Come visit this popular historic home deemed precious by locals, in the heart of one of Cape Cod's most beloved towns. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and beaches. This beautiful four-bedroom, four-bathroom antique home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comfort, featuring stunning views of Wakeby Pond (perfect for sunning, swimming and boating), cranberry bogs, and glorious sunsets. The home has been thoroughly restored, including the gourmet kitchen with a gas fireplace, all four bathrooms, a high-efficiency heating system, newer windows, and updated electrical. As an added bonus, the property includes an impressive income-producing apartment that will defray your costs. The main level features a cozy living room with built-ins that flow into the kitchen and a west-facing dining room perfect for entertaining. A first-floor bedroom, full bathroom, convenient laundry room, and charming butler's pantry complete this level. Upstairs, you will find two ensuite bedrooms, a private office and more rooms overlooking the property's gardens and scenic cranberry bogs. Additional highlights include high ceilings, gorgeous wood floors, a hobbyist's dream garage, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, vegetable gardens, hiking trails, and a private fenced in yard for kids and pets. Whether you are an antique lover, artist, farmer, investor, or growing family, act fast! This home is aggressively priced and won't last long!
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/30)
$975,000
78 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, MA 02563
4beds
2,952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.59 Acres Lot
$946,800 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor bedroomPrivate officeTwo ensuite bedroomsBlueberry bushesFruit treesVegetable gardensConvenient laundry room
- 110 days
- 1,576
- 78
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Priscilla C Geraghty 508-274-4631,
Rand Atlantic Inc.
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22602098
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: View, Office/Sitting Area, Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Bedroom 2, Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Bedroom 3, View, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Private Full Bath
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Description: Countertop(s): Granite,Flooring: Wood,Door(s): Other,Stove(s): Electric
- Features: Bedroom 4, View, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Office/Sitting Area, Private Full Bath, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private Full Bath
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: View, Dining Room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Countertop(s): Granite,Fireplace(s): Gas,Flooring: Tile,Stove(s): Gas
- Features: Kitchen, Upgraded Cabinets, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood,Door(s): Other
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Shared Full Bath, Living Room
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Washer, Wall/Oven Cook Top, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, First Floor
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Linen Closet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Other
- Basement: Cape Cod,Partial,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,952
- Total interior livable area: 2,952 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First Floor
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced, Full
- Has view: Yes
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake/Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Conservation Area, Major Highway, Shopping, Level, Cleared, North of Route 28, South of 6A
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: SAND M:0008 B:0195
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique, Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt, Other, Pitched, Flat
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled, Unknown/Mixed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sandwich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $801,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,995
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 111 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$946,800
$899,000 - $994,000
$4,717/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $975,000-2%$330/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+84.3%$337/sqft |
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| 10/30/2020 | Sold | $540,000-3.2%$183/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Pending sale | $558,000$189/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $558,000$189/sqft |
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| 7/6/2020 | Listing removed | $558,000$189/sqft |
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| 3/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $558,000+5.3%$189/sqft |
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| 4/13/2017 | Sold | $530,000-3.6%$180/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Pending sale | $549,900$186/sqft |
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| 3/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $549,900-2.7%$186/sqft |
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| 12/3/2016 | Listing removed | $565,000$191/sqft |
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| 10/18/2016 | Price change | $565,000-5.7%$191/sqft |
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| 8/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $599,000+65.2%$203/sqft |
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| 11/12/2003 | Sold | $362,500$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,995 -4% | $756,400 -1.9% |
| 2024 | $8,327 +2.3% | $771,000 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $8,139 +5.5% | $707,700 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $7,712 +5.2% | $586,000 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $7,330 -0.8% | $532,300 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $7,391 +3.7% | $516,500 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $7,128 +26.3% | $497,800 +26.1% |
| 2018 | $5,643 +2.3% | $394,900 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $5,517 +10.3% | $369,500 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $5,002 +2.6% | $345,700 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $4,873 +3.2% | $328,800 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $4,722 +5.3% | $324,100 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $4,486 +10.4% | $327,000 +2.6% |
| 2012 | $4,062 -0.1% | $318,800 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $4,066 -1.2% | $333,800 -8.9% |
| 2010 | $4,117 +2.2% | $366,300 -6.7% |
| 2009 | $4,030 +2.5% | $392,400 -4.1% |
| 2008 | $3,932 +9.2% | $409,200 +5.7% |
| 2007 | $3,600 +1.5% | $387,100 +2.1% |
| 2006 | $3,548 +10% | $379,100 +12.2% |
| 2005 | $3,225 +25.6% | $338,000 +34.2% |
| 2004 | $2,568 +3.7% | $251,800 +19.8% |
| 2003 | $2,477 +19.9% | $210,100 +36.3% |
| 2001 | $2,066 +0.9% | $154,200 +7.7% |
| 2000 | $2,048 | $143,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02563
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Sandwich
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