$2,675,000
SOLD MAR 30, 2026

188 Ocean View Ave Cotuit, MA 02635

Cotuit Neighborhood
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,740 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 30, 2026

$715 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

142 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a marina
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • West Villages Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2026

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 and parlor. Bonus family room with easy access to patio and screened porch for ocean breezes. Private 1/2 acre with rose Arbor, mature Holly and Linden trees. Buyer/agent to verify all information

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adrienne Siegel

Strawberry Hill R E License #127006-B Listed on: 10/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Shechtman

Kinlin Grover Compass License #9028358

Kinlin Grover Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,564

Year Built

  • Built in 1830 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned RF

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,740 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Cedar Closet
  • Linen Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a marina
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 033009001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,564

Year Built

Built in 1830 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Partial
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: .Main Street Cotuit to Left on Oceanview Ave. Close to Cross Street, to 188 on right.
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: HU Cable TV, Pantry, Linen Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: First Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Vinyl
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bedroom 3, Closet
  • Dining Room Features: Built-in Features, Dining Room
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Description: Countertop(s): Granite,Flooring: Vinyl,Stove(s): Electric
  • Bedroom 2 Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bedroom 4, Closet, Private Full Bath
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bedroom 2, Shared Full Bath, Closet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen, Pantry
  • Living Room Features: Built-in Features, Living Room
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Description: Flooring: Wood
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shared Full Bath

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Conservation Area, Near Golf Course, Marina, In Town Location, Wooded, Level, Cleared, South of Route 28
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Shingle Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened Porch
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Cer. Historic, Approximate
  • Roof: Asphalt, Pitched

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Sink, Countertops, First Floor
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Barnstable

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RF
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780
  • Parcel #: 033009001

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1830

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 18564.4
  • Tax Book Number: 35165

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2025
Closed on
Mar 20, 2026
Sold by
188 Ocean View Avenue Llc
Bought by
West Andrew
Seller's Agent
Adrienne Siegel
Strawberry Hill R E
Buyer's Agent
Rick Shechtman
Kinlin Grover Compass
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$275,000
-9.32%
Views
65

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
178.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,738,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,737,049
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,136,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2022
Sold by
Anne M Jenkins 2009 and Anne Sammis
Bought by
188 Ocean View Ave Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2009
Sold by
Jenkins Anne
Bought by
Jenkins Anne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $2,675,000 --
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,738,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Sold $2,675,000 -9.3% $715 / Sq Ft
02/22/2026 02/22/26 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $789 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,113 $2,169,200 $1,524,400 $644,800
2024 $16,734 $2,123,600 $1,524,400 $599,200
2023 $14,297 $1,708,100 $1,200,100 $508,000
2022 $13,556 $1,311,000 $899,600 $411,400
2021 $14,321 $1,297,100 $926,000 $371,100
2020 $14,356 $1,226,000 $926,000 $300,000
2019 $13,624 $1,146,800 $846,600 $300,200
2018 $13,863 $1,146,400 $891,200 $255,200
2017 $13,420 $1,137,300 $891,200 $246,100
2016 $13,192 $1,146,100 $900,000 $246,100
2015 $13,673 $1,186,900 $882,400 $304,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22504970

Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: COTU-000033-000000-000009-000001

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