
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
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Falmouth, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Golf • Marina
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Second35 x 19
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior
Dining Room
Lvl Second13 x 12
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior
Kitchen
Lvl Second13 x 16
Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded
Family Room
Lvl First15 x 31
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second17 x 28
Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second11 x 13
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second9 x 13
Bedroom 4
Lvl First9 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 Agent: Jack Cotton
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73573000
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