Residential - Vacant LandResidential
28 BACKUS RIVER RD
E FALMOUTH, MA 02536
0
Baths
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$967 (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.$164,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,100
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBarnstable
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.
EHM
TeaticketB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.2 mi
Falmouth High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
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.Absentee owner
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
28 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.
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.
Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger
Bigger than 47% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | East Falmouth 02536 | Barnstable County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.35 ac | 47% of homes | 40% of homes |
About 28 Backus River Rd
When did 28 Backus River Rd, E Falmouth, MA last sell?
28 Backus River Rd, E Falmouth, MA last sold on Aug 29, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 28 Backus River Rd, E Falmouth, MA?
28 Backus River Rd, E 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.
What are the property taxes on 28 Backus River Rd, E Falmouth, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Backus River Rd, E Falmouth, MA was $967. The county assessed it at $164,800.
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- 22 Backus River Rd108 ft · 0.35 ac
- 34 Backus River Rd$511K109 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,158 ft² · Sold $147K · Dec 2000
- 14 Helen Dr$472K151 ft · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 978 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 8 Helen Dr$707K156 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,417 ft² · Sold $475K · Oct 2021
- 25 Backus River Rd$684K199 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 ft² · Sold Sep 2006
- 29 Backus River Rd$580K214 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 ft² · Sold $28K · Oct 1977
- 20 Helen Dr$601K234 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,615 ft² · Sold $555K · Dec 2024
- 33 Backus River Rd$523K260 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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