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$791,562$353 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

257 W FALMOUTH HWY

FALMOUTH, MA 02540
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,243 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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.

Valuation

$792K
$724K low$859K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,642 (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.$790,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$338,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$452,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$706,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,003,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.50
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.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Falmouth High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
LawrenceB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Mullen-HallC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.4 mi

District: Falmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02540These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.691 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,017
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,996
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

257 W Falmouth Hwy 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Falmouth 02540
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Falmouth 02540
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Barnstable County

What homes are worth in Falmouth 02540

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

This home
$56K$4.9M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Falmouth 02540.

How it measures up in Falmouth 02540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Falmouth 02540.

Estimated value$791,562
CheaperTypical $1,154,002Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$353
CheaperTypical $606Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,243 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,015 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 257 W Falmouth Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFalmouth 02540Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$791,56221% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3535% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,243 ft²60% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac55% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than197457% of homes46% of homes

About 257 W Falmouth Hwy

How much is 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA is $791,562 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $724,338 to $858,786. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA last sell?

257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA?

257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,243 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA built?

257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA?

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

How does 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA compare to other homes in Falmouth 02540?

Among the 6,065 homes in Falmouth 02540, it is worth more than 21% of them ($791,562 against a typical $1,154,002), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($353 against a typical $606), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,243 ft² against a typical 2,015 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1974 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 54% 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 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA was $4,642. The county assessed it at $790,800.

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