33 Horsefoot Road, West Dennis, MA 02670
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
Listed by: lisa a griffin
Office: gibson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:22603865
Source:CAPECOD
Price summary
- Price:$1,295,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$705.34
About this home
There are still places on Cape Cod that almost no one knows are there.
Tucked within one of West Dennis's oldest enclaves, Horsefoot Road is a tiny one-lane offshoot that reaches out into Bass River. There's no through traffic and nowhere to go--except to the river. With the marsh on one side and Bass River on the other, this almost-hidden little street feels hugged by water.
And at number 33, time has pretty much stood still.
Built in the 1950s by the family's father and uncle, this house has been loved and cared for by the generations that followed. It hasn't been remodeled every ten years or changed to keep up with the latest trends. In fact, much of it is still just the way they remember it--and that is exactly how they have liked it.
The sellers know that today's buyers may have different expectations. Someone may come along and see things they want to change, update or improve. They understand that. But they also hope the next owner will appreciate the history here and the blood, sweat and tears of the two men who built this family home with their own hands.
Before this was real estate, it was someone's dream.
And for the family who followed, it became their sanctuary. Maybe that's why being here feels so different from the Cape Cod happening just beyond the end of the road. On a summer afternoon, everyone else can be rushing to the beach, sitting in traffic, looking for a parking space or trying to get somewhere. Turn onto Horsefoot Road and everything seems to slow down.
The marsh grasses move in the breeze. Swans glide through the shallows. An osprey calls overhead. A halyard taps against a mast somewhere nearby. Boats pass and their wakes eventually make their way to shore.
And then there is Bass River.
From the elevated backyard and patio, it stretches from left to right, with Bass River Golf Course directly across the water. Paddleboarders, kayakers and boaters come and go. Herons work the shoreline. Ospreys circle above. Boats head downriver toward Nantucket Sound and later make their way home.
It is a constantly changing tapestry of sights, sounds and even smells that belong to special places like this--the salt air, the marsh, the river, the breeze coming off the water.
You don't just have a view of Bass River here. You get to be a witness to it.
Private steps lead down toward the water to an existing platform and sandy shoreline. Step into the river and there is clear water and white sand beneath your feet--a place to swim, launch a kayak or paddleboard, or simply sit at the water's edge and watch the river go by. Any changes or improvements to the existing waterfront structures or access would be subject to applicable permitting and approvals.
And water isn't only behind you. On the other side, the view opens across the beautiful marsh toward the marina, Bass River Bridge and the way out toward Nantucket Sound.
The house itself is surprisingly deceptive, with four bedrooms, two full baths, a garage beneath and an old-fashioned sunroom. It isn't modern, and nobody is pretending it is. This is a 1950s Cape house where generations have been perfectly happy to let time stand still while the world outside changed around them.
There is work ahead, and the property has been priced accordingly. The septic system will need to be replaced, and given the environmentally sensitive location, an alternative/innovative system may be required. There has also been damage to the waterfront retaining structure, which is presently being secured to prevent further damage. Buyers should perform their own due diligence regarding septic, waterfront structures, conservation and permitting.
The sellers will not be undertaking projects or repairs before the sale. They would rather leave those decisions to the next owner, who can decide what this house should become while hopefully respecting a little of what it has been.
Because you can renovate a house.
You cannot recreate this spot.
You cannot manufacture the marsh on one side and Bass River on the other. You cannot order the ospreys, swans and herons. You cannot duplicate the boats heading out in the morning, the kayaks drifting by in the afternoon or the sunsets that bring everything to a stop for a few minutes at the end of the day.
And you certainly cannot create another little one-lane road that most people never knew was here in the first place.
Some places give you waterfront.
This one gives you the river.
And maybe, for the next family, time can stand still here just a little longer.
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Home facts
- Year built:1951
- Listing ID #:22603865
- Added:4 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2026 at 02:57 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:7
- Basement Description:Full, Interior Access, Walk-Out Access
- Living area:1,836 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1951
- Building area:1,836 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.32 Acres
- Lot Features:Views
- Construction Materials:Shingle Siding
- Exterior Features:Outdoor Shower
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,295,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$705.34
- Tax amount:$4,571
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Linen Closet
Parking
- Parking description:Driveway, Storage
- Garage spaces:1
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