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$1,518,367$1,718 / 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 66How 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 $177,350 on Jun 2, 2016

38 SEA SHELLS DR

SOUTH CHATHAM, MA 02659
3
Beds
1
Baths
884 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$999K low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$177,350 · Jun 2, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,406 (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.$693,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$508,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$836,285

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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(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.

H
Monomoy Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Monomoy Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 3.7 mi
E
Chatham Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.9 mi

District: Monomoy Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02659These 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.137
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 100.40

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.49%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
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.1,265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,388
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%

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How this home compares

38 Sea Shells Dr 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 86% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in South Chatham 02659
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in South Chatham 02659
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Barnstable County

What homes are worth in South Chatham 02659

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

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$515K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in South Chatham 02659.

How it measures up in South Chatham 02659

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Chatham 02659.

Estimated value$1,518,367
CheaperTypical $1,025,932Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1718
CheaperTypical $696Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,573 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 38 Sea Shells Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Chatham 02659Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,518,36780% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1718almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than884 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac30% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than195829% of homes21% of homes

About 38 Sea Shells Dr

How much is 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA is $1,518,367 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $999,241 to $2,037,493. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA last sell?

38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA last sold on Jun 2, 2016 for $177,350, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA?

38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA built?

38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA?

38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA is assigned to Monomoy Regional High School (high), rated C; Monomoy Regional Middle School (middle), rated B+; Chatham Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Monomoy Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA compare to other homes in South Chatham 02659?

Among the 1,124 homes in South Chatham 02659, it is worth more than 80% of them ($1,518,367 against a typical $1,025,932), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1718 against a typical $696), it is bigger than 11% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,573 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1958 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 86% 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 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Sea Shells Dr, South Chatham, MA was $2,406. The county assessed it at $693,400.

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