79 Forest Beach Rd

1,634 Sq. Ft.
$793 / Sq. Ft.
1,634
Sq. Ft.
$793
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Endless Summer Awaits at 79 Forest Beach Road, South Chatham! A 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow beauty is the coastal escape you've been waiting for. Tucked just south of Route 28 and only .04 miles to sandy Forest Beach, set on an oversized 42,688 sq ft lot. Inside, you'll love the bright and breezy layout, updated kitchen, and baths, & comfort all year long with a high-efficiency 95% combo 2-zone Rinnai on-demand water heater & gas heat, and split systems for heating and cooling. The brand-new 200-amp electrical...Endless Summer Awaits at 79 Forest Beach Road, South Chatham! A 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow beauty is the coastal escape you've been waiting for. Tucked just south of Route 28 and only .04 miles to sandy Forest Beach, set on an oversized 42,688 sq ft lot. Inside, you'll love the bright and breezy layout, updated kitchen, and baths, & comfort all year long with a high-efficiency 95% combo 2-zone Rinnai on-demand water heater & gas heat, and split systems for heating and cooling. The brand-new 200-amp electrical panel and new plumbing mean peace of mind. Outside, you've got 600 sq ft of private outdoor living space, perfect for BBQs with friends, or a lazy morning coffee on the patio and deck. The large, level yard boasts opportunity for a swimming pool, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), or even a 4th bedroom addition, let your imagination run wild! Located near a tennis court, walking trails, the bike trail & just a short stroll to one of the prettiest beaches on Nantucket Sound, this home is your ticket to relaxed, beachy living with room to grow. Whether you're looking for a summer getaway, a savvy investment, or your forever Cape Cod home, this is the one. Experience life by the shore!

Listing Agent

  1. Shane Masaschi

    Shane Masaschi

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 79 Forest Beach Road

Village
South Chatham
School District
Monomoy
Style
Bungalow
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
X
Town
Chatham
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 04:42 PM

Property Details for 79 Forest Beach Road

StatusPending
MLS #22504448
Days on Market10
Taxes$3,164 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,688 SF
CountyBarnstable County
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Building Information for 79 Forest Beach Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,688 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,575 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,312

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Forest Beach Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Route 28 to Forest Beach Rd. See sign on the left at #79.
  • Title Reference - Book: (223198)
  • Convenient To:Bike Path: Yes
  • Convenient To:Cape Cod Rail Trail: Yes
  • Convenient To:Conservation Area: Yes
  • Convenient To:House of Worship: Yes
  • Convenient To:Public Tennis: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Forest Beach
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 2: Pleasant Rd Beach
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 3: Red River Beach
  • Location Description:South of Route 28: Yes
  • Region: Lower Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02659
  • Street Number: 79
  • MLSAreaMajor: Chatham
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
  • Parking Description:Stone/Gravel: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Taxes: $3,164
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: R20
  • Tax ID: 3C-69-24
  • Lot Size Source: Site Plan
  • TopographyLot Desc:Cleared: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 42688
  • Sqft Total: 1634
  • Field Card SqFt: 1634
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1634.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $912,100
  • Land Assessments: $477,800
  • Building Assessments: $433,100
  • Other Assessments: $1,200
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: No
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Inspection Required for Sale
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Actual: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1940
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tankless: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Electric: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Propane Gas: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Tank: Title V Grade Level
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Outdoor Shower
  • Miles to Beach: .3 - .5
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Stack Washer/Dryer: Yes
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • General Property Info:Mi. to Beach Comments: Forest Beach on Nanctucket Sound
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead Access: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Floors: Wood, Tile
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, HU Cable TV
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Baths Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Level: First Floor
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room Level: First Floor
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Sun Room
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 79 Forest Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429799

—
Oct 3, 2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504448

—
Oct 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429799

—
Sep 30, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429799

—
Sep 16, 2025

Contingent

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504448

—
Sep 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429799

—
Sep 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429799

$1,295,000—
Sep 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504448

$1,295,000—
Jul 31, 2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907637

$490,000—
Jul 31, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72585332

$490,000—
Jun 22, 2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907637

—
Jun 22, 2020

Canceled

CCIMLS #22002206

—
Jun 18, 2020

Expired

CCIMLS #22002206

—
May 29, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72585332

—
May 29, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72585332

—
Oct 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72585332

$700,000—
Oct 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

CCIMLS #22002206

$499,000—
Oct 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907637

$700,000—
Oct 14, 2019

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902838

$899,000—
Apr 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902838

$899,000—
Jun 10, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #355381942

$530,000

+0.2% / yr

May 15, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119756219

$520,000

+22.1% / yr

Apr 22, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88845006

$155,000—
Apr 22, 1997

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7026991

$155,000—
Mar 18, 1997

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7026991

—
Feb 24, 1997

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7026991

$169,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429799

—
10/03/2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504448

—
10/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429799

—
09/30/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429799

—
09/16/2025

Contingent

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504448

—
09/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429799

—
09/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429799

$1,295,000
09/09/2025

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504448

$1,295,000
07/31/2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907637

$490,000
07/31/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72585332

$490,000
06/22/2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907637

—
06/22/2020

Canceled

CCIMLS #22002206

—
06/18/2020

Expired

CCIMLS #22002206

—
05/29/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72585332

—
05/29/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72585332

—
10/18/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72585332

$700,000
10/18/2019

Listed (Active)

CCIMLS #22002206

$499,000
10/18/2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21907637

$700,000
10/14/2019

Expired

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902838

$899,000
04/24/2019

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21902838

$899,000
06/10/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #355381942

$530,000

+0.2% / yr

05/15/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119756219

$520,000

+22.1% / yr

04/22/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88845006

$155,000
04/22/1997

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7026991

$155,000
03/18/1997

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7026991

—
02/24/1997

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #7026991

$169,000

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

Public Records for 79 Forest Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$477,800Additions$434,300Total$912,100
Tax Record2025$3,165 ($264 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,634 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,634 SqFtStories2Lot Size63,124 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2005ZoningR20CountyBARNSTABLEAPNCHAT M:03C B:0069 L:24

Schools near 79 Forest Beach Road

This home is within Monomoy Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harwich Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Chatham Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Monomoy Regional Middle School
Public5 to 7

Monomoy Regional High School
Public8 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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