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Listing broker remarks

Nestled on over 3 acres in Barnstable Village, this one-owner Cape-style home offers privacy, space, and convenience. Abutting approximately 300 acres of conservation land and located just one mile from the village and Hyannis, the property is close to Route 6A and Barnstable Harbor. The nearly 2,000 SF home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, a living room with wood stove, formal dining room, and spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and center island. The main-level primary suite includes an en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the expansive back deck, plus a full unfinished basement, storage shed, and potential for additional living space or an ADU above the garage. Enjoy ultimate privacy while staying minutes from iconic Route 6A and Barnstable Harbor!— Redfin Corp.

Key details

  • 1,912 sq ft
  • 3.01 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1996 built
  • $520 / sq ft
  • $6,308 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠8⁠7⁠9⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
559 Old Jail Ln
Town
Barnstable, MA
ZIP
02630
Deed (Bk/Pg)
36151 / 87

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District

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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.