Is a car needed in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Osterville, Barnstable, MA quiet?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's quiet

Is Osterville, Barnstable, MA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Osterville, Barnstable, MA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Osterville, Barnstable, MA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Is Osterville, Barnstable, MA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

Is Osterville, Barnstable, MA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Osterville, Barnstable, MA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Osterville, Barnstable, MA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Osterville a buyer's or seller's market?

Osterville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Osterville?

The median sale price in Osterville is $682K. That is down $3.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about Osterville?

Residents describe Osterville, MA as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Osterville, MA .

What are the closest schools to 296 Eel River Rd?

The closest schools to 296 Eel River Rd in Osterville, MA are Barnstable High School (Middle, rated 3/10), Barnstable Intermediate School (rated 4/10), Barnstable United Elementary School (rated 3/10).

OFF MARKET

$2,378,600

Tax assessed value

7 Beds
4 Baths
3,130 sqft (on 1.38 acres)

296 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655

Osterville

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Mashpee, MA	5.13	Multi-Family Home	$3,600,000	10/09/25	34	32	23,394

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
296 Eel River Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.00	-	-	-	-	Off Market
294 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.03	$1,746,500	7	4	3,860	Off Market
294 Eel River Rd #296, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
294 Eel River Rd #296, Osterville, MA 02655	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
308 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.04	$3,318,200	4	4	3,393	Off Market
308 Eel River Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
299 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.06	-	-	-	6,769	Off Market
299 Eel River Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
271 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.06	$7,048,100	8	8	-	Off Market
344 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.07	$3,731,500	5	5	4,300	Off Market
344 Eel River Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
333 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.08	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
374 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.09	$2,638,500	6	4	2,789	Off Market
255 Eel River Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.09	-	-	-	-	Off Market
255 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.09	$13,398,800	5	6.5	7,499	Off Market
390 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.11	$3,916,100	5	5.5	4,175	Off Market
390 Eel River Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.11	-	-	-	-	Off Market
24 Hathaway Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.11	$3,668,100	4	4.5	3,711	Off Market
24 Hathaway Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630	0.11	-	-	-	-	Off Market
339 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655	0.12	$8,405,000	5	5	3,834	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1910

1.38 acre lot

3,130 sqft

Garage

About this House

One of the most prestigious locations remaining in Osterville abutting the Wianno Golf Course with rights to Eel River. This vintage Cape Cod style gambrel was owned by the same family since the 1960's and awaits the next legacy of ownership. An impressive 250+ feet of highly sought after Eel River Road frontage welcomes you home. The larger house boasts 5 bedrooms, 3,100+ square feet, and 8 foot ceilings. There is a second home on the property that contains two bedrooms and a kitchen. The rear of the property provides serene views of the 11th Hole on Wianno Golf Course. Also included is a detached one car garage. Please verify all info.

296 Eel River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655 is a 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,130 sqft multi-family in Osterville, built in 1910. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,379/month.

Home Details for 296 Eel River Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.38 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 27, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,595,000
Feb 26, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,595,000 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 9, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,695,000 Price decreased by 5%
Sep 14, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,775,000 Price decreased by 10%
Jul 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,975,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$19,243	$2,378,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Barnstable

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$682K

$3.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$464

$3MoM

Available listings

309

37MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Osterville

At least 22 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say car is needed
83 % Say parking is easy
78 % Say there's wildlife
76 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say it's quiet
71 % Say it's dog friendly
63 % Say neighbors are friendly
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
57 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say kids play outside
49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
40 % Say there are community events
38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
27 % Say there are sidewalks
25 % Say streets are well-lit

