481 Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632 (MLS# 21602858)

481 Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632

$1,975,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 10 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 6,755 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,639 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,975,000 List Date: 6/17/2016 Last Modified: 8/13/2026

Overview

Description

What do Walt Disney, Cecil B. Demille, Audrey Hepburn and two former presidents have in common? ALL have been guests at this magical country home in Centerville Village. This Queen Anne shingle style estate, circa 1881, was inspired by the architecture of Stanford White. The grounds and gardens were designed by legendary icon, F.L. Olmsted. Surroundings include a tented dance floor, a private fifty foot lap pool, and a charming guest cottage. The residence has been meticulously restored and refurbished. There are ten bedrooms, eight full and two half baths, a functional chef's kitchen and dining area, plus a beautifully appointed ballroom. A two bedroom apartment in the lower level completes the offering all within ninety minutes of Boston. Please verify all information contained herein.

Listing Details MLS# 21602858

Contract Info

Original List Price
2295000
List Price/SqFt
339.75

Legal and Taxes

Street #
481
Street Name
Main
Street Suffix
Street
County
Barnstable
Town
Barnstable
Village
Centerville
State
MA
Zip Code
02632
Tax ID
208-085-004
Estimated Annual Taxes
10744
Tax Year
2016
Building Assessments
653200
Other Assessments
102800
Total Assessment
1038300
Land Court Cert #
146236
Underground Fuel Tank
Unknown
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Asbestos
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
Not Verified
Elevation Certificate
No
Mass Use Code
101 - Residential, single family

General Property Info

Region
Mid-Cape
Zoning
RD-1; RC-2
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1881
Total Finished Space
6755
Fin Basement Area SqFt
782
Total Rooms
21
Stories
3
Private Pool
Yes
Private Dock
No
Lot Size SqFt
39639
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Acres
0.91
Irregular
Yes
Garage
No
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
10
Baths - Full
8
Baths - Half
2
Baths - Total
10
Separate Living Qtrs
Yes
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Miles to Beach
.3 - .5
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
7
Warranty Available
No

Status Change Info

Concessions
No
Date of Accepted Offer
2016-08-30
Estimated Selling Date
2016-11-28
Under Contract Date
2016-10-21
Sold Date
2016-11-28
Sold Price/SqFt
292.38
SP/AV
1.9

Baths Per Level

Baths - Level 1
2
Baths - Level 2
4
Baths - Level 3
Yes

Sep Living Qtrs Info

Beds
Yes

More Information

Sewer

Septic Tank Description
Title V Grade Level

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Property Features

Street Description: Paved; Public Location Description: South of Route 28 Special Listing Cond: Standard Architectural Style: Victorian Year Built Desc: Cer. Historic Basement Description: Interior Access; Walk-Out Access Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Stone Lot Features: Level Parking Features: Off Street Separate Living Qtrs: Detached Convenient To: House of Worship; In Town Location; Shopping Water Access: Salt Beach Ownership: Public Floors: Hardwood; Tile Private Pool Description: In Ground Other Structures: Outbuilding Exterior Features: Garden; Private Yard Roof Description: Asphalt; Pitched Siding Description: Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Heating: Hot Water Cooling: Other Fuel Type: Natural Gas Water: Public Hot Water: Other Hot Water Source: Natural Gas Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Combo; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Primary Bedroom 16.00 16.00 First
Bedroom 2 15.00 17.00 Second
Bedroom 3 19.00 14.00 Second
Bedroom 4 15.00 12.00 Second
Foyer 21.00 13.00 First
Dining Room 19.00 15.00 First
Kitchen/Dining Combo
Living Room 13.00 16.00 First
Kitchen 17.00 17.00 First
Family Room 12.00 10.00 First
IDX
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Jack B Cotton, Jr
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 13 - 2026
Broker Attribution: jack@jackcotton.com

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