Property details
About 216 Main St
Now's your chance to own one of East Orleans' most iconic properties!Once home to the beloved Kadee's Lobster & Clam Bar, a bustling fish market, a welcoming gift shop, and the ever-popular Apple Grove Mini Golf, this unforgettable property is ready for its next chapter. At the heart of it all is the original family home, which later became Kadee's Gray Elephant Inn, offering classic Cape charm with a storybook past. Spanning 1.79 acres across three parcels--212, 214, and 216 Main Street--the property currently features a main building divided into seven apartments. Any plans to maintain the apartments will require town approval. Town sewer is at the street and expected to be ready for tie-in by January 2026.Whether you're looking to revive a treasured local landmark or bring a fresh new vision to life--think hospitality, housing, or something wonderfully unexpected--this prime East Orleans location offers high visibility, ample on-site parking (a rare gem!).Opportunities like this don't come around often!Please reference commercial listing MLS#22500108 that complements this listing. Seller open to Buyer concessions
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 8
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Vinyl, Laminate, Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,900,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,007
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cleared, Level
- Directions: Main Street heading towards Nauset Beach, all three properties are on the left.
- Year Built: 1850
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 1.79 Acres
- MLS Number: 22500109
- MLS Name: CapeCod
- Office Name: Gibson Sothebys International Realty
- Office Phone: (508) 255-6000
- Listing Agent: Whitaker Group Cape Cod
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,093,200 | $7,007 |
| 2023 | $1,029,700 | $6,415 |
| 2022 | $847,800 | $6,104 |
| 2021 | $743,800 | $5,831 |
| 2020 | $730,700 | $5,524 |
| 2018 | $701,000 | $4,648 |
| 2017 | $692,300 | $4,382 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Orleans Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•46 Eldredge Pkwy
6
Eastham Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.9 mi
•200 School House Rd
5
Eddy Elementary School
Public District 3-5
5.6 mi
•2298 Main St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,356. The majority of Orleans, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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PGA/LPGA
Skiing/snowboarding
Figure Skating
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Stein Mart
BJs Wholesale Club
Kmart
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Bob Evans
Panera
Cracker Barrel
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Lincoln
Infiniti
Buick
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News/Talk/Information
Adult Hits- Adult Standards
Frequently asked questions
About 216 Main St
The listing price of 216 Main St property is $1,900,000.
The property 216 Main St is a house located in Orleans, Massachusetts, 02653.
Active Listing: 216 Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 216 Main St are: Orleans Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Eastham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Eddy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Nauset Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Monomoy Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Nauset Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Monomoy Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,007 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 216 Main St has 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.
The year of construction for 216 Main St is 1850.
This home is located at 216 Main St in Orleans, MA and zip code 02653. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,900,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Orleans, MA. In the same period over 10 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Orleans, MA between May and June 2025 decreased by 3.3%. In June 2025 median list price was $1,060,000 and the average listing age was 50 days.