Welcome to Ashumet Valley! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gambrel-style home offers the opportunity to own in one of East Falmouth’s desirable neighborhoods, with an association beach on beautiful Ashumet Pond and the Paul Harney Golf Club, a public course, right within the neighborhood. The home offers classic Cape Cod character and a comfortable layout with plenty of potential to make it your own. A new septic system will be installed, providing an important improvement for the next owner. Enjoy the lifestyle Ashumet Valley is known for—pond access, golf, a welcoming neighborhood setting, and convenient East Falmouth location. Offered at $589,000, 18 Fordham Rd. is a great opportunity for buyers looking for a Cape Cod home in a special location.
Upper Cape, located between Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, is a coastal and village-centered Falmouth neighborhood with saltwater inlets and piney conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street in Woods Hole, where ferry docks, marine labs, and compact storefronts set a working-harbor rhythm. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium act as cultural anchors, with The Knob adding a quiet shoreline counterpoint. Architecture leans toward shingled Cape cottages and weathered harbor-side buildings, with bikeable lanes linking beaches and ponds. Days track tides, ferry schedules, and the Shining Sea Bikeway’s steady flow. Small marinas and pocket parks keep the landscape open and maritime.
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Offer insights
18 Fordham Rd · $575,000
$575K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $575K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
Total of 6 rooms
Full basement
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor
Second bedroom on the second floor
Third bedroom on the second floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
First-floor bathroom
Second-floor bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry located in the basement
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Oil heating
Exterior features
Deck
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,642
No ADU
Parking
Open paved parking
4 open parking spaces (4 total parking spaces)
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximate year built (from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Has association
Association fee approximately $200
Community amenities: shopping, golf, bike path, highway access, house of worship
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to Ashumet Valley! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gambrel-style home offers the opportunity to own in one of East Falmouth's desirable neighborhoods, with an association beach on beautiful Ashumet Pond and the Paul Harney Golf Club, a public course, right within the neighborhood. The home offers classic Cape Cod character and a comfortable layout with plenty of potential to make it your own. A new septic system will be installed, providing an important improvement for the next owner. Enjoy the lifestyle Ashumet Valley is known for—pond access, golf, a welcoming neighborhood setting, and a convenient East Falmouth location. Offered at $589,000, 18 Fordham Rd. is a great opportunity for buyers looking for a Cape Cod home in a special location.
MLS PIN #73572179
Oct 9, 2026
Price Changed
$575,000
$350/sq ft
Sep 22, 2026
Relisted
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Sep 10, 2026
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2026
Listed
$589,000
$359/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,373 (+6.1%)
$140,600 + $202,300
$342,900
2022
$2,237 (+5.2%)
$106,000 + $171,900
$277,900
2021
$2,127 (+2.8%)
$101,400 + $148,800
$250,200
2020
$2,070 (+0.3%)
$92,200 + $148,800
$241,000
2019
$2,063 (+3.0%)
$92,200 + $148,800
$241,000
2018
$2,002 (+2.7%)
$92,200 + $140,600
$232,800
2017
$1,949 (+2.0%)
$92,200 + $136,300
$228,500
2016
$1,910 (+0.9%)
$92,200 + $136,000
$228,200
2014
$1,893
$97,100 + $135,200
$232,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,642
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,642
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2300040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
E Falmouth, MA • 02536
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in E Falmouth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Fordham Rd
$563,641
$11K under list price of $575K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $540K to $1.0M.