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$2,230,933$462 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $605,000 on Dec 1, 2020

38 RIVER RD

ORLEANS, MA 02653
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,832 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.
0.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$2.2M
$2M low$2.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$605,000 · Dec 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,013 (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.$2,245,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$365,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,880,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,371,390

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.97
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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(14)

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.

M
Nauset Regional Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Orleans Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Nauset Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Orleans School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02653These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,477
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,078
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

38 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 more than 94% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Orleans 02653
  • Among the largest homes in Barnstable County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Among the newest homes in Orleans 02653

What homes are worth in Orleans 02653

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

This home
$295K$4.4M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Orleans 02653.

How it measures up in Orleans 02653

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orleans 02653.

Estimated value$2,230,933
CheaperTypical $1,089,881Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$462
CheaperTypical $583Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area4,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.97 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 38 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrleans 02653Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,230,93385% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46223% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than4,832 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.97 ac68% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than2020almost all homes98% of homes

About 38 River Rd

How much is 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA is $2,230,933 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $2,035,266 to $2,426,600. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA last sell?

38 River Rd, Orleans, MA last sold on Dec 1, 2020 for $605,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA?

38 River Rd, Orleans, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4,832 square feet of living space and a 0.97-acre lot.

When was 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA built?

38 River Rd, Orleans, MA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA?

38 River Rd, Orleans, MA is assigned to Nauset Regional Middle School (middle), rated B-; Orleans Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Nauset Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Orleans School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA compare to other homes in Orleans 02653?

Among the 4,916 homes in Orleans 02653, it is worth more than 85% of them ($2,230,933 against a typical $1,089,881), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($462 against a typical $583), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,832 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.97 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2020 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 94% 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 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 River Rd, Orleans, MA was $14,013. The county assessed it at $2,245,600.

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