02638 — Barnstable County, Massachusetts Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 02638 in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Market Sales Data

14 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$849,950

-24.8% YoYClosed sales

Days to Sell

32

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

14

Closed in 2026

Inventory

11

Sale-to-List

94.1%

New Listings

22

Price/SqFt

$552

Pending Sales

22

Within Conforming Limit Estimate

At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $849,950 median-priced home in 02638 is $807,453. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

The median listing-to-close time for the reported sales in 02638 is 32 days. Use this measure with the sale count, property type, condition, price range, and inventory. It does not predict competition or negotiation results for a specific home.

Sale-to-List Ratio

The reported average sale-to-list ratio in 02638 is 94.1%, or 5.9% below the last list price. This aggregate does not predict negotiation results for a specific home.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $849,950 median-priced home in 02638 is $807,453. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.

Loan limits in 02638 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Barnstable County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$828,000
2 Units$1,066,250$1,060,000
3 Units$1,288,800$1,281,300
4 Units$1,601,750$1,592,350

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 02638

To purchase the median home at $849,950 with 5% down at the assumed 6.75% rate, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $6,998.

Monthly Payment

$6,998

Income Required

$299,935

Principal & Interest

$5,237/mo

Property Tax

$1,275/mo

Home Insurance

$150/mo

Estimated PMI

$336/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$42,498

Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800 annual insurance, and a 28% housing-to-income planning ratio. Planning estimate only. The income figure divides the displayed monthly housing estimate by a 28% housing-to-income ratio. It is not an approval rule. The mortgage insurance estimate uses 0.5% of the loan amount per year. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA or condo dues, closing costs, repairs, utilities, other debts, and approval rules can differ. Compare actual terms and your Loan Estimate.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$5,410

Principal & Interest$4,410
Property Tax$850
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$679,960
Total Interest$907,713
Income Required$231,864/yr

Estimates only. Actual payments, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, rates, and loan terms can differ. This calculator is not a loan offer.

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