2 & 7 Skunks Bluff, Orleans, MA 02653 (MLS# 22003964)

2 & 7 Skunks Bluff, Orleans, MA 02653

$5,400,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 4,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 57,935 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,400,000 List Date: 6/28/2020 Last Modified: 8/17/2026

Overview

Description

The jewel of Nauset Heights is available for the first time in generations. Skunks Bluff is an elevated, verdant plateau overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and home to one of the finest waterfront compounds on Cape Cod. Located in the quintessentially New England Coastal village of East Orleans it offers unparallelled, sweeping salt water views and a mosaic of natural beauty that will take your breath away. These are the vistas that inspired Beston and Thoreau to pen their masterpieces. See whales breach offshore and ospreys circle overhead from the expansive lawn of the main house, or walk down your private stairway to the Cape Cod National Seashore to harvest clams, fish for stripers or swim in the protected inlet. Meander over the dunes or drive out on the residents' side to pristine Nauset Beach, spanning nine miles and three towns from The Coast Guard Station in Eastham to the dune shacks of Chatham. The main residence is spacious and airy with a casual, welcoming ambience. Its four ...

Supplements: The cathedral great room features walls of glass and a wood burning fireplace. The dining area is large enough to accommodate a dozen guests. The three bedroom, two bath year-round guest house has a charming rusticity with its exposed beams and rough sawn accents. It evokes images of windswept winter evenings or kids gathering for outdoor showers a ...

Listing Details MLS# 22003964

Contract Info

Original List Price
7950000
List Price/SqFt
1534.09

Legal and Taxes

Street #
2 & 7
Street Name
Skunks Bluff
County
Barnstable
Town
Orleans
Village
Orleans
State
MA
Zip Code
02653
Tax ID
13-68-0
Estimated Annual Taxes
26816
Tax Year
2020
Building Assessments
980700
Other Assessments
222100
Total Assessment
3769300
Title Reference - Book
27973-44
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
No
Elevation Certificate
No
Mass Use Code
109 - Residential, multiple houses

General Property Info

Region
Lower Cape
School District
Nauset
Zoning
R
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1990
Renovated
No
Total Finished Space
4400
Additional SqFt Source
Estimated
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
57935
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Acres
1.33
Irregular
Yes
Garage
Yes
# of Cars
2
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
7
Baths - Full
5
Baths - Half
2
Baths - Total
7
Separate Living Qtrs
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Water Body
Atlantic Ocean
Waterfront Type
Oceanfront
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Atlantic Ocean
Waterview Type
Ocean
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
2
Property Includes Recording Devices
No

Status Change Info

Concessions
No
Estimated Selling Date
2020-12-23
Under Contract Date
2020-11-02
Sold Date
2020-12-22
Sold Price/SqFt
1227.27
SP/AV
1.43

Sep Living Qtrs Info

Beds
3
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Total
2

Sewer

Septic Tank Description
Title V Grade Level

More Information

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
Third
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Property Features

Street Description: Private; Unpaved Special Listing Cond: None Architectural Style: Contemporary Year Built Desc: Actual Basement Description: Finished; Full; Interior Access; Walk-Out Access Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Poured Lot Features: Cleared; Level Garage Description: Attached; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Parking Features: Gravel; Shell Separate Living Qtrs: Detached Waterfront Desc: Ocean Water Access: Salt Beach Description: Ocean Beach Ownership: Public Waterview Direction: East; North; South Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Interior Features: Attic Storage; Linen Closet; Mud Room; Pantry; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Patio And Porch Features: Deck Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard; Underground Sprinkler System Roof Description: Asphalt; Pitched Siding Description: Barnboard Sewer: Septic Tank Heating: Hot Water Cooling: Central Air; Wall Unit(s) Fuel Type: Oil Water: Public Hot Water: Tankless Water Heater Hot Water Source: Oil Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Living/Dining Combo; Office; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Primary Bedroom 19.00 18.00 First
Bedroom 2 14.00 14.00 Second
Bedroom 3 15.00 11.00 Second
Bedroom 4 23.00 16.00 Second
Foyer 22.00 7.00 First
Laundry 11.00 First
Living/Dining Combo
Dining Room 17.00 12.00 First
Living Room 21.00 19.00 First
Kitchen 17.00 13.00 First
Office 15.00 20.00 Third
Family Room 18.00 20.00
IDX
Listing Office: Cove Road Real Estate
Listing Agent: Jeffrey E Cusack
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026
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