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East Falmouth

East Falmouth

Located in Barnstable County

$900,805 Average Value
$449 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A little of everything in East Falmouth

As one of the largest villages in Falmouth, East Falmouth encompasses everything from a golf course and a commercial zone to private communities along narrow peninsulas. In the 1890s, Portuguese farmers from the Azores moved to the area and started what was, at one point, the nation’s largest strawberry industry. Though most farms have since transformed into homes and businesses, people can still pick their own strawberries at Tony Andrews Farm or hike past cranberry bogs. Locals value the convenience of living near state Route 28, one of the Cape’s main thoroughfares, but also enjoy the relative seclusion and exclusive water access along East Falmouth’s peninsulas. In the past, a good percentage of residents lived in East Falmouth seasonally, but “the community has changed a lot, especially after the pandemic,” says Vaneide Martins, a Realtor with Weichert Realtors — Donahue Partners and a Cape Cod resident for more than 30 years. “Most of my clients are now year-round, though a few are buying second homes as an investment.”

White sand beaches line the shores of east East Falmouth.
White sand beaches line the shores of east East Falmouth.
Hit the links at Falmouth Country Club in East Falmouth.
Hit the links at Falmouth Country Club in East Falmouth.
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Menauhant Beach and salt marsh hikes

With several ponds, marshes and access to the Nantucket Sound, many people spend their time enjoying the water. Those who live on the peninsulas often have deeded water access to one of the ponds. Each year, the town of Falmouth sells beach stickers for parking privileges at the village’s Menauhant Beach. There are also large swaths of public land, protected by the 300 Committee Land Trust, where anyone can hike along trails and kayak through salt marshes. On Davis Neck, the 87-acre Sea Farms Marsh offers a scenic location to watch for osprey and herons. To the north of state Route 28 is the Coonamesset Greenway Heritage Trail, which opened to the public in 2021. The Greenway is a system of trails through forests and wetlands and around cranberry bogs, including a 1-mile section that is navigable by wheelchair. East Falmouth is also home to the Falmouth Country Club, where golfers can choose from an 18-hole course or a nine-hole layout.

East Falmouth residents take in the sunset from Menauhant Town Beach in East Falmouth.
East Falmouth residents take in the sunset from Menauhant Town Beach in East Falmouth.
Wonder through the woods of Sea Farms Marsh Conservation Area in East Falmouth.
Wonder through the woods of Sea Farms Marsh Conservation Area in East Falmouth.
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Location is key for East Falmouth real estate

East Falmouth housing prices are impacted by their location. “As you get closer to water, the prices and home sizes go up,” Martins says. Along state Route 28, mid-1900s Cape Cods and ranch-style houses often list between $400,000 and $800,000. On East Falmouth’s peninsulas, mid-to-late 1900s summer cottages with cedar-shingle siding rest on inland streets. These might sell from $500,000 to $800,000. Closer to the peninsula’s edges, a few sturdily built estates from the turn of the 20th century remain. However, a good number of residents have maximized their water access with newer shingle-style or traditional-style residences that are built to withstand some flooding and high winds. Waterfront residences and newly built custom houses with deeded access to waterways run from $1 million to $3 million, depending on size and features.

East Falmouth residents take pride in their well manicured lawns.
East Falmouth residents take pride in their well manicured lawns.
Gray shingle homes are a trademark of East Falmouth.
Gray shingle homes are a trademark of East Falmouth.
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Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery and Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream

In East Falmouth, there are a handful of locally owned restaurants, which are along state Route 28. Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream is a popular stop on hot summer days, and Le Bon Jour offers globally themed bowls and salads. Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery, a second location for the original in Edgartown, infuses its craft beers with grape leaves from Martha’s Vineyard. Patrons can relax on their patio and dine on pizzas made with traditional or gluten-free ingredients.

Many people drive toward Falmouth Village or Mashpee Commons for evenings out. About 2 miles west are a couple of popular eateries, the Wharf Restaurant & Bar and Shipwrecked, which are both along Grand Avenue. “It's the perfect location — the views of the sound are wonderful,” Martin says. Shoppers can pick up fresh produce from Tony Andrews Farm, and the nearest grocery stores are Shaw’s and Stop & Shop, about 3 miles west in Teaticket.

Enjoy live music at Bad Martha in East Falmouth
Enjoy live music at Bad Martha in East Falmouth
Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream is a popular stop on hot summer days for East Falmouth residents.
Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream is a popular stop on hot summer days for East Falmouth residents.
East Falmouth residents can cross everything off their grocery list at Shaws.
East Falmouth residents can cross everything off their grocery list at Shaws.
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Cape Cod Fairgrounds stay busy year round

East Falmouth events mainly consist of members-only gatherings organized by neighborhood associations and yacht clubs. The East Falmouth Village Association holds a spring festival each May beside the East Falmouth Library. With Mashpee, Falmouth Village and the Cape Cod Fairgrounds nearby, residents are centrally located for many activities. With attractions including rides, a demolition derby and live performances, the Barnstable County Fair is an annual highlight for many families. It takes place at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds, located about 3 miles from East Falmouth.

