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Sold for $6,500,000 on 06/12/25
  • $6,500,000

    749 S Main Street, Centerville, MA 02632

    10beds
    8,834sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    1.79 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $736/sqft
    $4,028 Estimated rent

    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 09:57am

    Listed by:

    The Cape House Team 508-737-1248,

    William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services

    Bought with:

    John J Hopkins, 9534677

    Frank A Sullivan Real Estate

    Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22303969MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 10
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Heating
    • Hot Water
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 8
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 8,834
    • Total interior livable area: 8,834 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Garage, Open
    • Garage spaces: 4
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Garden
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Heated
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Has view: Yes
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Rivers
    • Waterfront features: Deep Water Access, Salt, River Front
    • Body of water: Centerville River
    Lot
    • Size: 1.79 Acres
    • Features: Conservation Area, Shopping, In Town Location, South of Route 28
    Details
    • Parcel number: 185012001
    • Zoning: CBDCRNB
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled, Actual
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1924
    • Major remodel year: 2021

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Centerville

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    Services availability