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23 JAMES ST

WOODS HOLE, MA 02543
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,496 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$3,824 (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.$651,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$319,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$591,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,026,615

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.Cape Cod
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.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Mullen-HallC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.0 mi
M
LawrenceB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Falmouth High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Falmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02543These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.48%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,931
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,168
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

23 James St 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.

  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Woods Hole 02543
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Barnstable County

How it measures up in Woods Hole 02543

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Woods Hole 02543.

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,111 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 23 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoods Hole 02543Barnstable County
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²21% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac14% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than196063% of homes25% of homes

About 23 James St

When did 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA last sell?

23 James St, Woods Hole, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA?

23 James St, Woods Hole, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA built?

23 James St, Woods Hole, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA?

23 James St, Woods Hole, MA is assigned to Mullen-Hall (elementary), rated C-; Lawrence (middle), rated B-; Falmouth High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Falmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA compare to other homes in Woods Hole 02543?

Among the 702 homes in Woods Hole 02543, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 2,111 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1960 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 James St, Woods Hole, MA was $3,824. The county assessed it at $651,500.

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