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Listing broker remarks

In the heart of Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town, stands its oldest public site--the First Parish Meetinghouse, circa 1833--now transformed into a stunning 7,270 sq. ft. light-filled residence. Designed by noted architect Whittemore Peterson, this architectural masterpiece blends Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles. The property features five en-suite bedrooms, a soaring great room, six gas fireplaces, and a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances. Historic elements include a restored clock-tower steeple, granite foundation, and mahogany library, complemented by modern conveniences such as an elevator, central air, heated two-car garage, and street-level art gallery with private entrance. Ideally located on Main Street, just steps to shops, dining, Heritage Museums & Gardens, and under a mile to the Sandwich Boardwalk and Town Neck Beach. Explore the many allowable uses of this truly unique property.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Key details

  • 7,270 sq ft
  • 7,841 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 5.5 baths
  • 1833 built
  • $274 / sq ft
  • $13,561 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠4⁠4⁠5⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
143 Main St
Town
Sandwich, MA
ZIP
02563
Deed (Bk/Pg)
31372 / 22

Historic designations

National Register
Town Hall Square Historic District
Local Historic District
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
World War II Memorial · includes SDW.456, SDW.270, SDW.202, SDW.A

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Sandwich

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.