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51 Freeman Avenue, Sandwich, MA, 02563

2beds
1baths
768sqft
$899,000
$1,171price/sqft
$6,030/moest. monthly cost
$241,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Imagine living just one house back from the water, where your everyday backdrop is the shifting colors of the bay and the sound of the ocean. This beautifully updated, turnkey 2-bedroom, 1-bath beachside cottage with deeded beach access in highly desirable Town Neck is ready for you to move right in. Spend your mornings with a cup of coffee on the rear deck watching playful seals in the surf, and your evenings winding down with gorgeous sunsets painting the sky over the bay. Step inside to gorgeous wood flooring that runs throughout. Large windows flood the space with natural light and keep those stunning water views front and center. Gather in the welcoming living area around the cozy gas fireplace, or curl up with a good book in the sunroom overlooking the bay.The contemporary kitchen makes for easy beach-day meal prep. With numerous updates inside and out, this home is entirely turnkey and ready for immediate enjoyment. MerAlso nearby - First Beach/Treehouse Brewery, Town Neck Beach, marina, dining, Historic Sandwich Village, Cape Cod Canal and scenic bike path. Roughly 3.5mi to Sagamore Bridge and an hour to Boston! Pack your bags and welcome to your own slice of paradise!

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Oak Ridge SchoolGrades 3-63.9 mi
6/10
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Forestdale SchoolGrades PK-25.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled, Actual
  • Year built: 1952

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Refrigerator,Other,Microwave,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom2

  • Features: Bedroom 2, Closet
  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Dining Room
  • Level: First

Features

  • Door features: Other,French Doors
  • Flooring: Wood,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 768
  • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen, Upgraded Cabinets, Kitchen Island
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Living Room
  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Closet
  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: SAND M:0094 B:0000 L:00900
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
  • Exterior features: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Bay/Harbor

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Features: Bike Path,School,Medical Facility,House of Worship,Near Golf Course,Shopping,Marina,In Town Location,Conservation Area,Level,North of 6A

Parking

  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Open
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,545$54,540
Home Insurance *$349$4,188
Property Taxes $782$9,384
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$6,030$72,360
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$206,742/yr
40% on housing$180,900/yr
45% on housing$160,800/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.7%
6.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,171This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02563$358
Barnstable County$549

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02563$434
Barnstable County$463

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-14Pending sale$899,000
2026-07-21Listed for sale$899,000
2018-12-14Sold$515,000
2018-11-05Pending sale$539,000
2018-09-02Price change$539,000
2018-08-14Listed for sale$550,000
2018-08-01Pending sale$550,000
2018-06-20Listed for sale$550,000
2015-07-27Listing removed$1,150,000
2015-07-10Listed for sale$1,150,000
2012-07-21Listing removed$445,000
2012-06-21Listed for sale$445,000
1995-08-31Sold$104,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSarah Rock
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty

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