143 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 (MLS# 22601592)
143 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
New Listing
$1,995,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
7,270
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,841
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,995,000
List Date:
4/20/2026
Last Modified:
4/21/2026
Overview
Description
In the heart of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town, stands its oldest public site--the First Parish Meetinghouse, circa 1833--now transformed into a stunning 7,270 sq. ft. light-filled residence. Designed by noted architect Whittemore Peterson, this architectural masterpiece blends Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles. The property features five en-suite bedrooms, a soaring great room, six gas fireplaces, and a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances. Historic elements include a restored clock-tower steeple, granite foundation, and mahogany library, complemented by modern conveniences such as an elevator, central air, heated two-car garage, and street-level art gallery with private entrance. Ideally located on Main Street, just steps to shops, dining, Heritage Museums & Gardens, and under a mile to the Sandwich Boardwalk and Town Neck Beach. Explore the many allowable uses of this truly unique property.
Listing Details MLS# 22601592
Contract Info
- Original List Price
- 1995000
- List Price/SqFt
- 274.42
Legal and Taxes
- Street #
- 143
- Street Name
- Main
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- Barnstable
- Town
- Sandwich
- Village
- Sandwich
- State
- MA
- Zip Code
- 02563
- Tax ID
- SAND M:0073 B:0017
- Estimated Annual Taxes
- 13561
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Building Assessments
- 975800
- Total Assessment
- 1283000
- Lead Base Paint
- Unknown
- Flood Ins Required
- Not Verified
- Mass Use Code
- 101 - Residential, single family
- Nitrogen Sensitive Area
- No
- Other Assessments
- 0
General Property Info
- Region
- Upper Cape
- Sub-Area
- South Sandwich
- School District
- Sandwich
- Zoning
- Villag
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1833
- Renovated
- Yes
- Year Renovated
- 2017
- Total Finished Space
- 7270
- Field Card SqFt
- 7270
- Basement
- No
- Total Rooms
- 12
- Stories
- 3
- Private Pool
- No
- Private Dock
- No
- Leased Land
- No
- Lot Size SqFt
- 7841
- Lot Size Source
- Field Card
- Acres
- 0.18
- Garage
- Yes
- # of Cars
- 2
- Year Round
- Yes
- Bedrooms - Total
- 5
- Baths - Full
- 5
- Baths - Half
- Yes
- Baths - Total
- 6
- Golf Course Front
- No
- Golf Course View
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterview
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
- # Fireplaces
- 6
- Property Includes Recording Devices
- Yes
- Device Records
- Both Audio and Video
Convenient To
- Convenient to Water Body 1
- Town Neck Beach
- Cape Cod Rail Trail
- Yes
- Golf Course
- Yes
- House of Worship
- Yes
- In Town Location
- Yes
- Major Highway
- Yes
- Marina
- Yes
- School
- Yes
- Shopping
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Third Floor
- Balcony
- Yes
- Closet
- Yes
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Private Full Bath
- Yes
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level
- First Floor
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Closet
- Yes
- Private Full Bath
- Yes
More Information
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level
- First Floor
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Closet
- Yes
- Private Full Bath
- Yes
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Level
- First Floor
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Closet
- Yes
- Private Full Bath
- Yes
Living Room
- Living Room Level
- Second Floor
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Yes
Dining Room
- Dining Room Level
- Second Floor
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Yes
Kitchen
- Kitchen Level
- Second Floor
- Countertops
- Granite
- Pantry
- Yes
- Built-Ins
- Yes
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Yes
- Upgraded Cabinets
- Yes
Other Room 1
- Room Type
- Library
- Level
- Second Floor
DPR Eligibility
- DPR Eligible
- No
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- In the heart of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town, stands its oldest public site--the First Parish Meetinghouse, circa 1833--now transformed into a stunning 7,270 sq. ft. light-filled residence. Designed by noted architect Whittemore Peterson, this architectural masterpiece blends Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles. The property features five en-suite bedrooms, a soaring great room, six gas fireplaces, and a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances. Historic elements include a restored clock-tower steeple, granite foundation, and mahogany library, complemented by modern conveniences such as an elevator, central air, heated two-car garage, and street-level art gallery with private entrance. Ideally located on Main Street, just steps to shops, dining, Heritage Museums & Gardens, and under a mile to the Sandwich Boardwalk and Town Neck Beach. Explore the many allowable uses of this truly unique property.
- Directions to Property
- Main Street in the village to number 143.
Street Description
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Special Listing Cond
- None
- Yes
Location Description
- North of 6A
- Yes
Year Built Desc
- Approximate
- Yes
Parking Features
- Off Street
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Antique
- Yes
Garage Description
- Attached
- Yes
Foundation Details
- Stone
- Yes
Floors
- Carpet
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Sewer
- Innovative Alternative
- Yes
Roof Description
- Asphalt
- Yes
Siding Description
- Aluminum Siding
- Yes
- Clapboard
- Yes
- Vinyl Siding
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Fuel Type
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Hot Water
- Water Heater
- Yes
Hot Water Source
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Garden
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Gas Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Interior Features
- Elevator
- Yes
- Gas Dryer Hookup
- Yes
- Interior Balcony
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Recessed Lighting
- Yes
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Yes
- Washer Hookup
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
Property Features
Street Description:
Paved; Public
Location Description:
North of 6A
Special Listing Cond:
None
Architectural Style:
Antique
Year Built Desc:
Approximate
Foundation Details:
Stone
Garage Description:
Attached
Parking Features:
Off Street; Paved
Convenient To:
Cape Cod Rail Trail; Golf Course; House of Worship; In Town Location; Major Highway; Marina; School; Shopping
Primary Bedroom:
Balcony; Closet; Private Full Bath
Bedroom 2:
Closet; Private Full Bath
Bedroom 3:
Closet; Private Full Bath
Bedroom 4:
Closet; Private Full Bath
Living Room:
Cathedral Ceiling
Dining Room:
Cathedral Ceiling
Kitchen:
Built-Ins; Cathedral Ceiling; Pantry; Upgraded Cabinets
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Gas Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Floors:
Carpet; Tile; Wood
Interior Features:
Elevator; Gas Dryer Hookup; Interior Balcony; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer Hookup
Patio And Porch Features:
Patio
Exterior Features:
Garden
Roof Description:
Asphalt
Siding Description:
Aluminum Siding; Clapboard; Vinyl Siding
Sewer:
Innovative Alternative
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Fuel Type:
Natural Gas
Water:
Public
Hot Water:
Water Heater
Hot Water Source:
Natural Gas
Home Inspection Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listing Agent:
Cindy Houlihan
Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026
Broker Attribution:
choulihan@robertpaul.com
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