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The Town of Orleans, incorporated in 1797, is a resort community on the outer Cape whose European history begins in 1642 with the first permanent settlement established by Nicholas Snow and his family. Settlers had purchased rights to the town from Mattaguason, sachem of the Manamoyick Indians.
The Colonial economy was built on agriculture, especially corn, rye and wheat, plus the growing of hay and vegetables. In the 18th century commercial fishing and shellfishing supplemented local incomes and residents worked on herring boats and went after whales. By the 19th century, coastal packets from Boston were being serviced and several windmills created power resources in the town, but the heaviest reliance by residents was on cod and mackerel fishing.
Life long residents recall that in those days the very old and the very young farmed, while all the able-bodied men fished. Fishing in Orleans declined as competition from larger boats and larger ports grew, but the town had established a commercial importance on the Cape as a market center for other communities, that continues into the 20th century. Small businesses like the Mayo Duck Farm that produced 50,000 ducklings in 1918 were welcomed by the town, but the major modern change in Orleans was spurred by the impact of summer development.
This resort home development, which accelerated between 1915 and 1940 and still continues, has had the greatest effect on the town and in turn has supported increasing commercial development along Route 6.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
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Spending/Student:
$13,968
Average SAT scores:
1748
Student/Teacher Ratios:
9.4 to 1
Community
Population:6,315 Median Income in town: $37,730 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
16
/ 4
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $421,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $0
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 0%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,310
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
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Miles to Boston:
89
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
99
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$284,500
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East Orleans affordable? It is with this nicely renovated cottage on a quiet lane that's only .3 miles stroll to the village for shopping and dining. Exactly 2 miles to Nauset Beach. Roof replaced in 2008 along with Title V septic, Harvey windows, high efficiency gas furnace. Don't delay.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,249,000
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Luxurious Waterfront Retreat! This exceptional home completely rebuilt in 2008 offers spectacular views and saltwater frontage w/ direct access to Pleasant Bay. Three waterview BR suites plus a finished walk-out 3-room lower level w/full bath. Gourmet granite & maple kitchen. Large living room w/stone FP & custom built-ins. Multiple decks, hardwood floors, reclaimed wood beams, nautical accents & lots of glass. Central A/C & vac, security & sound, gas heat & sunset views. Truly one of a kind!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$123,000
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BANK OWNED VACANT, ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO INVESTOR LENDER APPROVAL . SOLD AS IS. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION SINCE IT WAS OBTAINED BY THIRD PARTY.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$550,000
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Immaculate and Spacious Townhome located in East Orleans in Windswept Condominiums. Gorgeous, sundrenched two story FR with fireplace. Open and spacious dining area, fully applianced, granite kitchen. Full bsmnt, 2nd floor loft, mstr suite with full bath. Second story attic storage. Private patio for entertaining. Short distance to fabulous Nauset Beach, across the street from Meetinghouse Pond, close to the marina. Seller will negotiate offers between $550,000-$600,000
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$340,000
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Find your own little piece of heaven on Cape Cod! Two bedroom, one bath free standing cottage/condo in a fantastic location. Walk to fine restaurants and only 1 mile to Nauset Beach. Great flowing spaces, cathedral ceiling and skylight give a sun filled, spacious feeling to this charming cottage with sophisticated decor. TURN KEY FURNISHED and move in ready for this summer! Great deck for entertaining. New roof, siding, septic and vinyl tile flooring in 2006 and light use make it better than new
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,400,000
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Tucked into a cove on Little Pleasant Bay, this waterfront jewel is waiting for you! 4 bedrooms,large bunk room,3 full baths and spectacular outdoor shower. A gracious home for entertaining, it features flowing spaces from the sunken living room with fireplace to the formal dining room and den all with Brazilian cherry floors with brass inlays. The gourmet kitchen has Italian tile, Viking range, Subzero refrigerator and copper fixtures. French doors in the breakfast room lead to the huge teak de
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,090,000
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Classic Nantucket Type, In-town, waterfront compound. A very special and unique property consisting of a 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath main residence and a SEOCND 2 BR, 2 bath Cottage. Spectacular water views of Orleans TOWN COVE! Gorgeous wood floors, Central Air in the main house, open space and light! Beautiful grounds with mature plantings, Koi Pond and heated in-ground pool. Priced close to assess and appraised value! COME SEE THIS GEM !
