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Last sold for $349,000 on Aug 16, 1999

42 GRAND AVE

FALMOUTH, MA 02540
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,692 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.
1910
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$349,000 · Aug 16, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,583 (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.$780,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$466,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$314,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$685,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,300,170

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.Conventional
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.1975
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)
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(7)

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
North Falmouth Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Falmouth High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
LawrenceB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.8 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

42 Grand 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 66% of homes in Falmouth 02540
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Falmouth 02540
  • Older than 95% 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 area1,692 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,012 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 42 Grand Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFalmouth 02540Barnstable County
Living areabigger than1,692 ft²34% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac25% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than19108% of homes5% of homes

About 42 Grand Ave

When did 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA last sell?

42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA last sold on Aug 16, 1999 for $349,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA?

42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,692 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA built?

42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA?

42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA is assigned to North Falmouth Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Falmouth High School (high), rated C+; Lawrence (middle), rated B-. All sit in Falmouth School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA compare to other homes in Falmouth 02540?

Among the 6,065 homes in Falmouth 02540, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,692 ft² against a typical 2,012 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1910 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Grand Ave, Falmouth, MA was $4,583. The county assessed it at $780,800.

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