30 Katherine Lee Bates Rd, Falmouth, MA, 02540
About This Home
Magnificent grand colonial 5 bedroom home steps from Falmouth Village and Main St. Sprawling grounds, exceptional location. Previously managed as a fine B&B and guest house. Less than 1 mile to the beach. Main floor- Foyer, fireplaced living room, oversized kitchen with island and sitting area, dining room, family room with adjoining deck, bath/laundry. 2nd Floor- 3 full baths, 2 master suites, one with private deck and egress, plus 2 additional bedrooms. Finished 3rd floor with office, and oversized closet. Finished garden level suite with full bath and private entrance.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 900
- Finished area above ground: 4,500
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,400
- Total interior livable area: 5,400 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 38A S:03 P:023E L:000B,2313966
- Zoning: RC
Features
- Waterfront features: 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Lot size: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $11,554 | $138,648 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,174 | $14,088 |
| Property Taxes | $1,088 | $13,056 |
| Electricity | $1,064 | $12,778 |
| Total | $14,880 | $178,560 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Listed for sale | $2,285,000 |
| 2021-01-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-08-01 | Price change | $995,000 |
| 2020-05-29 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000 |
| 2017-11-01 | Listing removed | $899,000 |
| 2017-03-28 | Price change | $899,000 |
| 2017-02-10 | Listed for sale | $959,900 |
| 2016-12-26 | Listing removed | $979,500 |
| 2016-07-19 | Listed for sale | $979,500 |
| 2014-08-12 | Listing removed | $1,100,000 |
| 2014-05-27 | Price change | $1,100,000 |
| 2014-03-27 | Price change | $1,190,000 |
| 2013-12-17 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000 |
| 2013-11-13 | Listing removed | $895,000 |
| 2013-10-29 | Price change | $895,000 |
| 2013-09-24 | Price change | $899,000 |
| 2013-09-09 | Price change | $919,000 |
| 2013-05-06 | Price change | $925,000 |
| 2013-02-28 | Listed for sale | $995,000 |
| 2002-03-28 | Sold | $1,250,000 |
| 1997-10-15 | Sold | $340,000 |
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