On the top of that list: the Cape Cod-style house. With their small footprint and sublimely simple design, Cape Cods are one of the most quintessentially American residential architecture styles out ...

When an old beach house in Truro, Mass., was listed for sale, a family of former renters snapped it up and renovated it for a ...

With the waters of Nantucket Sound shimmering behind it, 391 Sea View Ave. is one of Osterville’s most treasured properties.

From an architectural standpoints, there are many elements that make a Cape Cod-style home stand out. "It's defined by a symmetrical façade that appears to be one story," says Cherry.

Here's how to recognize a Cape Cod-style house. Cape Cod homes feature an architectural style that's been beloved by Americans for centuries. ... Pane sash windows on the front of the home.