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28 HOWES ST

DENNIS, MA 02638
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,543 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.$8,046 (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.$1,858,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,467,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$390,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,785,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
67
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.35 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

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
Dennis Yarmouth Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
E
Ezra H. Baker Innovation SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 5.8 mi
M
Mattacheese Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Dennis-Yarmouth School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02638These 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.106
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 100.48

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.53%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.480 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,812
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,835
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

28 Howes 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Dennis 02638
  • Older than 94% of homes in Dennis 02638

How it measures up in Dennis 02638

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dennis 02638.

Living area1,543 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 28 Howes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDennis 02638Barnstable County
Living areabigger than1,543 ft²44% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac28% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than19306% of homes8% of homes

About 28 Howes St

How big is 28 Howes St, Dennis, MA?

28 Howes St, Dennis, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,543 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 28 Howes St, Dennis, MA built?

28 Howes St, Dennis, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Howes St, Dennis, MA?

28 Howes St, Dennis, MA is assigned to Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School (high), rated C; Ezra H. Baker Innovation School (elementary), rated B; Mattacheese Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Dennis-Yarmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Howes St, Dennis, MA compare to other homes in Dennis 02638?

Among the 3,456 homes in Dennis 02638, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,543 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1930 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28 Howes St, Dennis, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Howes St, Dennis, MA was $8,046. The county assessed it at $1,858,300.

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