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Listing broker remarks

Bassetts Island sits where the naturally protected waters of Red Brook and Pocasset Harbors meet Buzzards Bay--offering easy access to open water and the bay's steady summer southwest breeze. More than four acres across two adjacent lots, the property encompasses both sides of the island with over 1,000 feet of shoreline, and a three-bedroom summer retreat at the heart of it. Private and peaceful, this is a place to slow down, spend the day on the water, and end it watching spectacular sunsets. Highly desirable Mill Pond Cove deep-water moorings are available exclusively to Bassetts Island property owners with no waiting list. Directly across the harbor are Kingman Yacht Center and Parker's Boat Yard. Offered separately is a dockominium slip at Kingman, where it is just a 15-minute boat ride to your private island home. Cuttyhunk and the Vineyard are within easy reach, with the Cape Cod Canal opening the way north toward Maine and the coast stretching south for longer cruises. Or simply stay put--leave the car behind, enjoy a good book, listen to the birds, and soak in breathtaking sunsets as you enjoy the rare luxury of getting away from it all.— Kinlin Grover Compass

Key details

  • 1,392 sq ft
  • 4.75 acres
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1970 built
  • $1,221 / sq ft
  • $9,020 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠9⁠7⁠7⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
9 Bassetts Island
Town
Bourne, MA
ZIP
02534
Deed (Bk/Pg)
30891 / 106

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Wing's Neck Trust Area

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Neighborhood: Bourne

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.