During the rest of the year, the fairgrounds host a variety of other events, such as food truck festivals and car shows. Runners can compete in the annual Falmouth Road Race each August, which begins in Woods Hole and winds along the shoreline to the finish line beside Falmouth Heights Beach. In addition, during the spring and summer months, Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery holds trivia nights on Thursdays.

Kids fall in love with reading at the East Falmouth Public Library.
Kids fall in love with reading at the East Falmouth Public Library.
Hit the heavy bag at Rock's Boxing Gym in East Falmouth.
Hit the heavy bag at Rock's Boxing Gym in East Falmouth.
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Falmouth Public Schools honored as a Green Ribbon District

Children who live in East Falmouth year-round can attend Falmouth Public Schools. FPS is rated an A-minus on Niche and was honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a Green Ribbon District in 2024. From preschool through fourth grade, most kids go to East Falmouth Elementary School, which earns a B rating. They can transition to Morse Pond School for fifth and sixth grades, and the Lawrence School serves seventh and eighth graders. The schools score an A-minus and a B, respectively. Students can then attend A-minus-rated Falmouth High School, which not only offers a variety of sports but also partners with scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Some families choose to send their children to the A-plus-rated Falmouth Academy — about 5 miles west — a private middle and high school.

Students hit the books once they walk through the doors at East Falmouth Elementary School.
Students hit the books once they walk through the doors at East Falmouth Elementary School.
Morse Pond School was given an overall A- rating from Niche.
Morse Pond School was given an overall A- rating from Niche.
Falmouth High School was given an A for academics by Niche.
Falmouth High School was given an A for academics by Niche.
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Getting to Boston and around the cape

State Route 28 is the primary mode of transportation for traveling around the cape, as well as for connecting to major highways on the other side of the Cape Cod Canal. From East Falmouth, a few commuters make daily trips of around 70 miles to Boston, Providence or Newport, though many work from home when possible. Nearby employers such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the Falmouth Hospital offer closer options for work as well.

There is a Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus stop in East Falmouth, and riders can follow the Sealine route west to Woods Hole or east to Mashpee Commons and Hyannis. From the Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, about 17 miles east, people can catch commercial flights to Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.

Public transportation makes it easy to get around East Falmouth.
Public transportation makes it easy to get around East Falmouth.
Falmouth Airpark allows East Falmouth residents to park their plane in their back yard.
Falmouth Airpark allows East Falmouth residents to park their plane in their back yard.
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Concerns for East Falmouth residents

Since the 1600s, when settlers originally came to the Falmouth area, human use has impacted its environment. Cranberry bogs, aging septic systems and runoff from roads have contributed to elevated nitrogen levels in the soil and waterways. In order to address the problem, towns along the Cape are making the transition to sewer systems, but East Falmouth homes currently rely on private septic systems. At the nearby Joint Base Cape Cod, past use of substances such as fire-extinguishing chemicals and lead bullets contaminated parts of the Cape’s Sagamore Lens aquifer. Beginning in the late 1990s, the Massachusetts National Guard has worked to filter the affected sites and monitor wells to ensure that the water is safe for consumption.

Waterfront homes enjoy stunning sunrises of East Falmouth.
Waterfront homes enjoy stunning sunrises of East Falmouth.
Relax by the ocean and find your center in East Falmouth.
Relax by the ocean and find your center in East Falmouth.
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East Falmouth Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$995,000
Median Sale Price
$849,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$983,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$560,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$520,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-31%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$449

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,057
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,698
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,865
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,183
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
529
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,552

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jul 26
    10am - 12pm

    49 Fishermans Cove Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536

    $749,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,984 Sq Ft
    • 49 Fishermans Cove Rd
    • New 30 days ago

    Charming 2-bedroom ranch in desirable Fisherman's Cove, located just a short stroll to association beach on Bourne's Pond. The home offers a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors, flowing seamlessly into a bright kitchen featuring granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and tile flooring. There are two comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath with a

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    Kerry Houde
    Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
    (508) 501-5746
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  • Sunday, Jul 27
    1 - 3pm

    113 Club Valley Dr, East Falmouth, MA 02536

    $825,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,954 Sq Ft
    • 113 Club Valley Dr
    • New 2 days ago

    Come look at this well maintained cape cod style home with tons of charm. A quiet desirable neighborhood with plenty of nearby activities, including association beach on Ashumet pond, boating with the access to the nearby ramp minutes away from your home with ample parking, Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary and golf! Plus a great neighborhood to walk and ride bikes. This neighborhood has a well

    Dennis Reardon Cape and Islands Realty Advisors Inc.

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  • Saturday, Jul 26
    11am - 1pm

    18 & 24 Captain Davis Ln, East Falmouth, MA 02536

    $1,695,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 3,133 Sq Ft
    • 18 & 24 Captain Davis Ln
    • New 4 days ago

    Discover a unique opportunity to own a multi-home compound in one of Falmouth's most sought-after locations. The unique estate-like setting includes two separately deeded properties--an expanded Cape-style main residence and a fully refreshed guest cottage-- perfect for multi-generational living, investment or creating your own private retreat. Located just a short bike ride or stroll to

    Daren Marvin Sotheby's International Realty

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