Last Sold Price
3 beds1,327 sqft$415/sqft
131 Elm Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540

Description

Designed by architect E. Gunnar Perterson circa 1937, known for his development of the Nautilis Motor Inn, the Dome Restaurant and his concrete block modern designs, this home was built originally for Mrs. William C Davis and heralded as the first ''moderistic'' home in Falmouth. Perched high on a hill on desirable Elm Road, the modest ranch style stucco residence retains much of its original character with a wall of waterfacing windows across the front main living areas, wood flooring, and wood...Designed by architect E. Gunnar Perterson circa 1937, known for his development of the Nautilis Motor Inn, the Dome Restaurant and his concrete block modern designs, this home was built originally for Mrs. William C Davis and heralded as the first ''moderistic'' home in Falmouth. Perched high on a hill on desirable Elm Road, the modest ranch style stucco residence retains much of its original character with a wall of waterfacing windows across the front main living areas, wood flooring, and wood burning fireplace in the living room. The compact design features 3BR and 1.5 BA and a detached 2 car garage on a lovely wooded .65 ac parcel, located a short stroll to the village, beach and bikeway. Restore or build new in this amazing location with distant waterviews. Buyer
LISTING CLOSED: 05/31/2019 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Diana Lucivero

    Diana Lucivero

    Listing Agent

    Sotheby's International Realty

    P: (508) 667-8977

Property Details for 131 Elm Road

Status
MLS #
21902160
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$4,280 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
0.65 AC / 28,314 SF
Village
Falmouth
School District
Falmouth
Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Num Parking Spaces
6.00
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
Not Applicable
Town
Falmouth

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$601,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

100.9%

Falmouth, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Diana Lucivero

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, DREAM International

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Building Information for 131 Elm Road

Stories1Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,314 SF

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$3,157 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,801

Property Taxes

$357

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 131 Elm Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Woods Hole Rd to Katy's Hatches driveway on the left off Katy's Hatches. No access on Elm Rd. Sign
  • Title Reference - Book: 01788
  • Convenient To:Bike Path: Yes
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Convenient To:Medical Facility: Yes
  • Convenient To:Shopping: Yes
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02540
  • Street Number: 131
  • MLSAreaMajor: Falmouth
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $4,280
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: RB
  • Tax ID: 47 01 020 001
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Scenic View(s)
  • TopographyLot Desc:Steep Slope: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Wooded: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 28314
  • Sqft Total: 1327
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1327.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $500,100
  • Land Assessments: $345,000
  • Building Assessments: $141,600
  • Other Assessments: $13,500
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1937
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water:None: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Electric: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Oil: Yes
  • Sewer:Other: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Town Water
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Miles to Beach: .3 - .5
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Beach Description:Nantucket Sound: Yes
  • Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Public: Yes
  • BeachLakePond:Surf Drive: Yes
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Description: Other, Flat
  • Siding Description:Stucco: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Salt
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Floors: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating: None, Oil
  • Interior Features: HU Cable TV, Linen Closet
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • General Property Info:Stories: 1

Property History for 131 Elm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72476460

$551,000
May 30, 2019

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902160

$551,000
Apr 25, 2019

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902160

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72476460

$551,000
05/30/2019

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902160

$551,000
04/25/2019

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902160

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 131 Elm Road

Taxable ValueLand$573,800Additions$430,800Total$1,004,600
Tax Record2025$5,897 ($491 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,327 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,327 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt356 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated2015ZoningRBCountyBARNSTABLEAPNFALM 47 S:01 P:020 L:001

Schools near 131 Elm Road

This home is within Falmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mullen-Hall Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Morse Pond School
Public5 to 6

Lawrence School
Public7 to 8

Falmouth High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 131 Elm Road, Falmouth, MA 02540
$551,000
3
1,327
28,314
$1
3
2
1,318
$1
5
3
3,520
42,179
$1
4
2,200
27,839
$1
3
3
2,624
$450,000
4
1,520
46,173

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Diana Lucivero

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