196 Shore Road, Chatham, MA 02633 (MLS# 22504216)

196 Shore Road, Chatham, MA 02633

$25,000,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 13,388 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 139,392 Status: Pending
Current Price: $25,000,000 List Date: 8/28/2025 Last Modified: 3/18/2026

Overview

Description

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire The Hawthorne in the heart of esteemed Chatham! Family-owned and operated since 1959, THE HAWTHORNE motel (32 total units) is offered for sale for the first time in 66 years! Perched on 3.2 ACRES with SWEEPING PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS of Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the property features an expansive lawn and PRISTINE PRIVATE BEACH with nearly 150 linear feet of ocean frontage. 196 SHORE ROAD is a short walk from boutique shops, fine dining, Chatham Seaside Links golf course, the famed Fish Pier and the iconic Chatham Lighthouse. THE HAWTHORNE offers the next owner the flexibility to continue operating a distinguished hospitality business, potentially expand on the existing improvements, completely redevelop a commercial property or give life to an unparalleled residential masterpiece. Buyer prospects are responsible for all due diligence. Don't miss this PREMIER OCEANFRONT OPPORTUNITY in the undeniably FINEST LOCATION in all of Cape Cod!

Listing Details MLS# 22504216

Contract Info

Original List Price
25000000
List Price/SqFt
1867.34

Legal and Taxes

Street #
196
Street Name
Shore
Street Suffix
Road
County
Barnstable
Town
Chatham
Village
Chatham
State
MA
Zip Code
02633
Tax ID
16E-15-3
Estimated Annual Taxes
25773
Tax Year
2025
Title Reference - Book
1059
Title Reference - Page
285
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Mass Use Code
301 - Motel
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
Yes
Building Assessments
0
Other Assessments
0
Total Assessment
0

General Property Info

Region
Lower Cape
Primary Sub-Type
Other
School District
Monomoy
Zoning
R40
# of Buildings
3
Stories
12
# of Units
32
Total Finished Space
13388
Additional Finished Space
13388
Additional SqFt Source
Public Records
Condo
No
Association
No
Year Built
1959
Renovated
No
Business w/Real Estate
No
Lot Size SqFt
139392
Lot Size Source
Estimated
Acres
3.2
# of Parking Spaces
32
Golf Course Front
No
Golf Course View
No
Waterfront
Yes
Water Body
Pleasant Bay
Waterfront Type
Bay/Harbor
Water Body Type
Salt
Water Access Type
Private
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Pleasant Bay
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Residential Units
Yes
Total # Res Units
32
Commercial Units
No
Industrial Units
No
Property Includes Recording Devices
No
Total # Comm Units
0
Total # Industrial Units
0

Status Change Info

Estimated Selling Date
2026-06-30
Under Contract Date
2026-03-17

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire The Hawthorne in the heart of esteemed Chatham! Family-owned and operated since 1959, THE HAWTHORNE motel (32 total units) is offered for sale for the first time in 66 years! Perched on 3.2 ACRES with SWEEPING PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS of Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the property features an expansive lawn and PRISTINE PRIVATE BEACH with nearly 150 linear feet of ocean frontage. 196 SHORE ROAD is a short walk from boutique shops, fine dining, Chatham Seaside Links golf course, the famed Fish Pier and the iconic Chatham Lighthouse. THE HAWTHORNE offers the next owner the flexibility to continue operating a distinguished hospitality business, potentially expand on the existing improvements, completely redevelop a commercial property or give life to an unparalleled residential masterpiece. Buyer prospects are responsible for all due diligence. Don't miss this PREMIER OCEANFRONT OPPORTUNITY in the undeniably FINEST LOCATION in all of Cape Cod!
Directions to Property
Route 28 to Shore Road

Special Listing Cond

None
Yes

More Information

Basement Description

Interior Access
Yes

Building/Business

Building Name
The Hawthorne

Present Use

Hotel/Motel
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes
Parking Lot
Yes
Paved
Yes

Waterview Direction

East
Yes

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter
Yes

Water View Desc

Beach
Yes
Harbor
Yes
Ocean
Yes
Private
Yes
Salt
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes

Walls

Wood
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Building Const

Wood Frame
Yes

Exterior Features

Curb Cuts
Yes

Roof Description

Asphalt
Yes

Siding Description

Shingle
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Hot Water

Water Heater
Yes

Hot Water Source

Electric
Yes

Laundry

Shared
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: None Present Use: Hotel/Motel Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street; Parking Lot; Paved Waterview Direction: East Water View Desc: Beach; Harbor; Ocean; Private; Salt Floors: Carpet; Tile Walls: Wood Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter Basement Description: Interior Access Building Const: Wood Frame Roof Description: Asphalt Siding Description: Shingle; Wood Siding Heating: Forced Air; Hot Water Cooling: Wall Unit(s) Fuel Type: Electric; Natural Gas Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Electric Sewer: Private Sewer Laundry: Shared
Listing Office: Related Beal Sales, LLC
Listing Agent: Michael Tammaro
IDX
Last Updated: March - 18 - 2026
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