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$688,227$491 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

279 HIGH ST

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA 02668
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,402 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.
1.07 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$688K
$640K low$737K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,552 (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.$594,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$248,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$346,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,065,045

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.Split Level
CountyBARNSTABLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.07
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
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.

E
West Barnstable Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.9 mi
M
Barnstable Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 5.8 mi
H
Barnstable High SchoolD
High · Grades 8–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Barnstable School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02668These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.9%
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.3,560
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,801
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,665
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

279 High 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in West Barnstable 02668
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in West Barnstable 02668
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in West Barnstable 02668
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Older than 78% of homes in West Barnstable 02668

What homes are worth in West Barnstable 02668

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

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$488K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in West Barnstable 02668.

How it measures up in West Barnstable 02668

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Barnstable 02668.

Estimated value$688,227
CheaperTypical $825,586Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$491
CheaperTypical $438Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,970 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1.07 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 279 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Barnstable 02668Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,22722% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49171% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,402 ft²17% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.07 ac62% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196522% of homes30% of homes

About 279 High St

How much is 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA is $688,227 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $639,729 to $736,725. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA last sell?

279 High St, West Barnstable, MA last sold on Sep 1, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA?

279 High St, West Barnstable, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,402 square feet of living space and a 1.07-acre lot.

When was 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA built?

279 High St, West Barnstable, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA?

279 High St, West Barnstable, MA is assigned to West Barnstable Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Barnstable Intermediate School (middle), rated C; Barnstable High School (high), rated D. All sit in Barnstable School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA compare to other homes in West Barnstable 02668?

Among the 1,378 homes in West Barnstable 02668, it is worth more than 22% of them ($688,227 against a typical $825,586), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($491 against a typical $438), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,402 ft² against a typical 1,970 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.07 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1965 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 43% 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 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 High St, West Barnstable, MA was $5,552. The county assessed it at $594,400.

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