188 Ocean View Avenue, Barnstable, MA 02635 - Photo 1

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$2,675,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,740 Sq. Ft.
0.5 Acres
Updated 9 days ago

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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

Sold For: $2,675,000
Taxes: $18,564 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: CCI
MLS ID: 22504970
Added to Site: 188 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

Listed by Strawberry Hill R E, Adrienne G Siegel
Sold by Kinlin Grover Compass, Rick Shechtman

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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

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Price & Sales History for 188 Ocean View Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/30/2026

Sold

$2,675,000

-9.32%

MLS

10/03/2025

Listed

$2,950,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales 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 that was sold at $2,675,000 on March 30, 2026. 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.

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