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7 Cachalot Lane, Falmouth, MA, 02540

5beds
3baths
3,090sqft
$947,500
$307price/sqft
$6,337/moest. monthly cost
$253,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in highly desirable West Falmouth, this well-maintained Cape offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and convenience. The home has 3 bathrooms and 5 rooms currently used as bedrooms and is served by a 4-bedroom septic system. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature plantings, flowering gardens, and a storage shed, the property features low-maintenance Azek trim and decking. The main level is designed for easy one-floor living, with a mudroom featuring heated tile floors, a spacious kitchen open to the living and dining areas, a primary suite with private bath, and two additional bedrooms sharing a full bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms and an updated full bath with a tiled glass-enclosed shower. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with a side deck for summer dining and entertaining. Central air provides comfort throughout. The finished walk-out basement offers additional living space, a laundry room, and a built-in dehumidification system. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Falmouth, minutes to Route 28, and just over a mile from Wood Neck Beach, with easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, the Shining Sea Bikeway, and all the best of Cape Cod living.

Getting Around

11
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
46
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Morse Pond SchoolGrades 5-61.7 mi
5/10
Lawrence SchoolGrades 7-81.6 mi
6/10
Falmouth High SchoolGrades 9-121.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled, Actual
  • Year built: 1990

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Clapboard,Shingle Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Dryer,Washer,Refrigerator,Gas Range,Microwave,Freezer,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished,Interior Entry,Full

Bedroom2

  • Features: Bedroom 2, Closet
  • Level: First

Bedroom3

  • Features: Bedroom 3, Closet
  • Level: First

Bedroom4

  • Features: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Mud Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,090
  • Total interior livable area: 3,090 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Living Room
  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Private Full Bath

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Closet, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: FALM 35 S:03 P:008A L:223
  • Zoning: RB
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.81 Acres
  • Features: Bike Path,Medical Facility,Major Highway

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Open
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,791$57,492
Home Insurance *$486$5,832
Property Taxes $451$5,412
Electricity $609$7,311
Total$6,337$76,044
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$217,268/yr
40% on housing$190,110/yr
45% on housing$168,986/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.7%
6.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$307This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02540$579
Barnstable County$550

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02540$541
Barnstable County$463

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-10Price change$899,000
2026-07-08Price change$947,500
2026-06-15Listed for sale$995,000
2010-01-21Sold$430,000
2009-09-15Price change$449,000
2009-06-20Listed for sale$475,000
1991-03-29Sold$163,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKimberly K Stockwell
BrokerageErmine Lovell Real Estate, LLC

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