188 Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit, MA 02635 (MLS# 22504970)

188 Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit, MA 02635

$2,675,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,740 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,780 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,675,000 List Date: 10/15/2025 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22504970

Contract Info

Original List Price: 2950000
List Price/SqFt: 788.77

Legal and Taxes

Street #: 188
Street Name: Ocean View
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Barnstable
Town: Barnstable
Village: Cotuit
State: MA
Zip Code: 02635
Tax ID: 033-009-001
Estimated Annual Taxes: 18564.4
Tax Year: 2025
Building Assessments: 609100
Other Assessments: 35700
Total Assessment: 2169200
Title Reference - Book: 35165
Title Reference - Page: 149
Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
Lead Base Paint: Unknown
Asbestos: Unknown
Flood Ins Required: No
Elevation Certificate: No
Mass Use Code: 101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area: Yes

General Property Info

Region: Mid-Cape
School District: Barnstable
Zoning: RF
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1830
Renovated: Yes
Renovated Comments: Addition was built 1917. Septic system installed 1987. Rewired in 2010- new electrical box. Many of the windows replaced over the past 20 years. Roof installed 2011. New D Box 2025. Dates approx.
Total Finished Space: 3740
Field Card SqFt: 3740
Total Rooms: 10
Stories: 2
Private Pool: No
Private Dock: No
Leased Land: No
Lot Size SqFt: 21780
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Acres: 0.5
Association: No
Membership Required: No
Garage: No
Year Round: Yes
Bedrooms - Total: 5
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: Yes
Baths - Total: 4
Separate Living Qtrs: No
Golf Course Front: No
Golf Course View: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Miles to Beach: .1 - .3
Mi. to Beach Comments: Riley's Beach and Loop beach
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 3
Warranty Available: No
Property Includes Recording Devices: No

Status Change Info

Concessions: No
Estimated Selling Date: 2026-03-30
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-22
Sold Date: 2026-03-30
Sold Price/SqFt: 715.24
SP/AV: 1.23

Baths Per Level

Baths - Level 1: Yes
Baths - Level 2: 3

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1: Loop Beach
Convenient to Water Body 2: Ropes Beach
Convenient to Water Body 3: Cotuit Bay

More Information

Sewer

Septic Tank Description: Title V Grade Level

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Foyer Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Street Description: Paved Location Description: South of Route 28 Special Listing Cond: None Architectural Style: Colonial Year Built Desc: Approximate; Cer. Historic Basement Description: Interior Access; Partial Foundation Details: Block; Brick/Mortar Lot Features: Cleared; Level; Wooded Parking Features: Driveway; Paved Convenient To: Conservation Area; Golf Course; In Town Location; Marina Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Floors: Hardwood; Vinyl; Wood Interior Features: HU Cable TV; Linen Closet; Pantry Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Porch Exterior Features: Private Yard Fencing: Partial Roof Description: Asphalt; Pitched Siding Description: Clapboard; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Heating: Hot Water Cooling: None Fuel Type: Oil Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Electric Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Sitting Room

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Foyer	First
Laundry	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room
Kitchen	First
Office	First
Family Room	First
Sitting Room

Documents

Septic Design ›

188 Ocean View Dr. Neighborhood Overview ›

188 Ocean View Septic As Built ›

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Home Inspection Disclosure ›

COC and Invoice ›

Listing Office: Strawberry Hill R E

Listing Agent: Adrienne G Siegel

Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026

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