Welcome to Lakefield Farms! Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, this wonderful expanded contemporary Cape home with deeded beach rights to pristine Lawrence Pond is filled with warmth, natural light and generous living spaces! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated by the current owners for more than 30 years, the home combines a flexible floor plan with energy efficient improvements and plenty of room to gather, entertain and grow! Cathedral ceilings and skylights enhance the bright, open feel of the main living areas. The granite and stainless kitchen with beautiful hickory cabinetry flows easily into the formal dining and living room, an ideal layout for everyday living and larger gatherings. Just beyond is a spacious family room with newly refinished white oak floors, a fireplace with Lopi wood stove inset and a slider to a large 400+ s.f. deck for plenty of outdoor entertaining! Below, a new blue stone patio connects to a partially finished walk-out basement with its own private entrance, offering excellent potential for add'l living, recreation, office or guest space. Three first floor bedrooms, including one with ensuite bath, along with first floor laundry, provide great flexibility for guests, family or one-level living! Entire upper level is devoted to an exceptionally spacious primary suite, also with private ensuite bath and generous walk-in closet. Attached 2 car garage has newly applied polyaspartic floors, while 2 driveways provide ample add'l parking! Recent energy-conscious improvements include new solar panels which are currently producing a utility credit, complemented by efficient natural gas heat. Brand new 4 BR septic system has just been installed! Grounds are truly special, reflecting decades of thoughtful care and cultivation. Impressive stonework, mature landscaping and an exceptional collection of rare specimen plantings create beauty throughout the seasons with no pesticides used for the past 15 yrs. The desirable community of Lakefield Farms offers deeded beach rights to scenic Lawrence Pond, perfect for swimming or kayaking, pickleball and tennis courts, and a clubhouse available to rent for special occasions, all w/association fees of just $300/yrly. This is a truly special property offering space, flexibility, gorgeous grounds and the amenities of Lakefield Farms, w/room for everyone to feel at home! Showings to begin at the first Open House this Sunday, Oct. 4, 1-3 p.m.!
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$385Price/Sq.Ft.
$25/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nancy McSpadden• Coldwell Banker Realty - Plymouth
Upper Cape, located between Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, is a coastal and village-centered Falmouth neighborhood with saltwater inlets and piney conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street in Woods Hole, where ferry docks, marine labs, and compact storefronts set a working-harbor rhythm. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium act as cultural anchors, with The Knob adding a quiet shoreline counterpoint. Architecture leans toward shingled Cape cottages and weathered harbor-side buildings, with bikeable lanes linking beaches and ponds. Days track tides, ferry schedules, and the Shining Sea Bikeway’s steady flow. Small marinas and pocket parks keep the landscape open and maritime.
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Market insights
5 Old Fields Rd · $819,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$819,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Skylights
Cathedral and vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans
Storm doors
Insulated windows with screens
Wood, bamboo, tile and hardwood flooring
Full basement (partially finished) with walk-out access
One fireplace in the family room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with full bathroom and walk-in closet
Three additional bedrooms on first floor (each with closet)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Second-floor bathroom includes tub and shower with stone/ceramic tile flooring
First-floor bathrooms include tiled shower stalls with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Granite/stone countertops
Breakfast bar / nook
Skylight and vaulted ceiling in kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Range, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on first floor with gas dryer hookup
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Bamboo
Tile (stone/ceramic)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas and wood)
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Wood deck and patio
Professional landscaping with decorative lighting
Rain gutters
Fruit trees
Stone wall
Corner lot
Lake/pond nearby with access to beach (1/10 to 3/10 mile) and association beach ownership
Paved, public road frontage on a publicly maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Gray exterior
Shingle roof
Frame construction
Parking
Attached garage (2 garage spaces)
Covered parking for 2 vehicles
Off-street paved parking with 8 open spaces (10 total parking spaces)
Under-garage parking
Construction
Built (year per public records)
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Circuit breaker electrical service
Gas hookups for range and dryer
Solar/power production system installed in 2025 (7.6 size) with associated lease information
HOA & community
Homeowners association membership required
Annual association fee
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, walk/jog trails, conservation area
Other
Property address: 5 Old Fields Rd, Sandwich, MA
Directions: Race Lane to Settlers Path to Old Fields Rd.
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to Lakefield Farms! Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, this expanded contemporary Cape with deeded beach rights to pristine Lawrence Pond is filled with warmth, natural light and generous living spaces. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated by the current owners for more than 30 years, the home combines a flexible floor plan with energy efficient improvements and plenty of room to gather, entertain and grow! Cathedral ceilings and sky lights enhance the bright, open feel of the main living areas. The granite and stainless kitchen with beautiful hickory cabinetry flows easily into the dining and living room, an ideal layout for everyday living and larger gatherings. Just beyond is a spacious family room with newly refinished white oak floors, a fireplace with Lopi wood-stove inset and a slider to a large 400+ s.f. deck for plenty of outdoor entertaining. Below, a new blue stone patio connects to a partially finished walk-out basement with its' own private entrance, offering excellent potential for additional living, recreation, office or guest space. Three first-floor bedrooms, including one with ensuite bath, along with first-floor laundry, provide wonderful flexibility for guests, family or one-level living. The entire upper level is devoted to an exceptionally spacious primary suite with a private ensuite bath and generous walk-in closet. Attached two-car garage has newly applied polyaspartic floors, while two driveways provide ample additional parking! Recent energy-conscious improvements include new solar panels which are currently producing a utility credit, complemented by efficient natural gas heat. Seller has just completed installing a brand new four bedroom septic system. The grounds are truly special, reflecting decades of thoughtful care and cultivation. Impressive stonework, mature landscaping and an exceptional collection of rare specimen plantings create beauty throughout the seasons, with no pesticides used on the grounds for the past 15 yrs. The desirable community of Lakefield Farms offers deeded beach rights to Lawrence Pond, perfect for swimming or kayaking, pickleball and tennis courts, and a clubhouse available to rent for special occasions, all with association fees of just $300 per year. This is a truly special property offering space, flexibility, gorgeous grounds and the amenities of Lakefield Farms, with room for everyone to feel at home!
MLS PIN #73584582
Sep 30, 2026
Listed
$819,000
$385/sq ft
CCIMLS #5006700
Dec 18, 1995
Sold
$129,900
$61/sq ft
Apr 8, 1995
Listed
$139,900
$66/sq ft
Spacious 4 Bedroom Contemporary Cape With Private Master Suite, Fireplaced Family Room, Cathedral Living And Dining Rooms.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,266 (+5.9%)
$98,500 + $359,400
$457,900
2022
$4,971 (+5.5%)
$87,900 + $289,800
$377,700
2021
$4,712 (+0.7%)
$84,500 + $257,700
$342,200
2020
$4,681 (+6.8%)
$82,600 + $244,500
$327,100
2019
$4,383 (+5.3%)
$77,000 + $229,100
$306,100
2018
$4,164 (+1.5%)
$78,300 + $213,100
$291,400
2017
$4,103 (+5.4%)
$75,800 + $199,000
$274,800
2016
$3,891 (+1.8%)
$75,000 + $193,900
$268,900
2015
$3,822
$67,600 + $190,300
$257,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,128
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,128
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2386783
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
R-2
Residential District
To provide for lower-density residential development for those uses allowed in the R1 zone while protecting the quality of air, surface water and ground water of the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Museum / gallery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sandwich, MA • 02563
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Old Fields Rd
$818,596
$404 under list price of $819K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $725K to $880K.