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$686,618$431 / 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

489 ROUTE 6A

EAST SANDWICH, MA 02537
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,594 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.
2.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$687K
$647K low$726K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$236,618
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$189,294
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.60%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$450,000
CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK · R · recorded Apr 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,356 (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.$506,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$297,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$806,075

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.103 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.87%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Colonial
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.33
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
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(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.

M
Sandwich Middle High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Forestdale School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.7 mi

District: Sandwich School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02537These 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.53
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 100.56

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.76%
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.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,030
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.478 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,895
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

489 Route 6a 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 66% of homes in East Sandwich 02537
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Older than 92% of homes in East Sandwich 02537

What homes are worth in East Sandwich 02537

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

This home
$392K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in East Sandwich 02537.

How it measures up in East Sandwich 02537

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Sandwich 02537.

Estimated value$686,618
CheaperTypical $817,690Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$431
CheaperTypical $431Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,862 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size2.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 489 Route 6a ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Sandwich 02537Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$686,61834% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43150% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,594 ft²37% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.33 ac96% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than19528% of homes17% of homes

About 489 Route 6a

How much is 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA is $686,618 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $646,827 to $726,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA last sell?

489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA last sold on Feb 2, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA?

489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,594 square feet of living space and a 2.33-acre lot.

When was 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA built?

489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA?

489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA is assigned to Sandwich Middle High School (middle), rated C+; Forestdale School (elementary). All sit in Sandwich School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA compare to other homes in East Sandwich 02537?

Among the 3,095 homes in East Sandwich 02537, it is worth more than 34% of them ($686,618 against a typical $817,690), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($431 against a typical $431), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,594 ft² against a typical 1,862 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2.33 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1952 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 40% 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 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Route 6a, East Sandwich, MA was $5,356. The county assessed it at $506,700.

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