At first glance, 4 Harbor Street in Sandwich is neither glamorous or showy and while it packs tremendous curb appeal, it’s almost demure in its neat symmetry and cedar shingle facade. Which makes perfect sense when you learn more about the home’s history — a story woven into the history of Sandwich itself.

The oldest town on Cape Cod became an important site for the manufacturing of glass in 1825, thanks to Boston glass magnate Deming Jarves, who founded the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. Factory workers were housed in cottages built in the late 1820s and early 1830s and while Sandwich’s glass industry barely lasted 100 years, 4 Harbor Street remains as a beautifully preserved antique replete with period character.

Among the restored details, we find four fireplaces, mantles, and trim. Significant upgrades coexist with the vintage touches throughout, including updated baths and a storybook kitchen with a brick hearth. In addition to four bedrooms and two baths, the home sits on a quarter-acre with manicured gardens, patio, and a sweet gazebo for lounging in the shade.

Open house hours are Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon to 2 p.m.

On the market for $950,000, the sale of the property is represented by Lisa Hassler of Sotheby’s International Realty – Cape Cod, Sandwich Brokerage, 774-994-1337.

Home Showcase:

Address: 4 Harbor Street, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 02563

Bedrooms: 4

List Price: $950,000

Square feet: 1,678

Price per square foot: $566

Annual taxes: $7,009 in 2024.

Location: Close to Sandwich Boardwalk.

Built in: 1827

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Restored antique

Excellent location

Cons:

Smaller square footage

Home Showcase – 4 Harbor Street Sandwich, Massachusetts. (Photo By Peter Hanney for Sotheby’s International Realty)
Home Showcase – 4 Harbor Street Sandwich, Massachusetts. (Photo By Peter Hanney for Sotheby’s International Realty)
Home Showcase – 4 Harbor Street Sandwich, Massachusetts. (Photo By Peter Hanney for Sotheby’s International Realty)