Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,100,000 on Feb 3, 2022
39 FOREST AVE
FALMOUTH, MA 02540
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,568 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.
3,687 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · Feb 3, 2022
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,924 (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.$1,009,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$463,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$545,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$936,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,134,500
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.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
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.
EMH
Mullen-HallC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
LawrenceB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
Falmouth High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
District: Falmouth School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02540These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49
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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.691 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,017
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,996
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
39 Forest Ave 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.
- Smaller than 72% of homes in Falmouth 02540
- Among the smallest lots in Falmouth 02540
- Older than 96% of homes in Barnstable County
How it measures up in Falmouth 02540
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Falmouth 02540.
Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,015 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 28% of homes nearby
Lot size3,687 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger
Smaller than almost all homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1969Newer
Newer than 7% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Falmouth 02540 | Barnstable County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,568 ft² | 28% of homes | 50% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 3,687 ft² | almost no homes | almost no homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 7% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 39 Forest Ave
When did 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA last sell?
39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA last sold on Feb 3, 2022 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA?
39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.
When was 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA built?
39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA?
39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA is assigned to Mullen-Hall (elementary), rated C-; Lawrence (middle), rated B-; Falmouth High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Falmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA compare to other homes in Falmouth 02540?
Among the 6,065 homes in Falmouth 02540, it is bigger than 28% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 2,015 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,687 ft² against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1900 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Forest Ave, Falmouth, MA was $5,924. The county assessed it at $1,009,200.
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- 23 Forest Ave$924K4 bd · 2 ba · 1,815 ft² · Sold $399K · Aug 2002
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