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78 Gardiner Road Falmouth — Photo 1 of 42

78 Gardiner Road Falmouth — Photo 1 of 42

$6,000,000

78 Gardiner Road, Falmouth, MA 02543

Falmouth, MA 02543 — Woods Hole

Beds

4

Baths

3

SqFt

3,712

Style

Single Family

Built

1969

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. Every day offers a different perspective. Inside, this four bedroom 3,700+ square foot home has been carefully restored to its original coolness. There are huge ocean front family rooms on each level, multiple other gathering areas for both larger and intimate. Please verify all information contained herein.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$1616/sqft
Local Avg (Falmouth)$576/sqft
181% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Falmouth, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$6,000,000
Annual Taxes$24,092

Parking

Garage2
Off-Street6

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7
Fireplaces2
FlooringWood, Tile
BasementNone

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard
CoolingDuctless
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofOther
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningRC

Property & Lot

Acres0.53
SqFt Lot23,086
Lot FeaturesFlood Plain, Gentle Sloping

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Golf • Marina

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3
First
Family RoomBedroom 4
Living Room
Lvl Second

35 x 19

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior

Dining Room
Lvl Second

13 x 12

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior

Kitchen
Lvl Second

13 x 16

Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded

Family Room
Lvl First

15 x 31

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

17 x 28

Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

11 x 13

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

9 x 13

Bedroom 4
Lvl First

9 x 11

Population

747

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$72K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

20.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Dukes County

164 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+80% vs the prior 12 months) — 35 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 3,712 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 23,086 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Jack Cotton

Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty

MLS® Number: 73573000

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