Summary of Eastham's 2018 Tax Information

I met with Belinda Eyestone, the Eastham Town Assessor. Eastham's 2018 assessment data is available now. You may have already received your tax bill - I have! She gave me the 'highlights'. A few data points...

• The 2018 assessment information is intended to represent home values as of 1/1/2017
• The median single family residential home assessment for 2018 is $412,600, up 1.9% from the 2017 median assessment
• The average assessed value is $477,628 (up 2.1%)
• There were 5,125 single family homes in Eastham as of 1/1/2017  (up 7 from 2016)
• The total assessed value for Eastham's single family residences is $2.448 Billion (up 2.3%)

The 2018 real estate tax rate for Eastham will be $8.35/thousand (up 5.7%). The tax on the median-valued home will be $3,445.

The 2018 assessments for individual homes are available now on the Town of Eastham website...Here. This is the electronic version of the newspaper formatted version, which is no longer available. #easthamdreamhere

New Listing - Amazing House With Amazing Views

EASTHAM - New Listing - Amazing house with amazing views. This is a newer house (2000), built by a builder for himself. Over 3000 sqft of living space, with natural gas, central AC, 2 ensuite guest bedrooms, office, custom kitchen with granite counters and an enormous island, upscale appliances, central vac, generator, 4 car garage(s), Trex-like decking, family room in walk-out basement, 3-full and 2-half baths. The master suite has a wonderful screened-in porch in a addition to his/her walkin closets, ceiling fan, a re-done master bath and laundry. Outside we have a large deck overlooking First Encounter Beach, irrigation, a hottub, a small waterfall and a flagpole. All this is just a short walk to Herring Pond. There is much more .....!

More info?  Go to http://325HerringBrook.robertsheldon.com.  There you'll find more photo and a Virtual Tour. Check out the YouTube video ... Here.

Dream Here!

Eastham Real Estate Snapshot - September 1, 2017

Here is a snapshot of the Eastham real estate market. Sales still up (volume and prices) from last year, inventory still lower than normal. I predict a pretty good year, overall. (Click on table to enlarge it for easier reading).

New Listing - 4 Bedroom Bayside Cape - Walk to Bay!

EASTHAM - New Listing - This is a  4 bedroom, 3 bath Cape-style home, that would make a great vacation home or rental property, so near the Bay beaches and below $450K. We have a open kitchen/dining/living room and 2 bedrooms on the first floor, 2 more bedrooms and a bath upstairs, and a mostly finished basement (not counted in the sqft-age) with another full bath. This home has driveway access from Serb St with lots of parking. Cooks Brook Beach is just a short walk away. Exceptional value.

More info?  Go to http://1160MassasoitRd.robertsheldon.com.  There you'll find more photo and a Virtual Tour.

My Eastham Market Report for September Is Available Now

My September 2017 newsletter is available for download. This issue has my market report through July, 2017.Also in this newsletter is Part 2 to my Mid-Year Report with the results from neighboring towns, as well as articles on the Windmill Weekend, 'Cape Cod Confusing', Jeremiah's Gutter, and a new listing.. 

This newsletter has been published every month for over 14 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my September newsletter now.

Eastham New Listing - Marshfront Beauty - Must See

This is a wonderful home in an amazing location. This Cape has 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, an eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace with stunning views of the ever-changing Boat Meadow Marsh, a separate den, laundry area, 2 car garage, and a screened-in porch overlooking the marsh. This home sits on a half acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Sit in the porch and watch the birds, deer, and kayakers - or launch your kayak from your back yard. Close to Bike Path. So cool! This home is not in a flood zone. Dream Here!

More info?  Go to http://370GoodyHallettDr.robertsheldon.com.  There you'll find more photo and a Virtual Tour. Check out the YouTube video...here.

My Mid-Year Eastham Market Report is Out!

My August 2017 newsletter is available for download. This issue has my mid-year market report through June 2017. Also in this newsletter are articles on the Cape Cod Museum Trail, an update on the Eastham water project, my new YouTube channel, and a fabulous new listing. 

This newsletter has been published every month for over 14 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my August newsletter now.

Eastham - New Listing - Amazing Bay Views!

NEW LISTING - The family has enjoyed this home for several decades. This 2500 sqft home, with it's large rooftop deck has 360 degree views of Cape Cod Bay, the Audubon Sanctuary, and surroundings and it's just a short walk to your private Assoc beaches. Inside we have 3 bedrooms, including a wonderful master suite with its own deck, 2 bedrooms, a huge sleeping loft, and a family room. The spacious living room has great views, a gas fireplace, multiple built-ins, a small wet-bar, and another smaller deck (4 decks total). The property has 3 garage spaces and spans 2 private roads for maximum parking. This property needs to be seen to be appreciated. Dream here! Check out the video by clicking above.

More info?  Go to http://450QuasonDr.robertsheldon.com. 

Eastham's June Sales - A Record Pace

Eastham's June 2017 sales put us on a record breaking path. June had 15 sales, bringing our year-to-date sales to 66. Wow! The details.....

• The 15 June sales totaled approximately $8.4M - the average home sale price was $563K. 
• The median sale price in June was $507K.
• As of July 1st there were 54 active single family listings in Eastham (down 1 from last month) with an average list price of $718K and a median list price of $555K.
• The average days-on-market is 163 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here.  I've been publishing this newsletter for over 14 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

Also, check out my new video (it's just a minute!).

My July Newsletter Is Available Now

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My July 2017 newsletter is available for download. This issue has my market report through May 2017. Also in this newsletter are articles on the MASS Save program, 2 new listings, and a call for investors. 

This newsletter has been published every month for over 14 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my July newsletter now.