749 S Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632 (MLS# 22303969)
749 S Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632
$6,500,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
10
Baths:
8
Square Footage:
8,834
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
77,972
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$6,500,000
List Date:
7/23/2024
Last Modified:
6/13/2025
Overview
Description
Before Cape Cod was a popular vacation destination, Helen J. Quinn, heiress to the Grand Union grocery chain, purchased almost 20 acres of land by the Centerville River. This property was Mrs. Quinn's personal estate, later dubbed 'Sandcastle' for its sandy English stucco exterior. Brilliantly designed for hosting family or guests, the layout is timeless, with formal spaces on the entry side of the property and sunny, glassed-in rooms the length of the water side, offering 180 degree views of Craigville River and Nantucket Sound. With 8 bedrooms in the main house and a full, 1400-sq ft apartment above the separate 4 bay carriage house, there's space for everyone. A deep water dock connected to ''the best boathouse on the river,'' makes day trips to Nantucket possible, or store a launch to zip across the river for sunbathing on the white sands of Long Beach. A brand new sea wall and elevated back yard were installed summer 2024.
Listing Details MLS# 22303969
Contract Info
- Original List Price
- 11000000
- List Price/SqFt
- 820.69
Legal and Taxes
- Street #
- 749
- Pre Direction
- S
- Street Name
- Main
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- Barnstable
- Town
- Barnstable
- Village
- Centerville
- State
- MA
- Zip Code
- 02632
- Tax ID
- 185-012-001
- Estimated Annual Taxes
- 51739
- Tax Year
- 2023
- Building Assessments
- 1858400
- Other Assessments
- 845900
- Total Assessment
- 6049900
- Title Reference - Book
- C207754
- Lead Base Paint
- Unknown
- Flood Ins Required
- Yes: verify w/insurance agent
- Mass Use Code
- 101 - Residential, single family
- Nitrogen Sensitive Area
- Yes
General Property Info
- Region
- Mid-Cape
- School District
- Barnstable
- Zoning
- CBDCRNB
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1924
- Renovated
- Yes
- Year Renovated
- 2021
- Total Finished Space
- 8834
- Field Card SqFt
- 6450
- Additional Finished Space
- 2384
- Additional SqFt Source
- Plans
- Total Rooms
- 16
- Stories
- 2
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Private Dock
- Yes
- Leased Land
- No
- Lot Size SqFt
- 77972
- Lot Size Source
- Assessor
- Acres
- 1.79
- Irregular
- No
- Association
- No
- Membership Required
- No
- Garage
- Yes
- # of Cars
- 4
- # of Parking Spaces
- 6
- Year Round
- Yes
- Bedrooms - Total
- 10
- Baths - Full
- 6
- Baths - Half
- 2
- Baths - Total
- 8
- Separate Living Qtrs
- Yes
- Golf Course Front
- No
- Golf Course View
- No
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water Body
- Centerville River
- Waterfront Type
- Rivers
- Water Body Type
- Salt
- Water Access Type
- Private
- Waterview
- Yes
- Water Body View
- Centerville River
- Waterview Type
- Rivers
- Miles to Beach
- 0 - .1
- Fireplace
- Yes
- # Fireplaces
- 8
- Property Includes Recording Devices
- No
- Basement
- Yes
Status Change Info
- Concessions
- No
- Estimated Selling Date
- 2025-06-12
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-04-21
- Sold Date
- 2025-06-12
- Sold Price/SqFt
- 735.79
- SP/AV
- 1.07
Sep Living Qtrs Info
- Beds
- Yes
- Baths - Full
- Yes
- Baths - Total
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Second Floor
More Information
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- Before Cape Cod was a popular vacation destination, Helen J. Quinn, heiress to the Grand Union grocery chain, purchased almost 20 acres of land by the Centerville River. This property was Mrs. Quinn's personal estate, later dubbed 'Sandcastle' for its sandy English stucco exterior. Brilliantly designed for hosting family or guests, the layout is timeless, with formal spaces on the entry side of the property and sunny, glassed-in rooms the length of the water side, offering 180 degree views of Craigville River and Nantucket Sound. With 8 bedrooms in the main house and a full, 1400-sq ft apartment above the separate 4 bay carriage house, there's space for everyone. A deep water dock connected to ''the best boathouse on the river,'' makes day trips to Nantucket possible, or store a launch to zip across the river for sunbathing on the white sands of Long Beach. A brand new sea wall and elevated back yard were installed summer 2024.
- Directions to Property
- Rt 6 to Exit 68, S on 132, S on Phinneys Lane to S Main St. Look for Raveis sign. Or use GPS.
Street Description
- Public
- Yes
Special Listing Cond
- None
- Yes
Location Description
- South of Route 28
- Yes
Year Built Desc
- Actual
- Yes
Basement Description
- Interior Access
- Yes
- Walk-Out Access
- Yes
Parking Features
- Driveway
- Yes
- Gravel
- Yes
Waterview Direction
- East
- Yes
- South
- Yes
- West
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Tudor
- Yes
Garage Description
- Detached
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
Waterfront Desc
- Deep Water Access
- Yes
- River
- Yes
- Salt
- Yes
Foundation Details
- Concrete Perimeter
- Yes
Private Dock Description
- Deep Water
- Yes
Convenient To
- Conservation Area
- Yes
- In Town Location
- Yes
- Shopping
- Yes
Floors
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Yes
Separate Living Qtrs
- Detached
- Yes
- Second Floor
- Yes
Roof Description
- Asphalt
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
Siding Description
- Stucco
- Yes
Heating
- Hot Water
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Wall Unit(s)
- Yes
Fuel Type
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Hot Water
- Water Heater
- Yes
Hot Water Source
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Other Structures
- Outbuilding
- Yes
- Pool House
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Garden
- Yes
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Private Yard
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
Private Pool Description
- Gunite
- Yes
- Heated
- Yes
- In Ground
- Yes
Property Features
Street Description:
Public
Location Description:
South of Route 28
Special Listing Cond:
None
Architectural Style:
Tudor
Year Built Desc:
Actual
Basement Description:
Interior Access; Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details:
Concrete Perimeter
Garage Description:
Detached; Garage Door Opener
Parking Features:
Driveway; Gravel
Separate Living Qtrs:
Detached; Second Floor
Waterfront Desc:
Deep Water Access; River; Salt
Convenient To:
Conservation Area; In Town Location; Shopping
Waterview Direction:
East; South; West
Floors:
Hardwood; Tile
Patio And Porch Features:
Patio
Private Pool Description:
Gunite; Heated; In Ground
Private Dock Description:
Deep Water
Other Structures:
Outbuilding; Pool House
Exterior Features:
Garden; Hot Tub; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard
Roof Description:
Asphalt; Shingle
Siding Description:
Stucco
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Heating:
Hot Water
Cooling:
Central Air; Wall Unit(s)
Fuel Type:
Natural Gas
Water:
Public
Hot Water:
Water Heater
Hot Water Source:
Natural Gas
Documents
Lead Paint Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services
Listing Agent:
The Cape House Team
Last Updated: June - 13 - 2025
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