17 Indian Trail, Barnstable MA 02655
Barnstable, MA 02655 • Oyster Harbors
$20,000,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$23,850,000
Final Sale Price:
$20,000,000
Difference:
$3,850,000 (-16.1%)
Performance Metrics
83.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
148
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$3,263
Sale $/sq ft:
$2,736
This property sold for $2,736 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 16.1% below the original asking price.
At 148 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
A secluded treasure nestled on a private island. In the 1950s, Paul Mellon, heir to the famous banking family that established the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and his wife Bunny chose this setting for a summer retreat. They created a home of elegance, comfort and great beauty, where they entertained world leaders, movie stars and industrialists. Bunny shaped the gardens and landscape, creating an exquisite blend of native plantings and trees. The 7,300-square-foot main house is integrated into the land, with its eight bedrooms offering views of either the sea or the gardens. Natural pathways wind through the property, connecting the main house to cottages—including a former art studio converted into a private suite—and lead to a beach house, where the Mellons hosted President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline. With over 500 feet of waterfront, a private dock, and access to a private island, now serving as a protected bird sanctuary, this is an island haven like no other.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Sold
Dec 23, 2025
Property sold
Listed for Sale
Jun 10, 2025
$23,850,000
Original listing
Agent: Joanna Dresser
Office: LandVest, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | ✓ Sold | - | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/10/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $23,850,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,701 | $9,002,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$74,701
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$4,500
Annually
Assessed Value
$9,002,100
Facts & Features
6 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1954
Living Area
7,310 sq ft
Lot Size
7.43 acres
Bedrooms
8
Full Baths
9
Total Rooms
21
Interior
Heating
Oil
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
4
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
Wet Bar
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
None
Features
Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Tennis Court(s), Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio, Covered
Parking
Garage Spaces
6
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached
Total Spaces
14
Utilities
Electric
Generator
Water
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$74,701
Assessed Value
$9,002,100
HOA & Community
HOA
Yes
HOA Fee
$4,500 Annually
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Association Required
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
New Seawall Built In 2023.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Barnstable
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
150 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
9
Living Area
7,310 sq ft
Total Rooms
21
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
7,310 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio, Covered
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Oil
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Tennis Court(s), Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Patio, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Greenhouse
Lot Features:
Flood Plain
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
6
Total Parking Spaces:
14
Parking Features:
Detached
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Sound, River, River, Sound, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
View:
Yes
View Type:
Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities:
Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina
Nearby Schools
School District
Barnstable School District local
B
School Safety
2024-25
2.9%
Above Average
2.1%
Suspensions
2.2%
In-School
0.8%
Emergency
2.6% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cape Cod Academy
2.4 mi
Strong Athletics
Grades K-12
St. John Paul II School
6.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Trinity Christian Academy of Cape Cod
8.3 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Centerville Elementary School
3.8 mi
|
#394 of 824
|
Score: 48.0
Dropped 159 spots from last year
-10.2 below state avg
267 students
Diverse
Grades K-03
B-
Barnstable United Elementary School
3.8 mi
|
#458 of 824
|
Score: 45.8
Improved 150 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
714 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 04-05
A
West Villages Elementary School
3.8 mi
|
#144 of 824
|
Score: 57.3
Improved 187 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
416 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-03
Fair Acres Country Day School
4.2 mi
Grades PK-K
C-
Hyannis West Elementary School
5.5 mi
|
#668 of 824
|
Score: 37.5
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
309 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-03
Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center
5.5 mi
150 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Barnstable Community Innovation School
6.7 mi
|
#471 of 824
|
Score: 45.4
Dropped 172 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
293 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-03
Middle Schools
2 schools
Bayberry Christian School
3.3 mi
Grades 01-08
C
Barnstable Intermediate School
5.6 mi
|
#270 of 352
|
Score: 34.4
Improved 18 spots from last year
-23.8 below state avg
642 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-07
High Schools
3 schools
C+
Barnstable High School
5.6 mi
|
#228 of 346
|
Score: 48.6
Improved 39 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
1,652 students
Diverse
18 sports
• 1,820 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 08-12
Living Independently Forever, Inc.
6.4 mi
Grades 09-12
A
Sturgis Charter Public School
7.0 mi
|
#38 of 346
|
Score: 68.5
Improved 38 spots from last year
+10.3 above state avg
825 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Oyster Harbors
17 Indian Trail, Barnstable MA 02655
Barnstable, MA 02655
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Joanna Dresser
Listing Office
LandVest, Inc.
Office Phone
617-723-1800
Agent MLS ID
C8001051
Office MLS ID
C03800
Listing Data Updated
Dec 23, 2025 10:20 AM EST
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