2 Shell Lane, Orleans, MA 02653
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FOR SALE
OPEN SAT, 11-1PM
0.61 ACRES

$949,000

Original price: $959,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,149 sqft (on 0.61 acres)

2 Shell Lane, Orleans, MA 02653

Est. Mortgage $5,618/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1956
0.61 acre lot
$442/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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

About this House

North of 6A and tucked off Rock Harbor Road, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a classic Orleans setting just a half mile to Rock Harbor--spend your days on the beach, watch the fishing boats return, or take in the 4th of July fireworks. Offering 2,149 sq ft, the home features a spacious living area with wood-burning fireplace and an easy flow to a large deck, ideal for entertaining. A bright 3-season porch adds flexible living space, while the walk-out lower level provides potential for additional finished square footage. Just a half mile to downtown Orleans--enjoy local restaurants, coffee at the Chocolate Sparrow, or access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Well-suited for year-round living, a summer getaway, or investment opportunity. Property is currently served by a cesspool; engineering plans for a new system are in place. Seller to provide a credit to the buyer toward the installation of the updated septic system, based on the current quoted cost for installation.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Leighton Team, (508) 896-1222
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CCIMLS, MLS#22601075
Also Listed on MLS PIN, MLS PIN, CCIMLS.

Open House

Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday, September 20
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Home Details for 2 Shell Lane

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Oil, Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Electric Dryer,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,Unpaved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Cesspool

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 169Days on Market: 171

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: ORLE M:017.0 B:0002 L:0000.0

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $949,000Price Per Sqft: $442

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Orleans

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 22601075

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2149 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.61 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 22601075Showing Requirements: Appointment Required, Reciprocal/See Agent Remarks

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Orleans

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 93 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say there's wildlife

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 84 % Say it's quiet

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say kids play outside

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 22 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Deanna Johnson
    "None People are very unfriendly and selfish. Very little kindness shown in this town. Speaking is not enforced in Orleans. Many people have been hit on bicycles including myself. This town is more business oriented than people oriented. Overall very unfriendly compared to nearby towns"
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  • Gladda07
    "Not too bad, there are good traffic days and there are not so good days.It all depends on the season.Fall/Winter its not bad. Spring /Summer time its a nightmare. Lots of out of towners come visit so it is a bit congested. "
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  • Maria L.
    "Very dog-friendly! And what dogs don't love the Cape? Water, beaches, squirrels & bunnies to chase...It's dog heaven!"
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  • Jessicalennox
    "A lot of residents are not here year round. People are genuine and friendly but in the off season there aren’t as many"
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  • Ib4alljm
    "You must have access to personal transportation if you want to go farther than a mile or two in your day to day life. However this is a lovely area if you want to walk to the post office or to Friends Marketplace, or just across the street to the bank or Corner Store Burrito bar."
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  • Robert C.
    "We have a very active Nauset Heights Association, with both an annual meeting and a business meeting, a summer sand sculpture event, a tennis tournament and a golf tournament. There is also our annual lawn party, at which most of the 200 members Appear. Finally, we do a community cleanup both once in the spring and once in the fall."
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  • Robert C.
    "We have owned here 27 years, and lived here full-time for the past 10 years. The neighborhood is unique because it is low density, has homes of character, is quiet and for most of us is a five minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean. And most of us see it from our windows, and hear it almost always. Is that good or what?"
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  • Ryan
    "There are a lot of elderly and also expensive summer homes, so you have a TON of tax revenue going to the schools, but not too many students..."
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  • Judy B.
    "Police Block party, concerts, shopping,ice skating rink, Nauset Beach, Baseball games, Christmas Stroll, Halloween walk"
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  • nauset
    "This is beach town with a ton of elderly so you have a HUGE tax base with a lot of money going to schools with very few kids. The schools are terrific as a result. Plus, kids can play outside, and out “back yard” is Cape Cod National Seashore. Not bad. Don’t tell anyone!! "
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  • nauset
    "Neighborhood with year round residents in a beach town with a lot of seasonal people. Plus, we’re basically in a National Park. There are little stores and food available in East Orleans. ~3 miles to Nauset Beach. Year round on Cape Cod has turned out better than we could have hoped for. "
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  • Shelly E.
    "It has both ocean cost line and bay coastline. The schools are amazing. Access to the off road beach area for residence only. "
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  • Madison S.
    "You should put things like 'ocean views', beach access, deeded rights, when figuring values. Stated values never seem to reflect such precious commodities, which are such a plus in these areas, in fact, one of the whole reasons people live here. "
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  • Brianhopkins a.
    "short walk to for coffee/grocery/dinning bike to bay or on trail"
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Market trends in Orleans

