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Listing broker remarks

Experience the best of Orleans living, with Rock Harbor Beach just 0.5 miles away & breathtaking sunsets, tidal flats, boating & coastal charm moments from your door. This 1867 post-and-beam Cape is an absolute entertainer’s dream, blending historic character, modern comfort & strong income potential with exceptional indoor & outdoor living space. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, nearly 3,000 square feet & inviting spaces for family gatherings, summer entertaining or vacation rental use, this is the perfect Cape Cod vacation home. Features include hardwood & tile flooring, split HVAC, six heating zones, insulated windows, solar panels, two fireplaces & a generous kitchen with wood cabinetry & stainless steel appliances. A proven short-term rental, the home has generated $75K June–Sept. & $25K Oct.–May. Enjoy a sunroom, koi pond, bluestone terrace, mahogany deck, ample parking & a rare location close to everything that makes this one of Cape Cod’s most treasured destinations.— Berkshire Hathaway Home Service New England Properties

Key details

  • 2,951 sq ft
  • 31,799 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1867 built
  • $592 / sq ft
  • $6,932 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠0⁠2⁠7⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
60 Rock Harbor Rd
Town
Orleans, MA
ZIP
02653

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Nickerson, Winsor House · includes ORL.A

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Orleans

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.