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$619,000
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Casual elegance along with an eye for detail best describes this beautifully maintained three bedroom, three bath home located in the heart of East Orleans Village. Walls of glass blend with the surrounding landscape and triple french doors, guide you to a charming brick patio, bringing the outdoors in. An open living floor plan with a spacious great room, skylights, formal living room, a first floor master suite with private bath.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$3,995,000
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One of a kind magnificent 6 bedroom estate perfectly situated on Little Pleasant Bay with 170 ft of private beach front and beach cabanna/boat house. Stunning views from almost every room. Main house features 4 en suite bedrooms. 1st floor master with expansive views of bay. Spaciuos 2 en suite bedrooms guest quarters with veiws, seperate entrance, living and dining area with views of bay. Main house features central a/c central sound system, many custom features. Close to Chatham, Harwich area
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$979,000
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Located in an absolutely beautiful neighborhood of East Orleans, within walking distance to Nauset Beach& East Orleans Village sits this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom,4 bath home along with separate living quarters. A formal living room, formal dining room,great room along with a custom designed sun room conveys a place for family gatherings. Heated 2 story barn with 3 car spaces also.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,495,000
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Perched right atop the banks of The River as it rounds the bend into Little Pleasant Bay, this Mayflower Point compound, with 5 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths, 110-ft. private, deep-water dock, and private tennis court, offers all amenities for the perfect vacation retreat or year-round home. Three-bedroom main house with expansive deck and ultimate wall of windows, maximizes extraordinary water views. Detached 2-bedroom guest house, with central A/C, kitchen, dining, living, deck with water views.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$520,000
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Orleans,REDUCED to $520k...OWNER wants OFFER-Short walk to Private beach on PLEASANT BAY-$520k-Pondviews &1.1 acres in Quanset Harbor Club. Deeeded DOCK rights & mooring field Owners-Home needs exterior paint & newer windows but Move-in ready- 3 bedroom, 1 story central a/c home should be on your list of "GREAT VALUES"
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$295,000
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Great vacation spot or summer rental investment. Year round condo is in serene spot just under 1/2 mile to Nauset Beach. French doors to deck with view of beautifully landscaped grounds. Full kitchen with full size range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Washer and dryer in unit. Cathedral ceilings add to ambiance. Currently rents for $1300 per week in summer. Rental history available. Furniture negotiable. Owner is Broker.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,595,000
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This energy star qualified home features state of the art construction, with eco friendly features which offer a healthy and maintenance free lifestyle.Throughout the house you will find extraordinary attention to detail,thoughtful use of finish work, the finest tiles and marble and appliances. The southern oriented living areas look over a very private Cape Cod setting. So watch the sun set from your beautifully landscaped pool, pull up your Adridondack chair and enjoy.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,095,000
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ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to secure Beachfront Property.3 Bed, 2 1/2 Bath Contempory Cape with Dock on Pleasant Bay. Private Sunny Beachfront. Amazing water views from every room. Unique private setting, large deck overlooking Pleasant Bay. Shared Dock provides boating access directly from your own private beach. Open living ,dining & kitchen area with sliders onto deck. First floor master. Outdoor shower. Gorgeous home with excellent rental history $3300/week or more.ONCE IN A LIFETIME !!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$7,500,000
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Viking Point is one of the most extraordinary properties in Orleans. Located at the end of a private road, the elevated site of seven acres offers magnificent panoramic views from the Namequoit River to Little Pleasant Bay and beyond. The main house and two guest houses provide room for an extended family in seven bedrooms, six full and one half baths, as well as three fireplaces. There are 985' of frontage on Little Pleasant Bay, a sandy beach, pier with a float,boat house and tennis court.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$129,000
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Build-able Lot with rights to Shorewood Beach. **Priced $46000 below assessed value**. Abuts conservation land. Swimming, hiking,private beach. Nickerson State Park. Centrally located. Build your Orleans getaway or buy it low for future opportunity.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,160,000
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Exceptional East Orleans property w/panoramic ocean views from roof deck. Close to Nauset beach. Professionaly landscaped lot. Open floor plan. 2 stairways to 2nd flr, 1 at main entry & 1 off kitchen to 2nd flr family rm & deck.Screen porch off 1st flr family rm overlooking rose garden. 3 zones heating & A/C,& central vacuum. Formal living & dining rm.1st flr master suite w/bathroom. Custom finish carpentry, reproduction stairways & random width paneling & wainscoting. Random width wide pine flr
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$1,350,000
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2 Acre Salt Waterfront with Sandy Beach, About 90% upland. Direct access to Nauset Inlet. NEVER BEFORE ON THE MARKET. Possibility to Build a family compound here One of the last parcels like this in Orleans Summer home on the propertyPOSSIBLE tear down. A recent survey was completed by Ryder and Wilcox of Orleans MA Documents are available.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$3,650,000
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Perfection the moment you drive up you know you have arrived, High quality materials & the finest craftmanship. Architecturally sited on 1.30 acres taking advantage of the panoramic views of Rachel's Cove & Town Cove, & Nauset Beach out to the Atlantic Ocean. Covered mahogany decks w/cedar ceilings. So many extrardinary features come to see for yourself. Very impressive wide open living area, w/ balcony, sliders to decks, upscale appliances, lower level has sauna. Please verify all measurements.
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