Last Sold Price
3 beds2,029 sqft$789/sqft
54 Whitman Rd, Falmouth, MA 02543

Description

First time offered since 1957, this 1924 Woods Hole classic is a rare opportunity to create your Cape Cod retreat in Gansett Woods. Set in a serene setting w/ deeded rights to Gansett beach, the home is filled w/ timeless charm, original details including built-ins & a warm sense of history. The thoughtful layout offers both gathering spaces & quiet corners, making it ideal for summer escapes or year-round living. W/ potential, character & a coveted location in the heart of Woods Hole, this property...First time offered since 1957, this 1924 Woods Hole classic is a rare opportunity to create your Cape Cod retreat in Gansett Woods. Set in a serene setting w/ deeded rights to Gansett beach, the home is filled w/ timeless charm, original details including built-ins & a warm sense of history. The thoughtful layout offers both gathering spaces & quiet corners, making it ideal for summer escapes or year-round living. W/ potential, character & a coveted location in the heart of Woods Hole, this property is ready to be reimagined & loved for generations to come. The wooded parcel is accented by stone walls & a vernal pond, the property also includes a vintage pony shed & the security of a generator. Just minutes away are the Woods Hole Golf Club, Stoney Beach, Nobska Beach, the Children's School of Science, the Martha's Vineyard ferry & the quaint Village of Woods Hole. W/ deeded rights to Gansett Beach you may swim, relax, launch a kayak or paddle board, and enjoy fantastic sunsets.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/26/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Irene OConnell • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 54 Whitman Road

Status
MLS #
73436631
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$7,035 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1924
Town
Falmouth
MLS Area
Woods Hole
Area
MA-Falmouth-Woods Hole, MA-Falmouth
Architectural Style
Colonial, Shingle
Style
Colonial, Shingle
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Irene OConnell

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Jodi Freedman

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Building Information for 54 Whitman Road

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,663 SF

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$8,719 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,133

Property Taxes

$586

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 54 Whitman Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2029.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Gansett Woods
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Brick
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall, Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Deeded Rights)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Shared Driveway, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Shared Driveway, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Connection
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: MBL has first right of refusal. The driveway is an easement in locations. The Sellers require a closing in 2026 and will vacate the home April 6,2026.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 49 S:04 P:064 L:065,2321133
  • Assessments: $1,198,500
  • Book: 00154
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Multi/Split
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 54 Whitman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504757

$1,600,000
Mar 26, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73436631

$1,600,000
Oct 24, 2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504757

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Sold

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504757

$1,600,000
03/26/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73436631

$1,600,000
10/24/2025

Under Agreement

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22504757

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 54 Whitman Road

Taxable ValueLand$763,400Additions$435,100Total$1,198,500
Tax Record2025$7,035 ($586 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,029 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,029 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt668 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1985ZoningRCCountyBARNSTABLEAPNFALM 49 S:04 P:064 L:065

Schools near 54 Whitman Road

This home is within Falmouth School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 54 Whitman Road, Falmouth, MA 02543
$1,600,000
3
2,029
25,663
$60,000
4
1
820
18,000
3
1
1,572
7,990
2
1.5
530
26,000
$700,000
3
3
1,954
$1,775,000
2
4
1,680
6,098

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Irene OConnell

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