196 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066
OFF MARKET

196 Border St
Scituate, MA 02066

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,376 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

$1,960,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,653/mo*

$1,960,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,653/mo*
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,376 sqft
(on 0.46 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This home sits on the border of Cohasset and Scituate, so offers the proximity to Cohasset town and harbor with all the great amenities of the town of Scituate. Pristine, sun filled 3300+SF colonial set behind stone walls amongst the beautiful estate properties of Border Street. High ceilings, hardwood floors and beautiful finish details throughout. The new chef's kitchen two large entertaining and 'hot' islands, polished, DuPont edged granite, Omega Dynasty semi-custom cabinetry, and top of the line, built-in paneled appliances is open to the spacious family room w/fireplace. A lovely living room, formal dining room and office complete the first floor. There are 3 very spacious bedrooms on the second floor with a walk up unfinished attic with great expansion opportunity. The basement offers a bath, mudroom and playroom/exercise room. Fenced in level yard, with gated driveway and oversized deck! Convenient COMMUTERS location...3 min. to North Scituate train, 5 min. to Cohasset train or a 15 minute drive to Hingham Commuter boat.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 196 Border St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, Radiant, Oil, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleDeckExterior: WoodGardenLawnPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price History for 196 Border St

DatePriceEventSource
07/15/2015$841,000Sold
N/A
06/06/2015$849,000PendingAgent Provided
05/16/2015$849,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/24/2015$879,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/01/2014$895,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/18/2014$895,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/28/2014$925,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/15/2008$857,000Sold
N/A
08/01/1997$140,000Sold
N/A
04/17/1997$90,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$17,226
Assessment$1,724,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 196 Border St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
09/10/25
4
3.5
2,400
0.62
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
02/27/26
3
2.5
3,016
0.40
Single-Family Home
$785,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,294
0.68
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
05/19/26
4
2.5
3,500
0.57
Single-Family Home
$2,180,000
10/02/25
4
2.5
3,553
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
12/19/25
4
2.5
2,500
0.79
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
08/01/25
3
3
3,532
0.85
Single-Family Home
$946,000
07/01/25
3
2
1,906
0.60
Single-Family Home
$1,321,900
08/07/25
4
2.5
2,602
0.59
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
11/13/25
3
4.5
4,583

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Assigned Schools

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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 people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say there's wildlife

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

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

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sarah J.
    "They would like it. Many other dog owners and people from surrounding streets walking their dogs through this neighborhood "
  • Jack B.
    "Scituate is a beautiful place to live. Anyone would love to live here. Why do I have to keep typing?? "
  • Kmccarthyvt
    "Commuter rail is in town and drive depends on when you hit the road. Downtown is 45 to 1:15 depending"
  • Kmccarthyvt
    "Commuter rail to downtown. If elect to drive it’s usually about 70 minutes during peak times, worse in bad weather of course "
  • Brown246
    "Lived here for many years. Love it. Beaches are beautiful! Great schools, great kids, great middle-aged people. "
  • Andy W.
    "Dogs very welcome, you see them everywhere and most beaches are open to them including before 10am in the summer months "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Dan H.
    "There are 2 commuter rail stations in Scituate, which is key as driving into the city can be very slow. "
  • 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."
  • 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!"
  • Lauraslmcdonald
    "quiet, walk to harbor and to the lighthouse, out of flood zone. friendly people, surrounding neighborhoods good for walks "
  • 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"
  • 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. "
  • Kathy M.
    "Wonderful central Scituate location. Near Schools, playing fields, beaches, Harbor village. Friendly neighborhood. No traffic."

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196 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,376 sqft single-family home built in 1998. This property is not currently available for sale. 196 Border St was last sold on Jul 15, 2015 for $841,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 196 Border St is $1,960,100.