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
47
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$926K
Since last month
Increased$22K (+2.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$234K (-20.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$36K (+4%)
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 +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$926K
August 2026$904K
July 2026$906K
June 2026$935K
May 2026$943K
April 2026$959K
March 2026$1.11M
February 2026$1.1M
January 2026$1.1M
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
20 Namskaket Road, Orleans, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$798,000
02/19/26
3
1.5
1,403
6 Defiance Lane, Orleans, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$840,000
05/22/26
2
2
1,198
181 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$975,000
08/24/26
2
3.5
1,888
188 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
02/27/26
3
3
2,110
14 Chase Lane, Orleans, MA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$800,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,200
56 Locust Road, Orleans, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$835,000
06/29/26
4
3
2,460
24 West Road, Orleans, MA
0.80
Single-Family Home
$843,000
10/24/25
3
2
1,764
8 Hofe Road, Orleans, MA
0.71
Single-Family Home
$826,500
10/17/25
3
2
1,150
8 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$619,000
09/26/25
2
1
1,320
12 Phoebes Close, Orleans, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
05/07/26
4
3.5
3,431

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
11 Richardson Lane, Orleans, MA 02653
0.05
$994,000
2
2
1,615
Off Market
29 Harbor Hill Drive, Orleans, MA 02653
0.14
$915,300
3
2
1,825
Off Market
46 Skaket Beach Road, Orleans, MA 02653
0.23
$797,100
2
2
1,575
Off Market
34 Namskaket Road, Orleans, MA 02653
0.23
$1,059,600
4
2
1,627
Off Market
88 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653
0.21
$1,935,600
5
6
3,760
Off Market
11 Captains Row, Orleans, MA 02653
0.21
$870,200
4
2
1,568
Off Market
6 Defiance Lane, Orleans, MA 02653
0.22
$840,000
2
2
1,198
Recently Sold
28 Mallard Drive, Orleans, MA 02653
0.28
$2,750,000
4
3.5
3,164
For Sale
156 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653
0.27
$991,700
2
2
1,235
Off Market
20 Namskaket Road, Orleans, MA 02653
0.30
$798,000
3
1.5
1,403
Recently Sold
6 Penny Lane, Orleans, MA 02653
0.28
$540,000
2
1
630
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 20, 2026
Source: CCIMLS #22601075
PriceChange
$949,000
Price decreased by 1%
Jul 6, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73493548
PriceChange
$959,000
Price decreased by 3%
May 27, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73493548
PriceChange
$989,000
Price decreased by 1%
Mar 30, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73493548
Listed For Sale
$999,000
Dec 1, 2025
Source: CCIMLS #22503198
ListingRemoved
$1,175,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Leighton Team, Keller Williams Realty
Agent Phone: (508) 896-1222
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Frequently asked questions about 2 Shell Lane

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 2 Shell Lane?
    Based on a $949,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2 Shell Lane in Orleans, MA is approximately $5,712 (about $5,155 principal & interest, $482 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Orleans?
    Residents describe Orleans, MA as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Orleans, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 2 Shell Lane?
    The closest schools to 2 Shell Lane in Orleans, MA are Nauset Regional High School (rated 6/10), Nauset Regional Middle School (rated 6/10), Orleans Elementary School (rated 8/10).
  • What is 2 Shell Lane estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2 Shell Lane in Orleans, MA is $925,700.
  • Does 2 Shell Lane have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2 Shell Lane in Orleans, MA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 2 Shell Lane?
    The lot at 2 Shell Lane in Orleans, MA is about 0.61 acres (26,572 sq ft).
2 Shell Lane, Orleans, MA 02653 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,149 sqft single-family home built in 1956. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CCIMLS on Mar 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 22601075.