Set back behind mature greenery, 729 Old Barnstable Road offers far more privacy than the address might suggest. This solidly built 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape-style home features a practical and flexible layout with a first-floor primary bedroom, an additional den or office, and comfortable living spaces with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen opens by slider to a rear deck, creating an easy connection to the outdoors and a peaceful backdrop of lush vegetation. Upstairs, two spacious front-to-back bedrooms and a full bath provide excellent separation for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. With approximately 1,638 square feet of living space on a .34-acre lot, the home offers a strong foundation, a sensible floor plan, and the opportunity to update or personalize over time. A convenient East Falmouth location with access to beaches, shopping, dining, schools, and the best of the Upper Cape.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$382Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Fisher and Marks• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listed by • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
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
729 Old Barnstable Rd · $625,000
$626K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $626K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
62 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Six total rooms
Closets
Office
Storm door(s)
Insulated windows
Bedrooms
Main-level bedroom
Two additional bedrooms on the second level
Primary bedroom with closet and wood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Vinyl flooring
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Flooring
Wood / hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Wooded, level lot
Wood deck
Storage
Home design
Single family residence
Approximately 1,638 above-grade square footage
Parking
Off-street parking for four vehicles
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Built (approximate year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer (inspection required for sale)
Electric range capability
Gas water heater
Water heater
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Property listed as active
Electricity and solar
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Set back behind mature greenery, 729 Old Barnstable Road offers far more privacy than the address might suggest. This solidly built 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape-style home features a practical and flexible layout with a first-floor primary bedroom, an additional den or office, and comfortable living spaces with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen opens by slider to a rear deck, creating an easy connection to the outdoors and a peaceful backdrop of lush vegetation. Upstairs, two spacious front-to-back bedrooms and a full bath provide excellent separation for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. With approximately 1,638 square feet of living space on a .34-acre lot, the home offers a strong foundation, a sensible floor plan, and the opportunity to update or personalize over time. A convenient East Falmouth location with access to beaches, shopping, dining, schools, and the best of the Upper Cape.
MLS PIN #73547581
Jul 18, 2026
Listed
$625,000
$382/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 25, 1997
Sold
$95,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,776 (+22.6%)
$148,400 + $252,800
$401,200
2022
$2,265 (+5.4%)
$93,400 + $188,000
$281,400
2021
$2,148 (+2.2%)
$89,400 + $163,300
$252,700
2020
$2,101 (+2.2%)
$81,300 + $163,300
$244,600
2019
$2,056 (+1.9%)
$81,300 + $158,900
$240,200
2018
$2,018 (+3.1%)
$81,300 + $153,300
$234,600
2017
$1,958 (+1.9%)
$81,300 + $148,200
$229,500
2016
$1,921 (+5.3%)
$81,300 + $148,200
$229,500
2014
$1,825
$76,800 + $147,100
$223,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,638
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,638
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2303883
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 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
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in E Falmouth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 729 Old Barnstable Rd
$615,094
$9,906 under list price of $625K
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