17 Indian Trail, Osterville, MA 02655 (MLS# 22502840)
17 Indian Trail, Osterville, MA 02655
$20,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
8
Baths:
9
Square Footage:
7,310
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
323,651
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$20,000,000
List Date:
6/27/2025
Last Modified:
12/23/2025
Overview
Description
A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees.
The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages—including a former art studio converted into a private suite—and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline.
With over five hundred feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
Listing Details MLS# 22502840
Contract Info
- Original List Price
- 23850000
- List Price/SqFt
- 3262.65
Legal and Taxes
- Street #
- 17
- Street Name
- Indian
- Street Suffix
- Trail
- County
- Barnstable
- Town
- Barnstable
- Village
- Osterville
- State
- MA
- Zip Code
- 02655
- Tax ID
- 070-009-004
- Estimated Annual Taxes
- 74701
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Building Assessments
- 1858800
- Other Assessments
- 306500
- Total Assessment
- 9002100
- Title Reference - Book
- C199323
- Lead Base Paint
- Unknown
- Flood Ins Required
- No
- Mass Use Code
- 10 - Multiple Use Property
- Nitrogen Sensitive Area
- Yes
- Title Reference - Page
- No
General Property Info
- Region
- Mid-Cape
- Subdivision
- Oyster Harbors
- School District
- Barnstable
- Zoning
- RF-1
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1954
- Renovated
- No
- Total Finished Space
- 7310
- Field Card SqFt
- 7310
- Total Rooms
- 21
- Stories
- 2
- Private Pool
- No
- Private Dock
- Yes
- Leased Land
- No
- Lot Size SqFt
- 323651
- Lot Size Source
- Field Card
- Acres
- 7.43
- Association
- Yes
- Fee Amount
- 4500
- Fee Frequency
- Annually
- Membership Required
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- # of Cars
- 4
- # of Parking Spaces
- 8
- Year Round
- Yes
- Bedrooms - Total
- 8
- Baths - Full
- 9
- Baths - Total
- 9
- Golf Course Front
- No
- Golf Course View
- No
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water Body
- Seapuit River
- Waterfront Type
- Rivers
- Water Body Type
- See Remarks
- Water Access Type
- Private
- Waterview
- Yes
- Water Body View
- Nantucket Sound
- Waterview Type
- Ocean
- Miles to Beach
- 0 - .1
- Property Includes Recording Devices
- Yes
- Device Records
- Both Audio and Video
- Basement
- Yes
- Baths - Half
- 0
Status Change Info
- Concessions
- No
- Estimated Selling Date
- 2025-12-22
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-10-23
- Sold Date
- 2025-12-23
- Sold Price/SqFt
- 2735.98
- SP/AV
- 2.22
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees. The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages—including a former art studio converted into a private suite—and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline. With over five hundred feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
- Directions to Property
- Oyster Harbors Island. Directions will be provided by security attendant.
Street Description
- Private
- Yes
More Information
Special Listing Cond
- None
- Yes
Year Built Desc
- Approximate
- Yes
Basement Description
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Association Fee Incl
- Rubbish Removal
- Yes
- Security
- Yes
- Snow Removal
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Yes
Foundation Details
- Other
- Yes
Private Dock Description
- None
- Yes
Floors
- Hardwood
- Yes
Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Yes
Roof Description
- Shingle
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Siding Description
- Shingle
- Yes
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Heating
- Hot Water
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Fuel Type
- Oil
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Hot Water
- Water Heater
- Yes
Hot Water Source
- Oil
- Yes
Other Structures
- Greenhouse
- Yes
- Outbuilding
- Yes
- Tennis Court(s)
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Garden
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Underground Sprinkler System
- Yes
Property Features
Street Description:
Private
Special Listing Cond:
None
Architectural Style:
Contemporary
Year Built Desc:
Approximate
Basement Description:
Other - See Remarks
Foundation Details:
Other
Association Fee Incl:
Rubbish Removal; Security; Snow Removal
Floors:
Hardwood
Private Dock Description:
None
Other Structures:
Greenhouse; Outbuilding; Tennis Court(s)
Exterior Features:
Garden; Outdoor Shower; Underground Sprinkler System
Roof Description:
Shingle; Wood
Siding Description:
Shingle; Wood Siding
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Heating:
Hot Water
Cooling:
Central Air
Fuel Type:
Oil
Water:
Public
Hot Water:
Water Heater
Hot Water Source:
Oil
Documents
Lead Paint Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
LandVest, Inc.
Listing Agent:
Kelly Crosby
Last Updated: December - 23 - 2025
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