Active
4 beds3 baths3,712 sqft$1,616/sqft
78 Gardiner Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543
Est: $32,505/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.53 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$1,616/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The best architecture doesn't compete with nature... It embraces it. At 78 Gardiner Road, walls of glass, expansive decks, and clean modern lines place the ever-changing waters of Buzzards Bay at center stage. Presiding over a rugged shoreline in one of Cape Cod's most intellectually and culturally rich communities, this restored waterfront residence captures the spirit of a remarkable era in architecture while providing an extraordinary setting for life today. Walls of glass frame endless water...The best architecture doesn't compete with nature... It embraces it. At 78 Gardiner Road, walls of glass, expansive decks, and clean modern lines place the ever-changing waters of Buzzards Bay at center stage. Presiding over a rugged shoreline in one of Cape Cod's most intellectually and culturally rich communities, this restored waterfront residence captures the spirit of a remarkable era in architecture while providing an extraordinary setting for life today. Walls of glass frame endless water views. Clean lines and soaring ceilings dissolve the boundaries between indoors and out. Sunlight dances across the bay from morning until evening when sunsets astound. The rhythms of tide, wind, and sea become part of everyday life. This is not a home that competes with its surroundings... It is at one with them. A broad sweep of lawn gives way to a seating area overlooking a dramatic natural shoreline where weathered boulders, native vegetation, and the waters of Buzzards Bay create a landscape that changes by the hour and by the season. Morning coffee on the deck. Afternoon swims. Sailboats crossing the horizon. Winter storms rolling in from the west.

Listing Agent

  1. Jack B Cotton, Jr

    Jack B Cotton, Jr

    Listing Agent

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    P: (508) 776-0009

    M: (508) 776-0009

1 day on Market
Last updated: 09/09/2026 07:00 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22604483

Location

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$32,505 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$30,497

Property Taxes

$2,008

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Property Information for 78 Gardiner Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $24,092 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
  • Village: Woods Hole
  • School District: Falmouth
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Waterfront Type: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterview Type: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterview: Yes
  • FEMA 100 Yr Flood Plain: VE
  • Town: Falmouth
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 22,926 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions to Property: Water Street to Albatross Street to Gardiner Road.
  • Title Reference - Book: 7806
  • Convenient To:Bike Path: Yes
  • Convenient To:Golf Course: Yes
  • Convenient To:Marina: Yes
  • Convenient To:Convenient to Water Body 1: Buzzards Bay
  • Region: Upper Cape
  • County: Barnstable
  • City Postal ID: 02543
  • Street Number: 78
  • Water Body Name: Buzzards Bay
  • MLSAreaMajor: Falmouth
  • General Property Info:Water Body: Buzzards Bay
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Description:Off-Street: Yes
  • Parking Description:Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Association: No
  • Annual Assoc Fee: $0
  • AssociationYN: No
  • Annual Taxes: $24,092
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
School Information
  • High School: Falmouth
Property
Lot Information
  • Zoning: RC
  • Tax ID: FALM M:0049A B:0006 L:030A-000
  • Lot Size Source: Field Card
  • TopographyLot Desc:View: Yes
  • TopographyLot Desc:Gentle Slope: Yes
  • Land Use: 101 - Residential, single family
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22926
  • Sqft Total: 3712
  • Field Card SqFt: 3712
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3712.0
  • General Property Info:Leased Land: No
Property and Assessments
  • Total Assessment: $4,204,500
  • Land Assessments: $2,790,000
  • Building Assessments: $1,414,500
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Year Renovated: 2022.0
  • Renovated: Yes
  • Flood Ins Required: Yes: verify w/insurance agent
  • Lead Base Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Landlord Pays:Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Landlord Pays:Hot Water: Yes
  • Year Built Desc:Approximate: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Subtypes: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Numeric: 1969
  • Construction Materials: Vertical Siding
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Hot Water:Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water Source:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Town Water: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
  • Private Dock: No
  • Appliances:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Dryer - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances:Range - Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Security Alarm: Yes
  • Appliances:Washer: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Description: Other, Pitched
  • Siding Description:Vertical Siding: Yes
  • Waterfront Description: West
  • Private Pool YN: No
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Interior Features
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Basement: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sep Living Qtrs Info: Beds: 0
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Baths Total: 3
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 2
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Bedroom 4
  • RoomsTotal: 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • General Property Info:Stories: 2
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Rental
Rental Information
  • Owner Pays: Hot Water

Property History for 78 Gardiner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73573000

$6,000,000
Sep 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22604483

$6,000,000
Jun 15, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72812986

$3,700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73573000

$6,000,000
09/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22604483

$6,000,000
06/15/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72812986

$3,700,000

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

Public Records for 78 Gardiner Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,790,000Additions$1,353,300Total$4,143,300
Tax Record2025$24,321 ($2,027 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,712 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,336 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt388 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,927 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated2010ZoningRCCountyBARNSTABLEAPNFALM 49A S:06 P:030A L:000BFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Gardiner 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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78 Gardiner Road is a single family home for sale in Woods Hole, MA 02543. This property was listed for sale on September 8, 2026 by Sotheby’s International Realty, it's currently listed at $6,000,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on June 15, 2021. This listing's school district is Falmouth School District. Nearby schools include Mullen-Hall Elementary School, Morse Pond School and Lawrence School. 78 Gardiner Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,712 sqft single family home built in 1969.

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