
85 Telegraph Rd Dennis — Photo 1 of 6
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,242
Style
Single Family
Built
1863
Attention Investors! This listing contains TWO houses on one lot. Both are in need of renovation but have tons of potential. Live in the back house built in 2004, while you renovate the front house built in 1863. Neither house has been lived in for a while, and both will require work. Parcel of land behind the house is also for sale. All deposits must be made via Deposit-Link and all offers require proof of funds or a pre-approval letter, Septic to be tested, Buyer to do all due diligence on permitting. Please do not walk the property without an appointment or agent.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Dennis, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Neighborhood
Shopping • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Bike Path • Highway Access • House of Worship
Geography
Population
3,808
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$73K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
29.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Barnstable County
513 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-50% vs the prior 12 months) — 128 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 621 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,242 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 15,248 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Erin Hemeon
Listing Office: Melanie Cauchon Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73528060
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