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  • $23,850,000

    17 Indian Trail, Osterville, MA 02655

    8beds
    7,310sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    7.43 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $3,263/sqft
    $375/mo HOA

    What's special

    Private islandPrivate dockNatural pathways
    A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees.The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages--including a former art studio converted into a private suite--and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline.With over five hundred feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
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    Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 11:15am

    Listed by:

    Kelly Crosby 774-487-7574,

    LandVest, Inc.

    Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22502840MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 9
    • Full bathrooms: 9
    Heating
    • Hot Water
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 7,310
    • Total interior livable area: 7,310 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 4
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Garden
    • Has view: Yes
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Ocean
    • Body of water: Seapuit River
    Lot
    • Size: 7.43 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 070009004
    • Zoning: RF-1
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Shingle Siding
    • Foundation: Other
    • Roof: Wood, Shingle
    Condition
    • Approximate
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Oyster Harbors
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Trash, Snow Removal, Security
    • HOA fee: $4,500 annually
    Location
    • Region: Osterville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $3,263/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $9,002,100
    • Annual tax amount: $74,701
    • Date on market: 6/10/2025
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