Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2025
Listed
$2,950,000
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Property Description
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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 188 Ocean View Ave
General
- Price: $2,950,000
- Taxes: $18,564 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: CCI
- MLS ID: 22504970
- Updated: 12/5/2025
- Added to Site: 104 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Hookup for Cable TV, Pantry, Linen Closet
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Shared Full Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Second
- Bedroom 3: Second Level
- Bedroom 4: Second Level
- Bedroom 5: Second Level
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Pantry, First Level
- Dining Room: Built-in Features, Dining Room, First Level
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink, Countertops, First Floor
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Patio, Screened Porch
Location
- County: Barnstable
- Driving Directions: .Main Street Cotuit to Left on Oceanview Ave. Close to Cross Street, to 188 on right.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Clapboard, Shingle Siding
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard, Shingle Siding
- Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt, Pitched
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,740
- Year Built: 1830
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Cer. Historic, Approximate
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,780
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: RF
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $788
- Assessment Amount: $2,169,200
- Land Assmt: $1,524,400
- Tax Amount: $18,564.4
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 33009001
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Schools
Schools serving 188 Ocean View Ave
School District:Barnstable School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Barnstable United Elementary School 730 Osterville West Barnstable, Barnstable, MA 02648 | 4-5 | 4.4 mi |
West Villages Elementary School 760 Osterville-West Barnstable, Barnstable, MA 02648 | K-3 | 4.5 mi |
Barnstable High School 744 West Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02601 | 8-12 | 6.8 mi |
Barnstable Intermediate School 895 Falmouth Road, Barnstable, MA 02601 | 6-7 | 7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 188 Ocean View Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 188 Ocean View Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$18,113
8%
$2,169,200
2%
2024
$16,734
17%
$2,123,600
24%
2023
$14,297
5%
$1,708,100
30%
2022
$13,556
-5%
$1,311,000
1%
2021
$14,321
—
$1,297,100
6%
2020
$14,356
5%
$1,226,000
7%
2019
$13,624
—
$1,146,800
—
2018
$13,619
1%
$1,146,400
1%
2017
$13,420
-2%
$1,137,300
-4%
2015
$13,673
3%
$1,186,900
—
2014
$13,223
—
$1,187,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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188 Ocean View Avenue, Barnstable, MA 02635 (MLS# 22504970) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 188 Ocean View Avenue is currently listed for $2,950,000 and was received on October 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 188 Ocean View Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cotuit? You can browse all Cotuit real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.