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: 3/30/2026

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
Basement: Yes

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
Conservation Area: Yes
Golf Course: Yes
In Town Location: Yes
Marina: Yes

More Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Ceiling Fan: Yes
Closet: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Shared Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 2: Yes
Closet: Yes
Shared Full Bath: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 3: Yes
Closet: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4 Level: Second Floor
Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 4: Yes
Closet: Yes
Private Full Bath: Yes

Foyer

Foyer Level: First Floor

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level: First Floor
Countertops: Yes
Flooring: Vinyl
Laundry Room: Yes
Sink: Yes

Living Room

Fireplace: Wood Burning
Flooring: Wood
Living Room: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room Level: First Floor
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Flooring: Wood
Dining Room: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First Floor
Countertops: Granite
Flooring: Vinyl
Stove: Electric
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Kitchen: Yes

Other Room 1

Room Type: Home Office
Level: First Floor

Other Room 2

Room Type: Family Room
Level: First Floor

Other Room 3

Room Type: Sitting Room

Sewer

Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 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 and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information
Directions to Property: .Main Street Cotuit to Left on Oceanview Ave. Close to Cross Street, to 188 on right.

Street Description

Paved: Yes

Special Listing Cond

None: Yes

Location Description

South of Route 28: Yes

Lot Features

Cleared: Yes
Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Year Built Desc

Approximate: Yes
Cer. Historic: Yes

Basement Description

Interior Access: Yes
Partial: Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes
Paved: Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes
Brick/Mortar: Yes

Floors

Hardwood: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes

Roof Description

Asphalt: Yes
Pitched: Yes

Siding Description

Clapboard: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Fuel Type

Oil: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Hot Water

Water Heater: Yes

Hot Water Source

Electric: Yes

Living/Dining Combo

No: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Interior Features

HU Cable TV: Yes
Linen Closet: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Screened Porch: Yes

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 Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom; Built-Ins; Cathedral Ceiling; Ceiling Fan; Closet; Shared Full Bath Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2; Closet; Shared Full Bath Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3; Closet Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4; Closet; Private Full Bath Laundry Room: Laundry Room; Sink Living Room: Living Room; Built-Ins Dining Room: Dining Room; Built-Ins Kitchen: Kitchen; Eat-in Kitchen; Pantry 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 Heating: Hot Water Cooling: None Fuel Type: Oil Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Electric

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: March - 30 - 2026

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