A Piece of Falmouth History with Timeless Character There is something special about a house that has been part of a community for generations. Built in 1840, this distinctive Falmouth property offers a rare glimpse into the character and charm of another era, while providing the flexibility and convenience of a legal two-family residence. At the heart of the property is the main house, filled with the wonderfully unexpected spaces that make an older home so memorable, nooks and crannies, intimate corners, and details that speak to its long history. A separate one-bedroom apartment adds an exceptional layer of versatility and has been successfully rented for several years, offering income potential as well as possibilities for guests, family, or extended stays. Major renovations in the 1990s and 2000s included new windows, two furnaces, two hot water tanks, and separate laundry rooms for the main house and apartment, thoughtfully updating the property while allowing its historic character to remain. With energy costs being at all time highs, you will benefit from the solar energy panels on the roof. And then there is the location. Just moments from Falmouth's lively village center, you can easily enjoy the shops, restaurants, cafés, and everyday pleasures that make this community so appealing. Surf Drive Beach is less than a mile away, putting the ocean and the quintessential Cape Cod beach experience within easy reach. A property with history, personality, flexibility, and an enviable location, this is a home that invites you to become part of its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$574Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Gayle Perry• Ermine Lovell Real Estate, LLC
Upper Cape, located between Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, is a coastal and village-centered Falmouth neighborhood with saltwater inlets and piney conservation land. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street in Woods Hole, where ferry docks, marine labs, and compact storefronts set a working-harbor rhythm. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium act as cultural anchors, with The Knob adding a quiet shoreline counterpoint. Architecture leans toward shingled Cape cottages and weathered harbor-side buildings, with bikeable lanes linking beaches and ponds. Days track tides, ferry schedules, and the Shining Sea Bikeway’s steady flow. Small marinas and pocket parks keep the landscape open and maritime.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic storage
Recessed lighting
Porch
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Water purifier
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer
Washer
Flooring
Vinyl
Wood
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Solar heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Outdoor shower
Garden
Fenced yard
Corner lot
Cleared and level yard
Easements
Home design
Single family residence
Parking
Parking for 5 vehicles
Driveway parking
Guest parking
Paved parking
Construction
Built in 1840
Vinyl siding
Asphalt pitched roof
Utilities
Public water
Electricity and solar
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Walk To Falmouth Harbor And Falmouth Center From This Renovated Colonail Home Graet Country Kitchen, Familyroom,Livingroom,Study,3 Bedrooms,Twobaths,Hardwood Floors Cherry Kitchen, Added Plus A Two Br
CCIMLS #31050
Sep 1, 1993
Sold
$110,000
$39/sq ft
Jan 12, 1993
Listed
$120,000
$43/sq ft
Two Family Home - Excellent Location Walk To Town And Beach
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,717 (+6.0%)
$279,800 + $401,900
$681,700
2022
$4,448 (+3.2%)
$217,900 + $334,700
$552,600
2021
$4,310 (+3.0%)
$217,900 + $289,200
$507,100
2020
$4,186 (+3.2%)
$198,100 + $289,200
$487,300
2019
$4,057 (+4.3%)
$198,100 + $275,900
$474,000
2018
$3,889 (+2.5%)
$198,100 + $254,100
$452,200
2017
$3,795 (+1.9%)
$198,100 + $246,800
$444,900
2016
$3,724 (+5.7%)
$198,100 + $246,800
$444,900
2014
$3,522
$198,100 + $234,000
$432,100
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,788
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,788
Year built
1840
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Barnstable County
APN
2320052
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 59 Nye Rd
$1,593,170
$5,830 under list price of $1.60M
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