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$499,111$898 / 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 92How 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 $505,000 on Sep 16, 2022

79 WEST RD

ORLEANS, MA 02653
2
Beds
1
Baths
556 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$499K
$461K low$537K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Sep 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,706 (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.$433,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$309,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$556,700

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.Cottage
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.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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.

E
Orleans Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Nauset Regional Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Nauset Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Orleans School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02653These 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.109
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 100.41

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.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
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.6,477
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,078
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%

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How this home compares

79 West 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 89% of homes in Orleans 02653
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Orleans 02653
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Orleans 02653
  • Older than 84% of homes in Orleans 02653

What homes are worth in Orleans 02653

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

This home
$293K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Orleans 02653.

How it measures up in Orleans 02653

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orleans 02653.

Estimated value$499,111
CheaperTypical $1,100,568Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$898
CheaperTypical $583Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,902 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 79 West Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrleans 02653Barnstable County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,11111% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$89886% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than556 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac10% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195016% of homes16% of homes

About 79 West Rd

How much is 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA is $499,111 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $460,941 to $537,281. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA last sell?

79 West Rd, Orleans, MA last sold on Sep 16, 2022 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA?

79 West Rd, Orleans, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 556 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA built?

79 West Rd, Orleans, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA?

79 West Rd, Orleans, MA is assigned to Orleans Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Nauset Regional Middle School (middle), rated B-; Nauset Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Orleans School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA compare to other homes in Orleans 02653?

Among the 4,916 homes in Orleans 02653, it is worth more than 11% of them ($499,111 against a typical $1,100,568), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($898 against a typical $583), it is bigger than 3% of them (556 ft² against a typical 1,902 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1950 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Barnstable County, it is worth more than 13% 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 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 West Rd, Orleans, MA was $2,706. The county assessed it at $433,600.

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