Waterfront with a dock on Town Cove in Orleans! This well built meticulously maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape has sweeping water views from every room! With high ceilings and oversized windows the water view commands attention; meanwhile the rear deck and patio encourage outdoor living. The detached garage with loft is a good spot for future expansion. This house has been beautifully cared for. All the important updates are done. The back yard has room for a pool. The septic is in the front yard and has been recently replaced. There is a generator and central AC. This home has room all the way around for expansion. Dock is private and yes a boat can be tied up to it; the water is approx 2.5 to 3 feet at dead low tide. Owned by the same family for the past 50 years; opportunities like this don't come along often. Come see this beautiful spot to call home!
For sale
$2,795,000
21 Ruggles Road, Orleans, MA 02653
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.95 Acres Lot
$2,771,600 Zestimate®
$1,398/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 19 days
- 1,672
- 85
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Ryan 860-836-5625,
Compass Massachusetts, LLC,
Kathleen Phelan 860-539-6808,
Compass Massachusetts, LLC
Source: CCIMLS,MLS#: 22604315
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Natural Gas, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer
Features
- Linen Closet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Underground Sprinkler System
- Fencing: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterview, Waterfront, Other
- Body of water: Town Cove,Salt
Lot
- Size: 0.95 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Cleared, Views
Details
- Parcel number: ORLE M:11 B: L:230
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Conservation Area
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,208,200
- Annual tax amount: $13,492
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
Estimated market value
$2,771,600
$2.63M - $2.91M
$3,415/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000+74.7%$1,398/sqft |
Source:  CCIMLS #22604315 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,250-1.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,300$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2020 | Listing removed | $1,600,000$800/sqft |
Source: EXIT CAPE REALTY (BREWSTER) #22006930 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000$800/sqft |
Source: EXIT Cape Realty #22006930 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,813 +1% | $2,053,300 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $12,689 +10.7% | $1,979,600 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $11,464 -8.6% | $1,840,200 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $12,539 | $1,599,400 |
| 2021 | $12,539 +4% | $1,599,400 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $12,052 +4.7% | $1,594,200 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $11,506 +9.2% | $1,554,800 -2.1% |
| 2018 | $10,534 +14.8% | $1,588,900 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $9,179 -1.1% | $1,450,100 +1% |
| 2016 | $9,278 +2.6% | $1,436,300 +2% |
| 2015 | $9,040 +3.6% | $1,408,100 |
| 2014 | $8,730 +5.5% | $1,408,100 +3.8% |
| 2013 | $8,275 +2.6% | $1,356,500 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $8,068 -5.5% | $1,365,200 -11% |
| 2011 | $8,542 +29.3% | $1,533,500 +19.5% |
| 2010 | $6,606 +5.5% | $1,282,800 |
| 2009 | $6,260 +1.5% | $1,282,800 -6% |
| 2008 | $6,168 +8.4% | $1,364,700 +2.4% |
| 2007 | $5,691 -7.3% | $1,332,700 -9.7% |
| 2006 | $6,138 -0.7% | $1,475,600 +4.8% |
| 2005 | $6,183 +2% | $1,408,400 +2.5% |
| 2004 | $6,061 -8.3% | $1,374,300 +6.5% |
| 2003 | $6,608 +50% | $1,290,600 +91.6% |
| 2001 | $4,405 | $673,600 |
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