169 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066
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OFF MARKET

$5,454,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,165 sqft (on 7.06 acres)

169 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066

Est. Refi. Payment $32,782/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 8, 2019 for $3,000,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$5.45M
Since last month
Increased$393K (+7.8%)
Since last year
Increased$1M (+31%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+81.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +121% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$5.45M
July 2026$5.05M
June 2026$4.64M
May 2026$4.98M
April 2026$4.86M
March 2026$5.25M
February 2026$10.02M
January 2026$4.7M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
24 Wood Island Rd, Scituate, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$5,000,000
12/30/25
5
3.5
6,700
66 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$4,858,012
08/06/26
4
3.5
4,400
70 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$5,401,446
06/15/26
4
3.5
3,820
30 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$5,600,000
11/14/25
7
7.5
6,659
53 Border St, Scituate, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
11/13/25
3
4.5
4,583
6 Parker Ave, Cohasset, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
09/10/25
4
3.5
2,400
222 Gannett Rd, Scituate, MA
0.77
Single-Family Home
$1,910,000
09/03/25
4
5
5,745
119 Border St, Cohasset, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$4,000,000
06/12/26
3
3
2,220
270 S Main St, Cohasset, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$2,180,000
10/02/25
4
2.5
3,553
84 Elm St, Cohasset, MA
0.80
Single-Family Home
$3,299,000
05/13/26
4
4.5
4,258

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6 Parker Ave, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.26
$1,427,600
4
3.5
2,400
Off Market
96 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.29
$2,400,000
-
-
-
For Sale
70 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.31
$5,401,446
4
3.5
3,820
Recently Sold
66 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.36
$4,858,012
4
3.5
4,400
Recently Sold
98 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.36
$1,800,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
1-1 Baileys Island Rd #R, Scituate, MA 02066
0.37
$5,390,000
5
5.5
6,243
For Sale
85 Indian Trl, Scituate, MA 02066
0.43
$1,879,200
4
2.5
3,164
Off Market
89 Indian Trl, Scituate, MA 02066
0.43
$785,000
3
2
1,294
Recently Sold
16 Cedar Ln, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.45
$1,521,200
4
2
1,927
Off Market
75 Border St, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.43
$4,375,600
4
4.5
4,462
Off Market
5 Windsor Rd, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.46
$1,442,100
5
2.5
1,915
Off Market
30 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset, MA 02025
0.45
$5,600,000
7
7.5
6,659
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
7.06 acres
Living Area
5,165 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,056

About this House

Overlooking the Gulf River, and conservation land across the Gulf known as Supper Island, on seven magnificent acres, this one-of-a-kind French Country Estate, known as Unicorn Cottage, built by Edward Cunningham in 1923, is a true world class residence offering the utmost in privacy, serenity and stunning water views inside and out. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society has awarded the garden a Gold Medal for a Four Season Garden. An allee of pear trees welcomes guests to the formal courtyard entry of this Stone Masterpiece, with its grand formal spaces and family friendly rustic casual spaces. A home and grounds unmatched in any of the Greater Boston coastal towns!
169 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,165 sqft single-family home built in 1923. It last sold for $3,000,000 on May 8, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $5,454,400, with a rent estimate of $7,385/month.

Home Details for 169 Border St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stucco, Brick

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923Year Updated: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7.06 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$3,000,000
Feb 1, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,450,000
Jan 18, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$3,450,000
May 4, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,450,000
Price decreased by 13%
Aug 3, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$3,950,000

Market trends in Scituate

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.08M
$153KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$488
$20MoM
Available listings
62
14MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Scituate

At least 62 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say there's wildlife

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Sarah J.
    "They would like it. Many other dog owners and people from surrounding streets walking their dogs through this neighborhood "
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  • Jack B.
    "Scituate is a beautiful place to live. Anyone would love to live here. Why do I have to keep typing?? "
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  • Kmccarthyvt
    "Commuter rail is in town and drive depends on when you hit the road. Downtown is 45 to 1:15 depending"
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  • Kmccarthyvt
    "Commuter rail to downtown. If elect to drive it’s usually about 70 minutes during peak times, worse in bad weather of course "
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  • Brown246
    "Lived here for many years. Love it. Beaches are beautiful! Great schools, great kids, great middle-aged people. "
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  • Andy W.
    "Dogs very welcome, you see them everywhere and most beaches are open to them including before 10am in the summer months "
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  • Andrew D.
    "Humarock is a fantastic place to have a dog! Everyone is always out and walking around with their animals or playing and going for a swim in the ocean. "
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  • Andrew D.
    "My wife and I have lived here for 5 years. It’s been a magical and beautiful place to live year round. Even if the winters can be very rough close to the coast. "
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  • Marcy W.
    "No better place to live but Scituate. Only qualm is that it could be smidge more affordable for a sole supporter of a household."
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  • Amy Rhodes
    "I have lived in this area for thirty-three years. I have raised two daughters here and they went to the Scituate Public Schools which I believe are good schools."
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  • Dan H.
    "There are 2 commuter rail stations in Scituate, which is key as driving into the city can be very slow. "
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  • Olivia C.
    "Dog owners would love bringing their dogs to the beach. Something dog owners may not like is that there are no dog parks."
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  • Joan
    "We rent in this neighborhood but live in Florida. It’s a beautiful town- very Irish! Reminds me of old time America- bike parades on the 4th of July, sand castle contests, beautiful Beaches ... a lovely place to call part time home!"
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  • Lauraslmcdonald
    "quiet, walk to harbor and to the lighthouse, out of flood zone. friendly people, surrounding neighborhoods good for walks "
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  • Lauraslmcdonald
    "I grew up in Scituate and there's an indescribable feeling of calm and comfort in living here. The atmosphere is laid back and consistent"
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  • Gregory B.
    "Harbor location is fabulous! Being able to walk to the wonderful restaurants, shops, movie theater and bowling alley is so convenient. It's nice not to need a car to get around. "
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  • Kathy M.
    "Wonderful central Scituate location. Near Schools, playing fields, beaches, Harbor village. Friendly neighborhood. No traffic."
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Frequently asked questions about 169 Border St

  • What is 169 Border St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 169 Border St in Scituate, MA is $5,454,400.
  • What is the price history for 169 Border St?
    169 Border St in Scituate, MA last sold for $3,000,000 in May 2019.
  • Is Scituate a buyer's or seller's market?
    Scituate is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Scituate?
    The median sale price in Scituate is $1.08M. That is up $153K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 169 Border St?
    The lot at 169 Border St in Scituate, MA is about 7.1 acres.

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