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$738,201$422 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $384,500 on May 31, 2007

16 BACKUS RIVER RD

EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,750 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$738K
$697K low$780K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$384,500 · May 31, 2007
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$220,201
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$176,161
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.70%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$284,000
CAPE COD FIVE CENT BANK · recorded Aug 28, 2013
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$234,000
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,764 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$641,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$476,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$582,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$637,735

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBARNSTABLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
TeaticketB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.2 mi
H
Falmouth High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
LawrenceC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.7 mi

District: Falmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02536These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,539
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.662 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,974
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,925
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

16 Backus River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Barnstable County

What homes are worth in East Falmouth 02536

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$398K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in East Falmouth 02536.

How it measures up in East Falmouth 02536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Falmouth 02536.

Estimated value$738,201
CheaperTypical $716,935Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$422
CheaperTypical $468Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 16 Backus River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Falmouth 02536Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$738,20153% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42235% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,750 ft²59% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac46% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than200289% of homes91% of homes

About 16 Backus River Rd

How much is 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA is $738,201 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $696,778 to $779,624. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA last sell?

16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA last sold on May 31, 2007 for $384,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA?

16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,750 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA built?

16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA?

16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA is assigned to Teaticket (elementary), rated B+; Falmouth High School (high), rated B; Lawrence (middle), rated C. All sit in Falmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA compare to other homes in East Falmouth 02536?

Among the 11,762 homes in East Falmouth 02536, it is worth more than 53% of them ($738,201 against a typical $716,935), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($422 against a typical $468), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2002 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA was $3,764. The county assessed it at $641,200.

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