749 S Main Street
Centerville, MA 02632
Centerville- 10 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 8,834 sqft (on 1.79 acres)
10 Beds
7 Baths
8,834 sqft
(on 1.79 acres)
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Description
Before Cape Cod was a popular vacation destination, Helen J. Quinn, heiress to the Grand Union grocery chain, purchased almost 20 acres of land by the Centerville River. This property was Mrs. Quinn's personal estate, later dubbed 'Sandcastle' for its sandy English stucco exterior. Brilliantly designed for hosting family or guests, the layout is timeless, with formal spaces on the entry side of the property and sunny, glassed-in rooms the length of the water side, offering 180 degree views of Craigville River and Nantucket Sound. With 8 bedrooms in the main house and a full, 1400-sq ft apartment above the separate 4 bay carriage house, there's space for everyone. A deep water dock connected to ''the best boathouse on the river,'' makes day trips to Nantucket possible, or store a launch to zip across the river for sunbathing on the white sands of Long Beach. A brand new sea wall and elevated back yard were installed summer 2024.
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. This description is from June 13, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 749 S Main Street
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Interior Details Basement: Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 10Number of Bathrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms (full): 6Number of Bathrooms (half): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 8834 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Gas Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 8Spa: HeatedHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood, Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Tile |
View Has a View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Pool House, OutbuildingExterior: Outdoor Shower, GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGardenHas a Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage, Open |
Pool Pool: Gunite, In Ground, HeatedPool |
Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: Deep Water Access, Salt, River FrontRoad Frontage: PublicOn Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private SewerWater Body: Centerville River |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 583 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1924Year Renovated: 2021 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Tudor |
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Condition: Updated/Remodeled, ActualParcel Number: 185012001 |
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Price List Price: $7,250,000 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Centerville |
School Information Elementary School District: BarnstableJr High / Middle School District: BarnstableHigh School District: Barnstable |
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Building Area Building Area: 8834 Square Feet |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 1.79 Acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 22303969Water ViewWater View: RiversShowing Requirements: Appointment Required, Call Listing Agent |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by The Cape House Team, (508) 737-1248
William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services
Bought with: John J Hopkins, (508) 320-9461, Frank A Sullivan Real Estate
Source: CCIMLS, MLS#22303969

Price History for 749 S Main Street
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/12/2025 | $6,500,000 | Sold | CCIMLS #22303969 |
| 04/22/2025 | $7,250,000 | Pending | CCIMLS #22303969 |
| 02/17/2025 | $7,250,000 | PriceChange | CCIMLS #22303969 |
| 09/09/2024 | $8,500,000 | PriceChange | CCIMLS #22303969 |
| 12/14/2023 | $9,900,000 | PriceChange | CCIMLS #22303969 |
| 09/15/2023 | $11,000,000 | Listed For Sale | CCIMLS #22303969 |
Market trends in Barnstable
Last updated April 2026
Avg. sale price
$680K $5.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3% 0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$418 $3MoM
Available listings
322 87MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $54,720 |
| Assessment | $6,763,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 749 S Main Street
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.00 | Single-Family Home | $6,500,000 | 06/12/25 | 10 | 7 | 8,834 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $2,210,000 | 10/08/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,510 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $2,210,000 | 10/08/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,710 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $1,700,000 | 03/18/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,168 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $1,700,000 | 03/18/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,168 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $1,525,000 | 12/05/25 | 7 | 8 | 3,072 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $1,525,000 | 12/05/25 | 7 | 8 | 3,072 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,925,000 | 06/01/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,338 |
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What Locals Say about Centerville
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97 % Say car is needed
91 % Say yards are well-kept
87 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
79 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say there's wildlife
69 % Say people would walk alone at night
68 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
66 % Say kids play outside
59 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say it's quiet
37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
36 % Say there are community events
35 % Say there are sidewalks
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
28 % Say streets are well-lit
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749 S Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632 is a 10 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 8,834 sqft single-family home built in 1924. 749 S Main Street is located in Centerville, Centerville. This property is not currently available for sale. 749 S Main Street was last sold on Jun 12, 2025 for $6,500,000 (10% lower than the asking price of $7,250,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 749 S Main Street is $7,452,700.

