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$532,973$433 / 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

48 BACK RIVER RD

BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,230 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$533K
$502K low$564K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,921 (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.$502,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$205,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$296,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$828,495

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.114 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%
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.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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Bourne High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Bourne Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Bournedale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.2 mi

District: Bourne School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02532These 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.99
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 100.57

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,746
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.569 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,214
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,338
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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

48 Back 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 83% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Barnstable County

What homes are worth in Buzzards Bay 02532

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

This home
$297K$2M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Buzzards Bay 02532.

How it measures up in Buzzards Bay 02532

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buzzards Bay 02532.

Estimated value$532,973
CheaperTypical $593,841Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$433
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,522 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 48 Back River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuzzards Bay 02532Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$532,97337% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43357% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,230 ft²34% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac77% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than196044% of homes25% of homes

About 48 Back River Rd

How much is 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA is $532,973 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $502,402 to $563,543. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA last sell?

48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA?

48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,230 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA built?

48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA?

48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA is assigned to Bourne High School (high), rated C; Bourne Middle School (middle), rated B; Bournedale Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Bourne School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA compare to other homes in Buzzards Bay 02532?

Among the 6,593 homes in Buzzards Bay 02532, it is worth more than 37% of them ($532,973 against a typical $593,841), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($433 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,230 ft² against a typical 1,522 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1960 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 17% 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 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Back River Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA was $3,921. The county assessed it at $502,000.

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