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78 Gardiner Road Falmouth — Photo 1 of 42

78 Gardiner Road Falmouth — Photo 1 of 42

$6,000,000

Investment Analysis — 78 Gardiner Road

Falmouth, MA 02543 — Woods Hole

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Barnstable Town, MA MSA, a 4-bedroom in 02543 carries an estimated $2,980/mo in gross rent — about a 0.05% cap rate and $3,086/yr in estimated NOI at the $6,000,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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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.

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.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.

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 RoomKitchenPrimary 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

Primary 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

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Jack Cotton

Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty

MLS® Number: 73573000