188 Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit, MA 02635

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188 Ocean View Avenue,Cotuit, MA 02635
$2,950,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,740 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: adrienne g siegel
Office: strawberry hill r e
MLS#:22504970
Source:CAPECOD

Price summary

  • Price:$2,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$788.77

About this home

Welcome to the Captain Richard Snow Handy Estate, Circa 1830. Classic sea side Colonial offers elegance on prestigious Oceanview Avenue steps to pristine Riley's Beach & Loop beach. Fondly known as the General Mather House, on the National Register of Historic Places. Rare legacy property being offered for the first time in nearly 90 years. Expansive rooms are designed for multi generational living for both family life and entertaining. Substantial addition was built to the rear in approximately 1917. On the second level you have plenty of room for guests with 5 bedrooms each offering easy access to 3 full baths. You'll love the original honey colored warm wide pine floors, custom paneling and the authentic 4 chimneys with 7 fireplaces, 3 are operational. Located on the first level where you will be relaxing with family and friends. Spacious kitchen w/ adjoining pantry & laundry room. Celebrating holidays will be special in the luxuriously large dining room, living room w/ built ins

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Home facts

  • Year built:1830
  • Listing ID #:22504970
  • Added:142 day(s) ago
  • Updated:February 23, 2026 at 01:47 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Living area:3,740 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Hot Water

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Pitched
  • Year built:1830
  • Building area:3,740 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.5 Acres

Schools

  • Middle school:Barnstable
  • Elementary school:Barnstable

Utilities

  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$788.77
  • Tax amount:$18,564 (2025)
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