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Jacqueline Hicks
Resident
6mo ago
"This area lacks decent public transportation. Having a car is extremely helpful. The is the bus system but it isn’t that reliable and it doesn’t have lots of stops and routes so one has to walk a distance to get to path of bus"
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4y ago
"moderate traffic at regular business hours, otherwise VERY easy travel, and safe drivers on the road "
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Purplevelvet917
Resident
7y ago
"The bus goes by only once an hour each way. A car is helpful. Summer traffic make the commute slow so allow for extra time."
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Joshtweaver
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7y ago
"Very friendly upscale area with beautiful scenery. Great for a summer vacation. Very peaceful. Can get quiet at times so if you’re looking for excitement you may want to look elsewhere. "
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Joshtweaver
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7y ago
"Great area for kids to grow up or spend the summers in. Very friendly community feel. Safe to walk around in. "
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Ashleighmaeb
Resident
8y ago
"An hour and a half drive back to Boston if your lucky. You can fly which is way more convenient but driving is the cheapest. It’s our summer home so we don’t care that much since we’re down all summer."
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Hudson
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8y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 3 years and love it. The neighbors are nice and there are lots of kids and young families."
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bagleyheath
14y ago
"Ostervile, lovely place apart from the people. Rude arrogant, dont you know who I am? types where the rules of civilty only apply to others. If you are in the top 1% or aspire to be you'll love it."
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Frequently asked questions about 296 Eel River Rd

Is Osterville a buyer's or seller's market?
Osterville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Osterville?
The median sale price in Osterville is $682K. That is down $3.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about Osterville?
Residents describe Osterville, MA as easy to park in, well-kept, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Osterville, MA.
What are the closest schools to 296 Eel River Rd?
The closest schools to 296 Eel River Rd in Osterville, MA are Barnstable High School (Middle, rated 3/10), Barnstable Intermediate School (rated 4/10), Barnstable United Elementary School (rated 3/10).

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3 bd
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100 Knowlton Ln,
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3 bd
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28 Sterling Rd,
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$3,800/mo
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3 bd
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5 bd
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1 bd
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3 bd
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1 ba
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230 Gosnold St #M5,
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4 bd
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Apartments for Rent

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$2,750/mo
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2 bd
1 ba
879 Main St #1,
Osterville, MA 02655
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$2,400/mo
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2 bd
2 ba
39 Blossom Ave #4,
Osterville, MA 02655
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$1,950/mo
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1 bd
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190 Captain Samadrus Rd #1,
Cotuit, MA 02635
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$3,900/mo
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3 bd
3 ba
129 School St #129,
Cotuit, MA 02635
$2,500/mo
Fees may apply
3 bd
1 ba
310 S Orleans #8H,
Orleans, MA 02635
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Off Market Homes Near 296 Eel River Rd

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SOLD
OCT 2, 2026
$1,825,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,962 sqft
552 Main Street,
Cotuit, MA 02635
Keller Williams Realty
SOLD
OCT 1, 2026
$6,950,000
4 bd
4 ba
4,069 sqft
50 Popponesset Island Road,
Mashpee, MA 02649
Sotheby's International Realty
SOLD
SEP 30, 2026
$620,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
23 Prudence Lane,
Cotuit, MA 02635
Keller Williams Realty
SOLD
SEP 30, 2026
$613,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,156 sqft
112 Osterville West Barnstable Road,
Osterville, MA 02655
Kinlin Grover Compass
SOLD
SEP 30, 2026
$799,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,688 sqft
37 Old Salem Way,
Osterville, MA 02655
Kyle Seyboth, Century 21 Limitless
SOLD
SEP 30, 2026
$489,000
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,830 sqft
15 Hampton Court UNIT 15,
Mashpee, MA 02649
LPT Realty
SOLD
SEP 29, 2026
$630,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,297 sqft
17 Galleon Way,
Osterville, MA 02655
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
SOLD
SEP 28, 2026
$500,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,380 sqft
3 Yacht Club Road,
Centerville, MA 02632
Keller Williams Realty
SOLD
SEP 25, 2026
$670,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,144 sqft
7 Bonnie Briar Road,
Osterville, MA 02655
Compass Massachusetts, LLC
SOLD
SEP 24, 2026
$620,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,290 sqft
75 Trout Brook Road,
Cotuit, MA 02635
Griffin Realty Group
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