Welcome to Eastham - a charming Outer Cape town offering both the excitement of oceanside beaches and the serenity of the bay. 495 Schoolhouse Rd sits less than a mile from the Salt Pond Visitor Center, and only a few mins from favorite beaches such as Nauset Light, Coast Guard, First Encounter, and many more. The property boasts a sprawling front yard, ample parking, and a huge, oversized garage. Rinse off in the outdoor shower after a fun day at the beach and enjoy the large deck - perfect for meals, relaxing, and lounging in the sun. Inside, a rare find: 5 bedrooms!! (2 on the 1st floor, 3 on 2nd floor); 2 full bathrooms; a kitchen with breakfast bar; living room; and a sunny dining/sitting room. The partially finished basement gives even more space to spread out, play and relax. New windows throughout. New 200 amp service. New boiler 2019. Numerous restaurants, shops, activities and easy access to Route 6. Eastham's convenient location allows for easy adventuring all over the Cape!
For sale
$899,000
495 School House Rd, Eastham, MA 02642
5beds
1,938sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.69 Acres Lot
$874,400 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor showerKitchen with breakfast barSprawling front yardNew windows throughoutAmple parkingHuge oversized garage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colleen Millett 860-234-6786,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Service New England Properties 860-648-2045,
Colleen Millett 860-234-6786
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73522818
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Deck - Exterior
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar / Nook
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,938
- Total interior livable area: 1,938 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,938
- Finished area below ground: 936
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Stone/Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Bay, Lake/Pond, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12216A
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Eastham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $744,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,838
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Exclusions: Art Work Excluded From Sale. Some Labeled Items (Marked With Sticky Notes) Are Excluded From Sale.
Estimated market value
$874,400
$831,000 - $918,000
$3,899/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+454.9%$464/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73522818 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1997 | Sold | $162,000$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,596 +13.2% | $725,800 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $4,943 +8.1% | $705,100 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $4,574 +11.4% | $631,700 +32% |
| 2022 | $4,106 +2.5% | $478,500 +9.6% |
| 2021 | $4,007 +8.1% | $436,500 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $3,706 +8.7% | $425,000 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $3,409 +1.7% | $413,200 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $3,353 +9.1% | $401,600 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $3,074 +2.2% | $389,100 -3.8% |
| 2016 | $3,009 +7.3% | $404,500 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $2,805 +1.2% | $395,000 |
| 2014 | $2,773 +6.3% | $395,000 -1.1% |
| 2013 | $2,608 +2.8% | $399,400 |
| 2012 | $2,536 +5.3% | $399,400 -2% |
| 2011 | $2,409 +4.2% | $407,600 -2.9% |
| 2010 | $2,313 +7.7% | $419,800 +3.8% |
| 2009 | $2,148 +5.4% | $404,600 -8.5% |
| 2008 | $2,038 | $442,100 |
| 2007 | $2,038 +4.9% | $442,100 +6.8% |
| 2006 | $1,942 +9% | $414,000 +21.5% |
| 2005 | $1,782 +10.2% | $340,800 +7.9% |
| 2004 | $1,617 -3.1% | $315,800 +79.1% |
| 2003 | $1,668 +12.5% | $176,300 |
| 2001 | $1,483 -11.9% | $176,300 +22.6% |
| 2000 | $1,684 | $143,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02642
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Eastham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Nauset Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 6/10Nauset Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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