Market Mystery: Why Can't This Meticulously Renovated Cape Cod Sell in Sudbury?

This 2,323 sq ft Sudbury Cape Cod lists for $1,070,000 ($460/sq ft) after dropping $45,000 from its October 2025 debut at $1,115,000. Lincoln-Sudbury schools rank 8/10/10. Property taxes: $11,147. The lot is .83 acres on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Yet after 106+ days and two price cuts, it remains unsold. The culprit: Cape Cod architectural stigma above $1M. Comparable Colonials (20 Colonial Dr, 171 Nobscot Rd, 52 Concord Rd) sold at $372-$423/sq ft in 14-32 days. This analysis examines why architectural style trumps condition, how a failed flip created seller distress, and why tax assessment gaps and FHA financing add friction that marketing can't overcome.