,150,000$609/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #22504300 Report a problem
10/30/2025	Price change	$1,150,000-14.8%$609/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #22504300 Report a problem
9/1/2025	Listed for sale	$1,350,000+171.4%$715/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #22504300 Report a problem
7/6/2016	Sold	$497,475-2.5%$263/sqft
Source: CCIMLS #21510735 Report a problem
1/19/2016	Price change	$510,000-2.9%$270/sqft
Source: Kinlin Grover Real Estate #21510735 Report a problem
11/14/2015	Listed for sale	$525,000$278/sqft
Source: Kinlin Grover Real Estate #21510735 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,910 +3.6%	$786,800 +6.4%
2024	$4,740 +9.7%	$739,500 +6.6%
2023	$4,320 +9.8%	$693,400 +38.2%
2022	$3,933	$501,700
2021	$3,933 +5.5%	$501,700 +1.7%
2020	$3,729 +4.7%	$493,200 +2.5%
2019	$3,560 +14.9%	$481,100 +3%
2018	$3,098 +1.7%	$467,300 -2.9%
2017	$3,047 -0.8%	$481,300 +1.2%
2016	$3,071 +5%	$475,400 +4.3%
2015	$2,926 +3.5%	$455,800
2014	$2,826 +3.9%	$455,800 +2.2%
2013	$2,719 +9.1%	$445,800 +5.7%
2012	$2,492 +9.4%	$421,700 +3.2%
2011	$2,277 +11.2%	$408,800 +2.9%
2010	$2,047 +5.6%	$397,400
2009	$1,939 -3.1%	$397,400 -10.3%
2008	$2,002 +5.9%	$442,900
2007	$1,891 +2.7%	$442,900
2006	$1,842 -5.5%	$442,900 -0.3%
2005	$1,950 +17.8%	$444,300 +18.4%
2004	$1,655 -4.1%	$375,200 +11.3%
2003	$1,726 -13.4%	$337,100 +10.6%
2001	$1,994	$304,900