46 Carleton Drive, East Sandwich, MA 02537 (MLS# 22600769)

46 Carleton Drive, East Sandwich, MA 02537

$2,650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 46,174 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,650,000 List Date: 3/26/2026 Last Modified: 4/29/2026

Overview

Description

Spectacular coastal retreat just steps from a stunning private beach on Cape Cod. Located in the highly sought-after Carleton Shores community, this stately custom-built Colonial offers refined luxury, exceptional craftsmanship, and elegant seaside living.Designed by one of Cape Cod's premier architects, the thoughtfully crafted floor plan blends sophisticated entertaining with comfortable everyday living. The first floor features rich Brazilian cherry hardwood floors with radiant heat, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and detailed crown molding. The chef's kitchen is ideal for entertaining, appointed with double stainless-steel ovens, an oversized island, and a wet bar. Upstairs, generously sized bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned for privacy and comfort. The finished third level with full bath offers flexible space for a home office, game room, or au pair suite.Recent updates throughout make this exceptional property feel like new in one of Cape Cod's most desirable seaside communities.

Listing Details MLS# 22600769

Contract Info

Original List Price
2599999
List Price/SqFt
520
Start Showing Date
2026-03-26

Legal and Taxes

Street #
46
Street Name
Carleton
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Barnstable
Town
Sandwich
Village
East Sandwich
State
MA
Zip Code
02537
Tax ID
SAND M:0055 B:0163
Estimated Annual Taxes
17577
Tax Year
2025
Building Assessments
1225600
Total Assessment
1662900
Lead Base Paint
No
Flood Ins Required
No
Mass Use Code
101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
Yes
Other Assessments
0

General Property Info

Region
Upper Cape
Subdivision
Carleton Shores
School District
Sandwich
Zoning
R-2
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2004
Renovated
Yes
Renovated Comments
Recent updates include master bathroom, roof, bedroom flooring, furnace, well filtration system, kitchen, generator, a/c, awning, garage door, walkways, exterior trim, fenced in yard.
Total Finished Space
5000
Field Card SqFt
5000
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
46174
Lot Size Source
Field Card
Acres
1.06
Association
Yes
Fee Amount
600
Fee Frequency
Annually
Membership Required
Yes
Assoc Fee Year
2026
Garage
Yes
# of Cars
2
# of Parking Spaces
6
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
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Property Includes Recording Devices
Yes
Basement
Yes

Status Change Info

Concessions
No
Estimated Selling Date
2026-04-28
Under Contract Date
2026-03-26
Sold Date
2026-04-29
Sold Price/SqFt
530
SP/AV
1.59

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1
Cape Cod Bay
Convenient to Water Body 2
Sandy Neck Beach
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Yes
Conservation Area
Yes
Golf Course
Yes
In Town Location
Yes
Marina
Yes
Shopping
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level
Second Floor
Ceiling Fan
Yes
Flooring
Carpet
Private Full Bath
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

More Information

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Level
Second Floor
Flooring
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Yes
Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Flooring
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Yes
Closet
Yes

Bedroom 4

Flooring
Carpet
Ceiling Fan
Yes
Closet
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level
Second Floor
Flooring
Tile

Living Room

Living Room Level
First Floor
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Flooring
Wood

Dining Room

Dining Room Level
First Floor
Flooring
Wood

Kitchen

Kitchen Level
First Floor
Countertops
Quartz
Flooring
Wood
Special Door Access
French
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Upgraded Cabinets
Yes

Other Room 1

Room Type
Sitting Room
Level
First Floor

Other Room 2

Room Type
Mud Room
Level
First Floor

Other Room 3

Room Type
Great Room
Level
Third Floor

Sewer

Septic Tank
Title V Grade Level

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Spectacular coastal retreat just steps from a stunning private beach on Cape Cod. Located in the highly sought-after Carleton Shores community, this stately custom-built Colonial offers refined luxury, exceptional craftsmanship, and elegant seaside living.Designed by one of Cape Cod's premier architects, the thoughtfully crafted floor plan blends sophisticated entertaining with comfortable everyday living. The first floor features rich Brazilian cherry hardwood floors with radiant heat, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and detailed crown molding. The chef's kitchen is ideal for entertaining, appointed with double stainless-steel ovens, an oversized island, and a wet bar. Upstairs, generously sized bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned for privacy and comfort. The finished third level with full bath offers flexible space for a home office, game room, or au pair suite.Recent updates throughout make this exceptional property feel like new in one of Cape Cod's most desirable seaside communities.
Directions to Property
From historic 6a to Carleton Drive, home is on the right.

Street Description

Assoc Maintained
Yes
Paved
Yes

Special Listing Cond

None
Yes

Location Description

North of 6A
Yes

Year Built Desc

Actual
Yes

Basement Description

Full
Yes
Garage Access
Yes
Interior Access
Yes

Association Fee Incl

Beach Access
Yes
Common Area
Yes
Road Maintenance
Yes

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes
Paved
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Garage Description

Attached
Yes
Direct Access
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Neighborhood Amen

Beach Access
Yes
Common Area
Yes
Road Maintenance
Yes

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter
Yes
Poured
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Roof Description

Asphalt
Yes

Siding Description

Clapboard
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes
Radiant Floor
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Fuel Type

Oil
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Hot Water

Water Heater
Yes

Hot Water Source

Oil
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Combo

Yes
Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard
Yes
Underground Sprinkler System
Yes

Appliances

Countertop Range
Yes
Electric Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Interior Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Linen Closet
Yes
Mud Room
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Features

Street Description: Assoc Maintained; Paved Location Description: North of 6A Special Listing Cond: None Architectural Style: Colonial Year Built Desc: Actual Basement Description: Full; Garage Access; Interior Access Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Poured Association Fee Incl: Beach Access; Common Area; Road Maintenance Neighborhood Amen: Beach Access; Common Area; Road Maintenance Garage Description: Attached; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Parking Features: Off Street; Paved Convenient To: Cape Cod Rail Trail; Conservation Area; Golf Course; In Town Location; Marina; Shopping Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Private Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Bedroom 2: Ceiling Fan; Closet Bedroom 3: Ceiling Fan; Closet Bedroom 4: Ceiling Fan; Closet Kitchen: Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Upgraded Cabinets Appliances: Countertop Range; Electric Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Interior Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Linen Closet; Mud Room; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Exterior Features: Private Yard; Underground Sprinkler System Fencing: Fenced Roof Description: Asphalt Siding Description: Clapboard; Shingle Heating: Hot Water; Radiant Floor Cooling: Central Air Fuel Type: Oil Water: Well Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Oil
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Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listing Agent: Cindy Houlihan
Last Updated: April - 29 - 2026
Broker Attribution: choulihan@robertpaul.com

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