43 Old Duck Hole Road, Orleans, MA 02653 (MLS# 22600434)

43 Old Duck Hole Road, Orleans, MA 02653

$2,323,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,728 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,946 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,323,000 List Date: 2/12/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

This singularly superb East Orleans waterfront residence represents the epitome of Cape Cod seaside living. An elevated acre with breathtaking views over Pochet Inlet to The Atlantic provides a remarkable setting. Extensive lawns wander to the water's edge, a perfect vantage for world-class bird watching. Stands of native cedars and lovingly curated English-style gardens offer outdoor enjoyment and soul-soothing relaxation. Paddle out at high tide, whale watch from your back yard or greet the moonrise from the expansive east-facing deck. The home is a masterpiece of aesthetic and efficiency. The original cottage was taken down to the studs in 2019 and reimagined with the highest quality materials and mechanicals. Every element was painstakingly selected for artistic merit, utility and harmony with the surroundings. The living spaces are warm and inviting with the orientation towards the deep, ever-changing views. Three levels of space provide room for added guests, work or quiet e ...

Listing Details MLS# 22600434

Contract Info

Original List Price
2395000
List Price/SqFt
1386
Start Showing Date
2026-02-12

Legal and Taxes

Street #
43
Street Name
Old Duck Hole
Street Suffix
Road
County
Barnstable
Town
Orleans
Village
Orleans
State
MA
Zip Code
02653
Tax ID
ORLE M:037.0 B:0067 L:0000.0
Estimated Annual Taxes
8128
Tax Year
2025
Building Assessments
408300
Total Assessment
1302500
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
No
Mass Use Code
101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
Yes
Other Assessments
0

General Property Info

Region
Lower Cape
School District
Nauset
Zoning
R
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1963
Renovated
Yes
Year Renovated
2019
Renovated Comments
The home was gutted to the studs in 2019 and completely renovated with the highest quality materials and mechanicals.
Total Finished Space
1728
Field Card SqFt
1728
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
40946
Lot Size Source
Field Card
Acres
0.94
Garage
No
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
2
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
3
Golf Course Front
No
Golf Course View
No
Waterfront
Yes
Water Body
Pochet Inlet
Waterfront Type
Other
Water Body Type
Salt
Water Access Type
Private
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Atlantic Ocean
Waterview Type
Ocean
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Property Includes Recording Devices
No
Basement
Yes

Status Change Info

Concessions
No
Estimated Selling Date
2026-04-07
Under Contract Date
2026-02-20
Sold Date
2026-04-07
Sold Price/SqFt
1344.33
SP/AV
1.78

Baths Per Level

Basement Baths
Yes
Baths - Level 1
Yes
Baths - Level 2
0.5

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1
Nauset Beach
Convenient to Water Body 2
Pochet Inlet
Conservation Area
Yes

More Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level
First Floor
Closet
Yes
Flooring
Wood
Private Full Bath
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level
Basement
Flooring
Vinyl
Closet
Yes
Private Full Bath
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level
Basement
Flooring
Vinyl

Living Room

Living Room Level
First Floor
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Flooring
Wood
Special Door Access
Sliding
Beamed Ceilings
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Ceiling Fan
Yes
View
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room Level
First Floor
Flooring
Wood
Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
View
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen Level
First Floor
Countertops
Granite
Flooring
Wood
Stove
Electric
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Upgraded Cabinets
Yes

Other Room 1

Room Type
Family Room
Level
Basement

Sewer

Septic Tank
Title V Grade Level
Innovative Alternative
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
This singularly superb East Orleans waterfront residence represents the epitome of Cape Cod seaside living. An elevated acre with breathtaking views over Pochet Inlet to The Atlantic provides a remarkable setting. Extensive lawns wander to the water's edge, a perfect vantage for world-class bird watching. Stands of native cedars and lovingly curated English-style gardens offer outdoor enjoyment and soul-soothing relaxation. Paddle out at high tide, whale watch from your back yard or greet the moonrise from the expansive east-facing deck. The home is a masterpiece of aesthetic and efficiency. The original cottage was taken down to the studs in 2019 and reimagined with the highest quality materials and mechanicals. Every element was painstakingly selected for artistic merit, utility and harmony with the surroundings. The living spaces are warm and inviting with the orientation towards the deep, ever-changing views. Three levels of space provide room for added guests, work or quiet enjoyment. Offered completely and exquisitely furnished, ''Twitchers'' (a British term for bird watchers) must be seen firsthand to appreciate its unique synthesis of form, function and tranquility
Directions to Property
Cedar Land to Samoset to Old Duck Hole.

Street Description

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Special Listing Cond

None
Yes

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping
Yes
Views
Yes

Year Built Desc

Actual
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Unpaved
Yes

Waterview Direction

East
Yes
North
Yes
South
Yes

Architectural Style

Gambrel
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes
Concrete Perimeter
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Roof Description

Asphalt
Yes
Pitched
Yes

Siding Description

Shingle
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Fuel Type

Electric
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Hot Water

Water Heater
Yes

Hot Water Source

Electric
Yes

Living/Dining Combo

No
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Combo

No
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

Exterior Features

Garden
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Property Features

Street Description: Paved; Public Special Listing Cond: None Architectural Style: Gambrel Year Built Desc: Actual Basement Description: Full Foundation Details: Block; Concrete Perimeter Lot Features: Gentle Sloping Parking Features: Driveway; Gravel; Unpaved Convenient To: Conservation Area Waterview Direction: East; North; South Primary Bedroom: Closet; Private Full Bath Bedroom 2: Closet; Private Full Bath Living Room: Beamed Ceilings; Built-Ins; Ceiling Fan; View Dining Room: Cathedral Ceiling; View Kitchen: Recessed Lighting; Upgraded Cabinets Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Dryer; Electric Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer Floors: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Patio And Porch Features: Deck Other Structures: Outbuilding Exterior Features: Garden Roof Description: Asphalt; Pitched Siding Description: Shingle Sewer: Innovative Alternative Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air Fuel Type: Electric Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Electric
IDX
Listing Office: Cove Road Real Estate
Listing Agent: Jeffrey E Cusack
Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026
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