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$785,661$802 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $445,000 on May 7, 2018

281 SCHOOL ST

COTUIT, MA 02635
2
Beds
1
Baths
980 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$786K
$746K low$825K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$445,000 · May 7, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,684 (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.$680,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$264,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$415,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$796,765

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.Ranch
CountyBARNSTABLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 Villages Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 4.3 mi
H
Barnstable High SchoolD
High · Grades 8–12 · 7.0 mi
M
Barnstable Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 7.1 mi

District: Barnstable School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02635These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.554 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,477
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

281 School 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Cotuit 02635
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Cotuit 02635
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Cotuit 02635
  • Older than 82% of homes in Cotuit 02635

What homes are worth in Cotuit 02635

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

This home
$493K$5.4M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Cotuit 02635.

How it measures up in Cotuit 02635

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cotuit 02635.

Estimated value$785,661
CheaperTypical $871,409Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$802
CheaperTypical $505Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 281 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCotuit 02635Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$785,66140% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$80287% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²6% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac28% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than195518% of homes20% of homes

About 281 School St

How much is 281 School St, Cotuit, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 School St, Cotuit, MA is $785,661 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $746,453 to $824,869. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 School St, Cotuit, MA last sell?

281 School St, Cotuit, MA last sold on May 7, 2018 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 School St, Cotuit, MA?

281 School St, Cotuit, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 980 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 281 School St, Cotuit, MA built?

281 School St, Cotuit, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 School St, Cotuit, MA?

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

How does 281 School St, Cotuit, MA compare to other homes in Cotuit 02635?

Among the 2,217 homes in Cotuit 02635, it is worth more than 40% of them ($785,661 against a typical $871,409), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($802 against a typical $505), it is bigger than 6% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1955 against a typical 1981). 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 281 School St, Cotuit, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 School St, Cotuit, MA was $5,684. The county assessed it at $680,700.

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