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$511,453$442 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $147,000 on Dec 4, 2000

34 BACKUS RIVER RD

EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,158 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
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

$511K
$480K low$543K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,000 · Dec 4, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$367,453
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$293,962
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.30%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$144,000
MUTUAL BANK FSB · recorded Nov 3, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,549 (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.$434,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$394,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$463,410

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
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.Hot Water
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.

E
TeaticketB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.2 mi
H
Falmouth High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
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.Yes

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

34 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in East Falmouth 02536

What homes are worth in East Falmouth 02536

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

This home
$398K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in East Falmouth 02536.

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.

Estimated value$511,453
CheaperTypical $716,935Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $468Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 34 Backus River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Falmouth 02536Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$511,45314% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44241% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,158 ft²23% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac47% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than197341% of homes45% of homes

About 34 Backus River Rd

How much is 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA is $511,453 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $479,622 to $543,284. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA last sell?

34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA last sold on Dec 4, 2000 for $147,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA?

34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,158 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA built?

34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA?

34 Backus River Rd, East 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.

How does 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA compare to other homes in East Falmouth 02536?

Among the 11,762 homes in East Falmouth 02536, it is worth more than 14% of them ($511,453 against a typical $716,935), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($442 against a typical $468), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,158 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1973 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 13% 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 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Backus River Rd, East Falmouth, MA was $2,549. The county assessed it at $434,200.

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