Enjoy classic Cape Cod living in this Archibald-designed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Osterville's desirable Oyster Hills neighborhood. Filled with natural light, the home has been thoughtfully maintained and offers a fresh, inviting feel throughout. A spacious front-to-back living room with a granite-faced fireplace provides generous gathering space while preserving a more traditional floor plan. The eat-in kitchen features mahogany wide-plank floors and Southern pine beams, offering warmth and character, with opportunity for future personalization if desired. French doors open to an open-frame gazebo deck overlooking a private, wooded backyard. Refinished floors extend through the living room, dining room, and upstairs bedrooms. Additional highlights include first-floor laundry, wainscoting, built-in cabinetry, central air, and low-maintenance exterior finishes. Conveniently located near Osterville Village with sidewalks down to restaurants, shops, and a short stroll to Dowses Beach. Buyer to verify all information.
Pending
$1,195,000
53 Spice Lane, Osterville, MA 02655
3beds
1,740sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.44 Acres Lot
$1,201,500 Zestimate®
$687/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Granite-faced fireplaceCentral airOpen-frame gazebo deckFirst-floor laundryEat-in kitchenRefinished floorsLow-maintenance exterior finishes
- 23 days |
- 1,094 |
- 43 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 17 hours ago
Listed by:
Livia A Freitas Monteforte 508-274-6185,
Compass Massachusetts, LLC,
Vanessa Walker 774-238-2801,
Compass Massachusetts, LLC
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22600764
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Linen Closet, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First Floor
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: In Town Location, Medical Facility, Near Golf Course, Shopping, Public Tennis, South of Route 28
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: OSTE M:165 L:084
- Zoning: 1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt, Pitched
Condition
- Approximate
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Oyster Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Osterville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $687/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $917,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,129
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,201,500
$1.14M - $1.26M
$3,555/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$687/sqft |
Source:  CCIMLS #22600764 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+47.5%$687/sqft |
Source: CCIMLS #22600764 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Sold | $810,000-4.7%$466/sqft |
Source: CCIMLS #22006175 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2021 | Pending sale | $850,000$489/sqft |
Source: CCIMLS #22006175 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2021 | Contingent | $850,000$489/sqft |
Source: CCIMLS #22006175 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2020 | Price change | $850,000-5.5%$489/sqft |
Source: Kinlin Grover Real Estate #22006175 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $899,000$517/sqft |
Source: Kinlin Grover Real Estate #72726606 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,129 +6.1% | $881,200 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $6,718 +19.5% | $860,200 +27.6% |
| 2023 | $5,624 +1.9% | $674,400 +17.8% |
| 2022 | $5,518 +4.4% | $572,400 +13.6% |
| 2021 | $5,286 -1.7% | $503,900 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $5,375 +2.6% | $490,400 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $5,238 +0.8% | $464,400 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $5,194 +4.1% | $462,900 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $4,988 -14.1% | $463,600 -13% |
| 2016 | $5,809 +1.8% | $532,900 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $5,708 -0.8% | $526,100 -2.8% |
| 2014 | $5,754 +3.8% | $541,300 |
| 2013 | $5,543 +3.4% | $541,300 -0.5% |
| 2012 | $5,360 +5.4% | $544,200 +0.4% |
| 2011 | $5,084 +4% | $542,000 +0.1% |
| 2010 | $4,890 -1.1% | $541,500 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $4,942 +0.3% | $619,300 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $4,928 +15.2% | $647,600 -4.3% |
| 2007 | $4,276 +10.3% | $676,600 +10.1% |
| 2006 | $3,878 +34.7% | $614,600 +29.1% |
| 2005 | $2,880 -8.5% | $476,100 +69.6% |
| 2004 | $3,149 | $280,700 |
| 2003 | $3,149 +24.8% | $280,700 0% |
| 2001 | $2,524 | $280,800 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$6,571/mo
Principal & interest
$5964
Property taxes
$607
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Osterville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Barnstable United Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Barnstable High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 3.1 mi
- 8/10West Villages Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Barnstable
Source: CCIMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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