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  • $5,425,600

    169 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066

    4beds
    5,165sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1923
    7.06 Acres Lot
    $5,425,600 Zestimate®
    $1,050/sqft
    $6,699 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,425,600

    $4.61M - $6.46M

    $6,699/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Overlooking the Gulf River, and conservation land across the Gulf known as Supper Island, on seven magnificent acres, this one-of-a-kind French Country Estate, known as Unicorn Cottage, built by Edward Cunningham in 1923, is a true world class residence offering the utmost in privacy, serenity and stunning water views inside and out. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society has awarded the garden a Gold Medal for a Four Season Garden. An allee of pear trees welcomes guests to the formal courtyard entry of this Stone Masterpiece, with its grand formal spaces and family friendly rustic casual spaces. A home and grounds unmatched in any of the Greater Boston coastal towns!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Oil
    Features
    • French Doors, Security System, Wetbar
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,165 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7.06 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: SCITM003B002L001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Scituate

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Marina, T-Station, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area
    • Beach Description: Ocean
    • Beach Ownership: Public
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • Electric Feature: 200 Amps
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Backup Generator
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Hot Water: Oil
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Wood Shingles
    • Beach Miles To: 1 To 2 Mile
    • Exterior: Stone, Stucco
    • Construction: Stone/Concrete
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Refrigerator - Wine Storage
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Fireplace
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
    • Insulation Feature: Full
    • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System, Wetbar
    • Kit Dscrp: Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-In, Dressing Room
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Mbr Level: First Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling - Cathedral, Fireplace
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
    • Bth2 Level: First Floor
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth3 Level: First Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Half
    • Style: Other (see Remarks)
    • Basement Feature: Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Partial
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Fruit Trees
    • Laundry Level: First Floor
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
    • Road Type: Public, Publicly Maint.
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Scenic View(s)
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Foundation: Granite

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/8/2019Sold$3,000,000-13%$581/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/1/2019Listing removed$3,450,000$668/sqft
    Source: Dean & Hamilton REALTORS� #72208159 Report a problem
    1/18/2019Pending sale$3,450,000$668/sqft
    Source: Dean & Hamilton REALTORS� #72208159 Report a problem
    5/4/2018Price change$3,450,000-12.7%$668/sqft
    Source: Dean & Hamilton REALTORS� #72208159 Report a problem
    8/3/2017Listed for sale$3,950,000+163.3%$765/sqft
    Source: Dean & Hamilton REALTORS� #72208159 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$39,809 +0.8%$3,984,920 +4.5%
    2024$39,492 +8.6%$3,811,940 +16.7%
    2023$36,361 +13.9%$3,266,910 +29.1%

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    Neighborhood: 02066

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hatherly
    • Middle: Gates
    • High: Scituate High

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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