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17 FOREST BEACH RD

SOUTH CHATHAM, MA 02659
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,470 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,205 (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.$635,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$335,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$299,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$622,610

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBARNSTABLE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Monomoy Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Monomoy Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 3.1 mi
E
Chatham Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.4 mi

District: Monomoy Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02659These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.49%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,388
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%

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How this home compares

17 Forest Beach 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in South Chatham 02659
  • Older than 84% of homes in Barnstable County

How it measures up in South Chatham 02659

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Chatham 02659.

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,573 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 17 Forest Beach Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Chatham 02659Barnstable County
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²45% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than195018% of homes16% of homes

About 17 Forest Beach Rd

When did 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA last sell?

17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA last sold on Aug 11, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA?

17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA built?

17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA?

17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA is assigned to Monomoy Regional High School (high), rated B-; Monomoy Regional Middle School (middle), rated B; Chatham Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Monomoy Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA compare to other homes in South Chatham 02659?

Among the 1,124 homes in South Chatham 02659, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,573 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1950 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Forest Beach Rd, South Chatham, MA was $2,205. The county assessed it at $635,500.

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