78 Gardiner Road

Listed By Sotheby's International Realty

Active

$6,000,000

Est: $34,039/moGet pre-approved

4 beds3 baths3,712 sqft

78 Gardiner Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543

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

Jack B Cotton, Jr
Listing Agent
Sotheby’s International Realty
P: (508) 776-0009
M: (508) 776-0009
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31 days on Market

Last updated: 10/08/2026 11:02 AM • Source: Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 22604483

Location

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Principal and Interest

$32,031

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Property Information for 78 Gardiner Road

Property Details

Taxes: $24,092 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Single Family Residence
County: Barnstable County
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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—
Jun 15, 2021	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101760	$3,700,000	—
Apr 21, 2021	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72812986		—
Apr 21, 2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72812986		—
Apr 19, 2021	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101760		—
Apr 12, 2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72812986	$3,495,000	—
Apr 12, 2021	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101760	$3,495,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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
06/15/2021	Sold Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101760	$3,700,000
04/21/2021	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72812986	—
04/21/2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72812986	—
04/19/2021	Under Agreement Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101760	—
04/12/2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72812986	$3,495,000
04/12/2021	Listed (Active) Cape Cod & Islands Multiple Listing Service #22101760	$3,495,000

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

Public records

78 Gardiner Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

5,048 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,712 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

1,336 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

388 SqFt

Schools near 78 Gardiner Road

This home is within Falmouth School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Mullen-Hall Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	3.3 mi
7/10	Morse Pond School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	3.9 mi
5/10	Lawrence School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	3.3 mi
6/10	Falmouth High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.2 mi
NR	Little Harbor Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	Penikese Island School	Private - Nearby school	8 to 10	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Mullen-Hall Elementary School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	3.3 mi
7/10	Morse Pond School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	3.9 mi
5/10	Lawrence School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	3.3 mi
6/10	Falmouth High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.2 mi
NR	Little Harbor Montessori School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Penikese Island School Private8 to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi

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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More information about 78 Gardiner Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543

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 31 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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