Contractors special. One of the largest lots on Salt Marsh Beach. Over an acre and a half, this sale includes number 46 and 48 salt marsh road and the land across the street to about the middle of the creek. New houses on the street list for 2.5-3.5 million with smaller lots. Build your dream house on this fantastic secluded lot in the oldest town on Cape Cod. This property has been in the same family for over 70 years. Current seasonal cottage has 2 bedroom and 1 bath and is in poor condition. Buyer is responsible for replacing septic system, so cash is king.
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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Market insights
48 Salt Marsh Rd · $1,299,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,299,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Wood floors
Electric water heater
Fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor
Second bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Flooring
Wood
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Private waterfront on Cape Cod Bay with marsh frontage
Convenient to a house of worship, schools, medical facility and major highway
Access via private, unimproved road
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1950
Property condition: Actual
Parking
Open parking
Construction
Shingle siding
Asphalt roof
Block and rubble foundation
Utilities
Well water
Cesspool sewer
HOA & community
Deeded beach rights
Basic cable available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
To provide for lower-density residential development for those uses allowed in the R1 zone while protecting the quality of air, surface water and ground water of the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Museum / gallery
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 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
East Sandwich, MA • 02537
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in East Sandwich. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 48 Salt Marsh Rd
$1,286,245
$13K under list price of $1.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $1.3M.