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Listing broker remarks

Chatham Waterfront Masterpiece. A private estate on Cape Cod's most coveted coastline in one of New England's most prestigious coastal communities. 44 Buena Vista Road is an extraordinary waterfront estate, a rare offering blending timeless elegance with resort-style amenities. Designed for both grand entertaining and intimate family living, this residence offers sweeping ocean views, sophisticated interiors, and seamless transitions to the outdoors. A grand 5-bedroom, 4 bath, 4,551 sf colonial home with impeccable craftsmanship & 5 fireplace features multiple sun-drenched living spaces & seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The 1,970 sf, 2 bed, 2.5 bath colonial guest house, built in 2016, is perfect for extended family & friends. Nestled along the Chatham shoreline this 2.6-acre property boasts a sparkling in-ground pool, hot tub, tennis court, & beautifully integrated fire feature. .2 miles to Hardings Beach. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legacy estate on the water.— Compass

Key details

  • sold
  • 6,521 sq ft
  • 2.63 acres
  • 7 beds
  • 6.5 baths
  • 1925 built
  • $1,058 / sq ft
  • $16,728 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠1⁠4⁠7⁠9⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
44 Buena Vista Rd
Town
Chatham, MA
ZIP
02633
Sold for
$6,230,000

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Kidder, Edwin H. and Elizabeth Butler House

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Neighborhood: Chatham

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.