56 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 (MLS# 22502088)
56 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
$2,199,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,972
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
22,216
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,199,000
List Date:
11/05/2025
Last Modified:
11/05/2025
Description
Waterfront getaway on Cohasset Narrows and Buttermilk Bay. This Mediterranean inspired villa is positioned on a private point to take in views from every room. Even the garage! Each view is unique. The waters in front are full of clams and quahogs. Outdoor cooking area for preparing fresh caught seafood, and a private outdoor shower. With 485 feet of water frontage, and a lush green yard this property is perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. Walking through the front garden with mature plantings, patios, and arches is like entering another world. Fully refreshed in 2012 this home is move in ready. The front door opens up to views of the water greeting you. The kitchen countertops and backsplash tastefully bring the outside in with hints of the red tile roof. The primary bedroom has 18 foot vaulted ceilings and access to the side patio. Overlooking the point the heated solarium has180 degree views of the water. With three bedrooms on the first floor the original house is perfect for first floor living. The addition has a formal living room with sunset views and a gas fireplace. Upstairs are two large bedrooms are private & comfortable with the beds looking out at the water.
More Information MLS# 22502088
Contract Info
List Price/SqFt: 739.91
Status: Active
Original List Price: 2300000
List Price: $2,199,000
Current Price: $2,199,000
List Date: 2025-05-06
Legal and Taxes
Town: Bourne
Village: Buzzards Bay
Estimated Annual Taxes: 9560
Building Assessments: 709800
Other Assessments: 400
Total Assessment: 1224100
Title Reference - Book: 33258
Title Reference - Page: 265
Flood Ins Required: Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Lead Base Paint: Unknown
Mass Use Code: 101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area: No
Street #: 56
Street Name: Rip Van Winkle
Street Suffix: Way
County: Barnstable
State: MA
Zip Code: 02532
Tax ID: 19.3-29-0
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Info
Region: Upper Cape
School District: Bourne
Zoning: 1
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Renovated: Yes
Renovated Comments: Completely renovated in 2012
Stories: 2
Total Rooms: 10
Field Card SqFt: 2772
Additional Finished Space: 200
Additional SqFt Source: Estimated
Basement: No
Baths - Half: 1
Private Dock: No
Private Pool: No
Lot Size SqFt: 22216
Leased Land: No
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Acres: 0.51
Irregular: No
Approximate Road Frontage: 205
Garage: Yes
# of Cars: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 5
Year Round: Yes
Separate Living Qtrs: No
Golf Course Front: No
Golf Course View: No
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body: Buttermilk Bay
Waterfront Type: Bay/Harbor
Water Body Type: Salt
Water Access Type: Private
Waterview: Yes
Water Body View: Buttermilk Bay
Waterview Type: Bay/Harbor
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 2
Warranty Available: No
Property Includes Recording Devices: No
Year Built: 1939
Total Finished Space: 2972
Bedrooms - Total: 5
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 3
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Waterfront getaway on Cohasset Narrows and Buttermilk Bay. This Mediterranean inspired villa is positioned on a private point to take in views from every room. Even the garage! Each view is unique. The waters in front are full of clams and quahogs. Outdoor cooking area for preparing fresh caught seafood, and a private outdoor shower. With 485 feet of water frontage, and a lush green yard this property is perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. Walking through the front garden with mature plantings, patios, and arches is like entering another world. Fully refreshed in 2012 this home is move in ready. The front door opens up to views of the water greeting you. The kitchen countertops and backsplash tastefully bring the outside in with hints of the red tile roof. The primary bedroom has 18 foot vaulted ceilings and access to the side patio. Overlooking the point the heated solarium has180 degree views of the water. With three bedrooms on the first floor the original house is perfect for first floor living. The addition has a formal living room with sunset views and a gas fireplace. Upstairs are two large bedrooms are private & comfortable with the beds looking out at the water.
Directions to Property: Route 6/28 to to Lincoln Ave to Rip Van Winkle Way
Street Description
Public: 1
Special Listing Cond
None: 1
Year Built Desc
Approximate: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
On Street: 1
Paved: 1
Waterview Direction
East: 1
South: 1
West: 1
Architectural Style
Other: 1
Garage Description
Attached: 1
Baths Per Level
Baths - Level 1: 1.5
Baths - Level 2: 1
Neighborhood Amen
Basic Cable: 1
Beach Access: 1
Deeded Beach Rights: 1
Marina: 1
Road Maintenance: 1
Rubbish Removal: 1
Snow Removal: 1
Waterfront Desc
Bay: 1
Foundation Details
Brick/Mortar: 1
Convenient To
Bike Path: 1
Conservation Area: 1
Major Highway: 1
Convenient to Water Body 1: Buttermilk Bay
Convenient to Water Body 2: Cohasset Narrows
Convenient to Water Body 3: Buzzards Bay
Floors
Hardwood: 1
Laminate: 1
Tile: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
Roof Description
Asphalt: 1
Tile: 1
Siding Description
Stucco: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Cathedral Ceiling: 1
Ceiling Fan: 1
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Flooring: Wood
View: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Hot Water: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
Ceiling Fan: 1
Flooring: Wood
View: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: First Floor
Ceiling Fan: 1
Flooring: Wood
View: 1
Fuel Type
Oil: 1
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second Floor
Ceiling Fan: 1
View: 1
Water
Public: 1
Hot Water
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Foyer
Ceiling Fan: 1
Hot Water Source
Oil: 1
Laundry Room
Laundry Room: 1
Laundry Room Level: First Floor
Ceiling Fan: 1
Flooring: Wood
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First Floor
Flooring: Wood
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First Floor
Ceiling Fan: 1
View: 1
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First Floor
Ceiling Fan: 1
Countertops: Granite
Flooring: Wood
Stove: Electric
View: 1
Other Room 1
Room Type: Sun Room
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Private Yard: 1
Interior Features
Attic Storage: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Linen Closet: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Property Features
Street Description: Public
Special Listing Cond: None
Architectural Style: Other
Year Built Desc: Approximate
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Neighborhood Amen: Basic Cable; Beach Access; Deeded Beach Rights; Marina; Road Maintenance; Rubbish Removal; Snow Removal
Garage Description: Attached
Parking Features: Driveway; On Street; Paved
Waterfront Desc: Bay
Convenient To: Bike Path; Conservation Area; Major Highway
Waterview Direction: East; South; West
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom; Cathedral Ceiling; Ceiling Fan; View
Bedroom 2: Ceiling Fan; View
Bedroom 3: Ceiling Fan; View
Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4; Ceiling Fan; View
Foyer: Ceiling Fan
Laundry Room: Laundry Room; Ceiling Fan
Living Room: Living Room
Dining Room: Dining Room; Ceiling Fan; View
Kitchen: Kitchen; Ceiling Fan; View
Floors: Hardwood; Laminate; Tile
Interior Features: Attic Storage; Electric Dryer Hookup; Linen Closet; Washer Hookup
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard
Roof Description: Asphalt; Tile
Siding Description: Stucco; Vinyl Siding
Heating: Electric; Hot Water
Cooling: None
Fuel Type: Oil
Water: Public
Hot Water: Tankless Water Heater
Hot Water Source: Oil
Lead Paint Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
Upper Cape Realty Corp.
Listing Agent:
James Abdu
Last Updated: November - 05 - 2025
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