56 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 (MLS# 22502088)

56 Rip Van Winkle Way, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

$1,950,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,972 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,216 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,950,000 List Date: 3/09/2026 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 22502088

Contract Info

Original List Price
2300000
List Price/SqFt
656.12

Legal and Taxes

Street #
56
Street Name
Rip Van Winkle
Street Suffix
Way
County
Barnstable
Town
Bourne
Village
Buzzards Bay
State
MA
Zip Code
02532
Tax ID
19.3-29-0
Estimated Annual Taxes
9560
Tax Year
2025
Building Assessments
709800
Other Assessments
400
Total Assessment
1224100
Title Reference - Book
33258
Title Reference - Page
265
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Mass Use Code
101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
No

General Property Info

Comp Sale YN
No
Region
Upper Cape
School District
Bourne
Zoning
Yes
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1939
Renovated
Yes
Renovated Comments
Completely renovated in 2012
Total Finished Space
2972
Field Card SqFt
2772
Additional Finished Space
200
Additional SqFt Source
Estimated
Basement
No
Total Rooms
10
Stories
2
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
22216
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Acres
0.51
Irregular
No
Approximate Road Frontage
205
Garage
Yes
# of Cars
Yes
# of Parking Spaces
5
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
5
Baths - Full
2
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
3
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

Baths Per Level

Baths - Level 1
1.5
Baths - Level 2
Yes

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1
Buttermilk Bay
Convenient to Water Body 2
Cohasset Narrows
Convenient to Water Body 3
Buzzards Bay

Sewer

Septic Tank Description
Title V Grade Level

More Information

DPR Eligibility

DPR Eligible
No

Room Types

Bedroom 3 Level
First
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
First
Living Room Level
First

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 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 Sewer: Septic Tank Heating: Electric; Hot Water Cooling: None Fuel Type: Oil Water: Public Hot Water: Tankless Water Heater Hot Water Source: Oil Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Sunroom

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom First
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 First
Bedroom 4 Second
Foyer
Laundry First
Dining Room First
Living Room First
Kitchen First
Sunroom
IDX
Listing Office: Upper Cape Realty Corp.
Listing Agent: James Abdu
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026
All data relating to real estate for sale on this page comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Detailed information about real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than CC&I Assoc. of REALTORS, Inc include the name of the listing company. Neither the listing company nor CC&I Assoc. of REALTORS, Inc shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm any item before relying on it in a purchase decision. This site was last updated 02/14/2017. All properties are subject to prior sale, changes, or withdrawal. Copyright 2020© Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved