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Listing broker remarks

The rarest opportunities in Cotuit begin with a location that can never be duplicated. Set on approximately .32 acres along Ocean View Avenue, one of Cotuit’s most coveted addresses, this antique residence offers a rare opportunity just steps from the sandy shoreline of Cotuit Bay.Originally part of the historic Pines Hotel, the circa 1842 home is woven into the fabric of old Cotuit—a reminder of an earlier Cape Cod, when summers were simpler and life in the village followed the rhythms of the water.Today, its greatest assets are those that cannot be recreated: location, proximity to the bay, and an enduring sense of place. Nearly 2,000 square feet includes three bedrooms, three baths and multiple living areas, surrounded by a wonderfully private and peaceful yard.Just a short stroll away, where Cross Street meets the bay, a quiet stretch of sugar-sand beach opens onto the calm, protected waters of Cotuit Bay. Morning light shimmers across the water; evening brings reflected sunsets and the unmistakable feeling of summer in Cotuit. As seasons change, the views remain although with the crystal clarity of autumn and winter light.The house itself invites imagination. Restore its antique character or reimagine it for the next generation… possibility abounds.You cannot recreate Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit Bay or a setting that has defined the village for nearly two centuries.Come see the possibilities at 120 Ocean View Avenue.Please verify all information contained herein.— Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 1,914 sq ft
  • 13,939 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1842 built
  • $979 / sq ft
  • $18,345 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠1⁠6⁠9⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
120 Ocean View Avenue
Town
Barnstable, MA
ZIP
02635
Deed (Bk/Pg)
35048 / 266

Historic designations

National Register
Nickerson Cottage · includes BRN.K
MACRIS Inventory
Cotuit Highground

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Barnstable

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.