$776,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2014

79 Clowes Dr Falmouth, MA 02540

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,450 Sq Ft
1.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$225 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Spa
  • Morse Pond School Rated A-
  • Medical Services
  • 1.39 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of June 2014

This immaculately maintained Sippewissett Highlands contemporary, custom designed by Architect Walter Yarosh, sits high on a hill to take advantage of water views across Buzzard's Bay, warm ocean breezes in the summer and burning sunsets. You're welcomed by mature plantings with dazzling spring & summer colors. This exquisite home offers a flowing floor plan which invites entertaining. The 1st floor offers a master bedroom suite with a fireplace, dining area, beautifully updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counter tops, a living room with a fireplace and a quiet sitting room, den or office. The 2nd floor offers 3 spacious bedrooms, all with beautiful views of Buzzard's Bay and beyond. The deck off the 1st floor offers space for entertaining, grilling, or enjoying a magical sunset.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Griesbauer

Foley Realty Group, Inc. License #9083088 Listed on: 03/28/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Gifford

Act 1 Carol O'Loughlin R E Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Yard
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 3,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Bath

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near place of worship
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3607008119

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Sippewissett Highlan Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Bike Trail
  • Snow Removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,641

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Buzzards Bay
  • Subdivision Name: Sippewissett Highlan
  • Directions: Take Ter Heun Drive past the hospital. Right on Clear Pond Road. Left on Clowes Drive to 79 on right in cul-de-sac.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Linen Closet, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, HU Cable TV
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: First Floor
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bedroom 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Room
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bedroom 4
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bedroom 2
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Living Room
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Yard, Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Shower
  • Lot Features: Bike Path, House of Worship, Shopping, School, Medical Facility, Major Highway, Conservation Area, Gentle Sloping, Views, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac, South of Route 28
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Actual
  • Roof: Asphalt, Pitched

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Beach Access, Snow Removal, Tennis Court(s), Landscaping
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RA
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60548
  • Parcel #: 3607008119
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1988

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5641
  • Tax Book Number: C#159515

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1998
Sold by
Rubenstein-Kursh S S and Rubenstein-Kursh Nan
Bought by
Farrar Richard J and Farrar Deborah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$43,009
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,742,910

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1996
Sold by
Ccc Rt and Asack
Bought by
Rubenstein-Kursh S S and Rubenstein-Kursh Nan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
7.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Land Court Massachusetts $455,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $455,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $450,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 No Value Available
Open $225,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $225,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $225,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2025 07/05/25 For Sale $1,895,000 +144.2% $408 / Sq Ft
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Sold $776,000 -2.4% $225 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2014 03/28/14 For Sale $795,000 -- $230 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,202 $1,306,100 $387,600 $918,500
2023 $7,359 $1,063,400 $387,600 $675,800
2022 $7,147 $887,800 $301,900 $585,900
2021 $7,120 $837,700 $301,900 $535,800
2020 $6,960 $810,200 $274,400 $535,800
2019 $6,879 $803,600 $274,400 $529,200
2018 $6,695 $778,500 $274,400 $504,100
2017 $6,545 $767,300 $274,400 $492,900
2016 $6,422 $767,300 $274,400 $492,900
2015 $6,203 $757,400 $274,400 $483,000
2014 $5,641 $692,200 $274,400 $417,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21402338

Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: FALM-000036-000007-000008-000119