For Sale

56 Rip Van Winkle Way, Bourne, MA

Bourne · MA 02532

$1,950,000
Price
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2972
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1939
Lot size: 0.51 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $656 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space · 5 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Set on its own peninsula overlooking Buttermilk Bay, this landmark waterfront residence offers an extraordinary 485 feet of direct water frontage and vibrant views in every direction. With water visible from nearly every window, the home captures the beauty, light, and that define life on the Cape. The front garden welcomes you with mature plantings and picturesque arches that create a peaceful and inviting approach. Inside, the home blends Mediterranean architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, offering generous space for entertaining while maintaining the warmth and charm of a classic villa. Bay views greet you immediately and continue to unfold as you move through the living spaces and into the sunroom with panoramic views over the large yard. The main living areas are designed to bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light. Upstairs the bedrooms enjoy western exposure, offering serene sunset views over the water at the end of each day.

Neighborhood & Transit

56 Rip Van Winkle Way, Bourne · MA 02532

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
513 days
Listing Price:
$1,950,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$656
Tax Assessment:
$1,224,100 in 2025
Taxes:
$846 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,972 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Living area includes the heated sun room
Kitchen
Main Floor, Custom Built Cabinets, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded, Main Level, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Exterior Access, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Wood, Main Level
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2972
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Wall Unit
Heating Zone
5
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
220 Volts

Exterior Features

Lot Size
22,041 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Flood Plain, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall, Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Attached
Off Street Parking
5 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame, Stone/Concrete
Siding
Shingles, Other (See Remarks)
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Clay

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Wainscoting
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Main Level
Bedroom 3 level
First Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full

Listing information

Listing agent
James Abdu
Listing office
Upper Cape Realty Corp.
MLS PIN #
73369737
Disclosure
No representations or warranties made by sellers or sellers agent. Buyers to verify all info contained herein.
Disclosure
Living area includes the heated sun room