188 Gansett Rd

Woods Hole, MA 02543

$5,500,000
Last Sold Price
9
Beds
8,383 Sq. Ft.
$656 / Sq. Ft.
8,383
Sq. Ft.
$656
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/3/20
Closed 8/3/20
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Description

Imagine being the first to arrive at a rare and beautiful location: Life is simpler and pure joy is gazing across an expanse of water at the horizon knowing that you can claim any portion of it as your own. In 1927 a gentleman from Philadelphia did just that and chose this exact site. It is now offered for the first time in nearly a century. Flanked by two water exposures; 330'+- on Buzzards Bay to the west and 270'+- on the post card perfect Quissett Harbor to the east. This property boasts two...Imagine being the first to arrive at a rare and beautiful location: Life is simpler and pure joy is gazing across an expanse of water at the horizon knowing that you can claim any portion of it as your own. In 1927 a gentleman from Philadelphia did just that and chose this exact site. It is now offered for the first time in nearly a century. Flanked by two water exposures; 330'+- on Buzzards Bay to the west and 270'+- on the post card perfect Quissett Harbor to the east. This property boasts two private stretches of shoreline, your own boathouse and private dock and a majestic residence featuring nine bedrooms with over 8,000 square feet of living space set on about four acres. Return to a simpler time, where life is defined by the elemental beauty of sea, sky and family. Please verify all information contained herein.
  1. Listed by John B Cotton, Jr • Sotheby's International Realty • jack@jackcotton.com
  2. Listed by Donna Sawyer • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 188 Gansett Road

Village
Woods Hole
School District
Falmouth
Style
Shingle
Waterfront Type
Bay/Harbor
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain
VE
LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2024 11:45 PM

Property Details for 188 Gansett Road

StatusClosed
MLS #21901433
Days on Market498
Taxes$47,315 / year
HOA Fees$2,061
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
CountyBarnstable County
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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, John B Cotton, Jr; Sotheby's International Realty, Donna Sawyer

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, John B Cotton, Jr; Sotheby's International Realty, Donna Sawyer

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Building Information for 188 Gansett Road

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF

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Property Information for 188 Gansett Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Woods Hole Road to Right on Quissett Harbor Road. Left on Quissett Avenue and Right on Gansett to end.
  • Convenient To:In Town Location: Yes
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02543
  • Street Number: 188
  • Direction Faces: East, West
  • Water Body Name: Buzzards Bay
  • MLSAreaMajor: Falmouth
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Buzzards Bay
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Association: Yes
  • Membership Required: Yes
  • Assoc Fee Year: 2019
  • Association Fee Incl: Beach
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $2,061
  • AssociationYN: Yes
  • Annual Taxes: $47,315
  • General Property Info:Monthly Association Fee: $0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: RAA
  • Tax ID: 49 03 011 089
  • Lot Size Source: Site Plan
  • Land Court Cert #: 215497
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Level: Yes
  • Water Access:Salt: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 174240
  • Sqft Total: 8383
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 8066.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $5,508,200
  • Land Assessments: $3,378,800
  • Building Assessments: $2,050,200
  • Other Assessments: $79,200
  • Renovated: No
  • Flood Ins Required: Not Verified
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Asbestos: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Underground Fuel Tank: Unknown
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1927
  • Construction Materials: Shingle
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Town Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: Yes
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Beach Description:Bay: Yes
  • Beach Description:Harbor: Yes
  • Beach Description:Ocean: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Association: Yes
  • Beach Ownership:Private: Yes
  • BeachLakePond:Buzzards Bay: Yes
  • Private Dock Description: Deep Water
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof Description: Pitched
  • Siding Description:Shingle: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Bay, Harbor, Private, Salt
  • Waterfront Description: East, West
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes
  • Floors: Wood
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Linen Closet
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 18
  • Baths Total: 7
  • Baths Full: 6
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 9
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • RoomsTotal: 18
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.10
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room Length: 25
  • Living Room:Living Room Width: 19.4
  • Living Room:Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room:Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Living Room:Flooring: Wood
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Length: 16.1
  • Kitchen:Kitchen Width: 20
  • Kitchen:Flooring: Wood
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Length: 16
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Width: 26.7
  • Dining Room:Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room:Flooring: Wood
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Length: 20.10
  • Master Bedroom: Master Bedroom Width: 16
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Length: 13.8
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Width: 11.4
  • Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2:Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Length: 14.10
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Width: 13.5
  • Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3:Flooring: Wood
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 Level: Second Floor
Foyer
  • Foyer: Yes
  • Foyer:Foyer Length: 15.5
  • Foyer:Foyer Width: 23.11
  • Foyer:Foyer Level: First Floor
  • Foyer:Flooring: Wood
Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room Level: First Floor
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1:Room Type: Library
  • Other Room 1:Width: 19.2
  • Other Room 1:Length: 15.1
  • Other Room 1:Level: First Floor
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2:Room Type: Sun Room
  • Other Room 2:Width: 16.7
  • Other Room 2:Length: 18.10
  • Other Room 2:Level: First Floor
Other Room 3
  • Other Room 3:Room Type: Family Room
  • Other Room 3:Width: 15.7
  • Other Room 3:Length: 12
  • Other Room 3:Level: First Floor
Other Room 4
  • Other Room 4:Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Other Room 4:Width: 15.11
  • Other Room 4:Length: 12.11
  • Other Room 4:Level: First Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 188 Gansett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21901433

$5,500,000—
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72463190

$5,500,000—
Jul 21, 2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21901433

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2020

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21901433

$5,500,000
08/03/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72463190

$5,500,000
07/21/2020

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #21901433

—

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Public Records for 188 Gansett Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,610,300Additions$4,374,100Total$8,984,400
Tax Record2025$52,738 ($4,395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt6,935 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,935 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,651 SqFtStories2Lot Size174,165 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2021Year Renovated2024ZoningRAACountyBARNSTABLEAPNFALM 49 S:03 P:011 L:089Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 188 Gansett Road

This home is within Falmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mullen-Hall Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Morse Pond School
Public - 5 to 6
Lawrence School
Public - 7 to 8
Falmouth High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mullen-Hall Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Morse Pond School
Public5 to 6

Lawrence School
Public7 to 8

Falmouth High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, John B Cotton, Jr; Sotheby's International Realty, Donna Sawyer

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