3 River Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 (MLS# 22601648)

3 River Street, Sandwich, MA 02563

$1,795,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,093 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,810 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,795,000 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

Set in the heart of Sandwich Village, this extraordinary historic property--once the ''Cobb Schoolhouse'' (circa 1852) and listed on the National Register--offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Perched on a gentle knoll, the home overlooks a sweeping lawn that leads to the sparkling waters of Mill Creek, winding from Shawme Pond to Cape Cod Bay. The landscape is alive with wildlife, including the annual herring run, creating a truly serene and picturesque setting. Completely renovated in 2023, the home features a stunning addition by Rick Anderson Builders, thoughtfully designed in collaboration with the current owners. The result is a warm, distinctive living space filled with character and comfort. The sunlit living room showcases oversized ''schoolhouse'' windows, antique beamed ceilings, a paneled gas fireplace wall, and custom built-in shelving and entertainment center--details that bring both elegance and a touch of whimsy to every corner. The ... (Read more)

Supplements: A year-round sunroom offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect retreat in every season. A first-floor ensuite bedroom--currently used as a library/office--provides flexibility for guests or work-from-home living. The entire second floor is dedicated to a private primary suite, complete with a spacious walk-in closet ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22601648

Contract Info

Original List Price: 1995000
List Price/SqFt: 580.34

Legal and Taxes

Street #: 3
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Street
County: Barnstable
Town: Sandwich
Village: Sandwich
State: MA
Zip Code: 02563
Tax ID: SAND M:0082 B:0052
Estimated Annual Taxes: 12209
Tax Year: 2026
Building Assessments: 622400
Other Assessments: 191100
Total Assessment: 1226400
Title Reference - Book: 35782
Title Reference - Page: 285
Lead Base Paint: Unknown
Flood Ins Required: Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Mass Use Code: 109 - Residential, multiple houses
Nitrogen Sensitive Area: No

General Property Info

Region: Upper Cape
Sub-Area: South Sandwich
School District: Sandwich
Zoning: R-1
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1857
Renovated: Yes
Year Renovated: 2023
Renovated Comments: Added an addition, upgraded all utilities, over $125,000 in landscaping, new roof.220 amp service, natural gas service.
Total Finished Space: 3093
Additional Finished Space: 3093
Additional SqFt Source: Public Records
Total Rooms: 7
Stories: 2
Private Pool: No
Private Dock: No
Leased Land: No
Lot Size SqFt: 14810
Lot Size Source: Field Card
Acres: 0.34
Garage: Yes
# of Cars: Yes
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Year Round: Yes
Bedrooms - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Total: 3
Separate Living Qtrs: Yes
Golf Course Front: No
Golf Course View: No
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body: Mill Creek
Waterfront Type: Rivers
Water Body Type: Fresh
Water Access Type: Private
Waterview: Yes
Water Body View: Mill Creek
Waterview Type: Rivers
Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
Property Includes Recording Devices: No
Field Card SqFt: 0
Basement: Yes
Baths - Half: 0

Sep Living Qtrs Info

Baths - Full: Yes
Baths - Total: Yes

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1: Town Neck Beach
Convenient to Water Body 2: Sandy Neck Beach
House of Worship: Yes
In Town Location: Yes
Major Highway: Yes
Marina: Yes
Shopping: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Dressing Room: Yes
Flooring: Carpet
Office/Sitting Area: Yes
View: Yes

More Information

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
Flooring: Other
Bedroom 2: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Private Full Bath: Yes

Foyer

Flooring: Vinyl
Foyer: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level: First Floor

Living Room

Living Room Level: First Floor
Fireplace: Gas
Living Room: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes

Dining Room

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

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First Floor
Countertops: Butcher
Flooring: Vinyl
Pantry: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes

DPR Eligibility

DPR Eligible: No

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Set in the heart of Sandwich Village, this extraordinary historic property--once the ''Cobb Schoolhouse'' (circa 1852) and listed on the National Register--offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Perched on a gentle knoll, the home overlooks a sweeping lawn that leads to the sparkling waters of Mill Creek, winding from Shawme Pond to Cape Cod Bay. The landscape is alive with wildlife, including the annual herring run, creating a truly serene and picturesque setting. Completely renovated in 2023, the home features a stunning addition by Rick Anderson Builders, thoughtfully designed in collaboration with the current owners. The result is a warm, distinctive living space filled with character and comfort. The sunlit living room showcases oversized ''schoolhouse'' windows, antique beamed ceilings, a paneled gas fireplace wall, and custom built-in shelving and entertainment center--details that bring both elegance and a touch of whimsy to every corner. The kitchen has been fully updated with new plumbing, rich wood countertops, and durable 6'' x 48'' plank flooring, flowing seamlessly into the dining area with access to a rear deck overlooking the creek.
Directions to Property: Jarves Street to Main Street, right on River Street to #3

Street Description

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Special Listing Cond

Deed Restricted: Yes

Location Description

South of 6A: Yes

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping: Yes
Stream: Yes
Views: Yes

Year Built Desc

Cer. Historic: Yes

Basement Description

Cape Cod: Yes
Partial: Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes

Waterview Direction

South: Yes

Architectural Style

Antique: Yes
Farmhouse: Yes

Garage Description

Detached: Yes

Foundation Details

Piers: Yes
Stone: Yes
Other: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Sewer

Innovative Alternative: Yes
Private Sewer: Yes

Separate Living Qtrs

Detached: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Roof Description

Pitched: Yes
Shingle: Yes
Wood: Yes

Siding Description

Clapboard: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Fuel Type

Natural Gas: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Hot Water

Water Heater: Yes

Hot Water Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Living/Dining Combo

No: Yes

Kitchen/Dining Combo

Yes: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Underground Sprinkler System: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Interior Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Mud Room: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Property Features

Street Description: Paved; Public Location Description: South of 6A Special Listing Cond: Deed Restricted Architectural Style: Antique; Farmhouse Year Built Desc: Cer. Historic Basement Description: Cape Cod; Partial Foundation Details: Piers; Stone; Other Lot Features: Gentle Sloping; Stream Garage Description: Detached Parking Features: Driveway Separate Living Qtrs: Detached Convenient To: House of Worship; In Town Location; Major Highway; Marina; Shopping Waterview Direction: South Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom; Built-Ins; Dressing Room; Office/Sitting Area; View Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2; Built-Ins; Closet; Private Full Bath Foyer: Foyer; Built-Ins Living Room: Living Room; Beamed Ceilings; Built-Ins Dining Room: Dining Room; Beamed Ceilings; Built-Ins Kitchen: Kitchen; Breakfast Nook; Built-Ins; Pantry Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Floors: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood Interior Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Mud Room; Pantry; Sauna; Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio Other Structures: Outbuilding Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard; Sauna; Underground Sprinkler System Fencing: None Roof Description: Pitched; Shingle; Wood Siding Description: Clapboard Sewer: Innovative Alternative; Private Sewer Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air Fuel Type: Natural Gas Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Electric; Natural Gas

Documents

Home Inspection Disclosure ›

Lead Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: Kinlin Grover Compass

Listing Agent: The Norton Team

Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026

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