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This beautifully maintained contemporary ranch offers a surprisingly spacious and inviting interior filled with natural light. Soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights and an open-concept layout create a wonderful sense of space, connecting the living room, kitchen and dining area. Radiant heat in the main living areas adds comfort, while an electric fireplace creates a cozy focal point. The well-appointed kitchen features a large center island, generous prep space and newer appliances, including a refrigerator in 2026 and additional appliances updated in 2021. The spacious primary bedroom offers two walk-in closets and a beautifully appointed private bath with radiant heat. Coastal-inspired wall detailing adds warmth and character to this inviting retreat. The finished walkout lower level provides abundant additional living space, including a large family room with custom built-ins, home office, third full bath and laundry area. Full-size windows and direct outdoor access bring in natural light and create an easy connection to the outdoors. Recent improvements include a roof, exterior paint, fence and skylights approximately two years old; windows and slider approximately three years old; new bedroom doors throughout; and a new shed added in December 2025. Whole-house generator included. Oversized heated one-car garage offers flexibility for parking, storage or a workshop. Ideally located approximately two miles from Old Silver and Megansett Beaches, this beautifully maintained home combines generous living space, thoughtful updates and a relaxed coastal feel in desirable North Falmouth.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$375Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maria Gorman• Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Upper Cape, located between Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, is a coastal and village-centered Falmouth neighborhood with saltwater inlets and piney conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street in Woods Hole, where ferry docks, marine labs, and compact storefronts set a working-harbor rhythm. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium act as cultural anchors, with The Knob adding a quiet shoreline counterpoint. Architecture leans toward shingled Cape cottages and weathered harbor-side buildings, with bikeable lanes linking beaches and ponds. Days track tides, ferry schedules, and the Shining Sea Bikeway’s steady flow. Small marinas and pocket parks keep the landscape open and maritime.
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Market insights
71 Althea Rd · $989,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$989,900
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (18% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Office
Bonus room
Storm doors
Insulated windows
7 total rooms
Skylight
Cathedral ceilings
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Bedrooms
Main/First level primary bedroom with walk-in closet, custom built cabinets, and stone/ceramic tile and laminate flooring
First level bedroom with closet and hardwood flooring
First level bedroom with closet and hardwood flooring
1 main level bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Primary bathroom (features present)
First-floor bathroom with 3/4 bath and tiled shower stall
First-floor full bathroom with tub and tile/laminate flooring
Basement bathroom with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Kitchen island
Dining area adjacent to kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Deck access from kitchen
Skylight and cathedral ceiling in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Quite deceiving from the modest front, this contemporary ranch clad in durable Hardie siding blossoms front the front entry into a wide open floor plan under soaring cathedral ceilings with radiant heat under the living room, kitchen, dining area, plus AC and electric skylights. The cook's kitchen welcomes you with a breakfast island and custom shelving allowing for generous storage. The sun-splashed dining area opens to a sprawling sundeck overlooking the backyard.The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets and a skylit ensuite bath with radiant heat, 36-inch ''back-friendly'' counter height, plus a gleaming granite & glass shower with two headsThe walkout lower level with French Doors and full-size windows provides a home office, 3rd bath, laundry, and family room with custom built-ins. Down the hall is the one-car heated garage and outside, behind its own enclosure, is the whole-house generator for your security and comfort. About 2 miles to ocean beaches at Old Silver and Mega
CCIMLS #22103069
Sep 15, 2021
Sold
$630,000
$239/sq ft
Aug 5, 2021
Pending
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Jun 30, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2021
Listed
$650,000
$246/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,537 (+2.6%)
$191,500 + $464,100
$655,600
2022
$4,424 (+27.8%)
$168,800 + $380,800
$549,600
2021
$3,461 (+2.5%)
$154,700 + $252,500
$407,200
2020
$3,378 (+3.8%)
$140,700 + $252,500
$393,200
2019
$3,254 (+4.8%)
$140,700 + $239,400
$380,100
2018
$3,105 (+3.4%)
$140,700 + $220,400
$361,100
2017
$3,003 (+1.9%)
$140,700 + $211,400
$352,100
2016
$2,947 (+1.0%)
$140,700 + $211,400
$352,100
2014
$2,917
$148,000 + $209,900
$357,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,124
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,124
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2301146
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
North Falmouth, MA • 02556
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 71 Althea Rd
$993,895
$3,995 over list price of $990K
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