Cape Cod, MA
Osterville
About Osterville
Living in Osterville
Osterville is one of Cape Cod's most prestigious villages, known for its stunning waterfront estates, world-class sailing, and charming boutiques along Main Street.
Osterville is one of the seven villages of the town of Barnstable, set on the south side of the Mid-Cape between Centerville and Cotuit. Its shoreline wraps around East Bay, West Bay and North Bay, and its harbors have made it a sailing village for more than a century.
Homes here range from shingle-style estates along Wianno Avenue and the bays to gated waterfront property on Oyster Harbors, the private island reached by a single bridge over the Seapuit River. Inland streets near Main Street offer classic Capes and newer construction on wooded lots, often with deeded water rights or short walks to the beach.
Day to day, Main Street has independent shops, galleries and restaurants within walking distance of many homes. Dowses Beach sits on Nantucket Sound, and the boatyards on West Bay still build and maintain the Wianno Senior, the wooden sloop the village is known for.
Areas to Know
- Osterville Village
- Wianno
- Oyster Harbors
- East Bay
- West Bay
- Seapuit
At a Glance
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Private Communities
Gated Communities & Enclaves
Oyster Harbors
$2M – $20M+A private gated island community accessible by drawbridge, offering harborfront estates, a yacht club, and tennis courts. One of Cape Cod's most exclusive addresses.
Wianno
$1.5M – $8MAn historic enclave centered around the Wianno Club, renowned for its Wianno Senior sailboat class and century-old shingle-style cottages overlooking Nantucket Sound.
Lifestyle
Parks, Activities & Things To Do
Dowses Beach
A sheltered, family-friendly beach on Nantucket Sound with calm waters and spectacular sunsets.
Wianno Club
A historic private club offering sailing, golf, and tennis in an idyllic waterfront setting.
Osterville Village
A charming village center with boutique shops, art galleries, and waterfront dining along Main Street.
West Bay Boating
West Bay and North Bay offer exceptional boating, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding surrounded by estuaries.
Lowell Park
A scenic town park with tennis courts, a playground, and walking paths in the heart of the village.
Buyer Questions
Buying a Home in Osterville
Is Osterville its own town?
No. Osterville is a village within the town of Barnstable, so property taxes, schools and town services are Barnstable's. It has its own zip code, 02655, and its own village identity, Main Street and civic associations.
What is Oyster Harbors?
Oyster Harbors is a private, gated island community in Osterville connected to the mainland by a bridge over the Seapuit River. It is mostly large waterfront and golf-course homes and is home to a private club.
Which beaches are closest to Osterville homes?
Dowses Beach is the village's own beach on Nantucket Sound. Craigville Beach in neighboring Centerville is about two miles away and is one of the larger public beaches on the south side of the Cape.
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