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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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$1,616Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jack Cotton• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Jack Cotton• Sotheby's International Realty
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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Market insights
78 Gardiner Rd · $6,000,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$6,000,000
Median sale price in this area is $797,796. (87% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open living areas with cathedral and vaulted ceilings
Beamed ceilings in kitchen
Upgraded countertops and cabinets
Two fireplaces
Security system
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with cathedral ceiling and wood flooring
Additional bedrooms on first and second floors
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Primary bathroom included
Kitchen
Upgraded countertops and cabinets
Gas range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Laundry on first floor (7 x 7)
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Gentle sloping lot
Scenic bay and ocean views
Waterfront with bay and ocean frontage
Beach access within 0–1/10 mile (private beach ownership)
Home design
Single family residence
Approximately 3,712 total building area
Has waterview
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Two covered spaces
Four off-street open parking spaces (six total)
Attached parking; off-street parking available
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Roof: Other
Year built (approximate, public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Community amenities include golf and marina
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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.
MLS PIN #73573000
Sep 8, 2026
Listed
$6,000,000
$1,616/sq ft
MLS PIN #72812986
Jun 15, 2021
Sold
$3,700,000
$997/sq ft
Apr 12, 2021
Listed
$3,495,000
$942/sq ft
+22
Combining classic elements of Cape Cod's coastal style with the soothing, serene minimalism of modern design, the eye-catching 3,324-square-foot residence is nestled amid greenery on just over half a waterfront acre. Wood-paneled ceilings and an open central stairway anchor the home's easy, airy two-story floor plan, which features four bedrooms, three baths, an inviting kitchen, lofty living and entertaining spaces, and a two-car garage. Abundant oversized windows fill nearly every room with natural light and provide views of the enviable seaside setting. The heart of the home is a fluid kitchen, living, and dining area with an impressive brick fireplace wall, plentiful windows affording a dramatic outlook on the bay, and two glass doors giving way to a spacious deck—the perfect perch for alfresco relaxation and celebration amid refreshing ocean breezes.
CCIMLS #22101760
Jun 15, 2021
Sold
$3,700,000
$997/sq ft
Apr 19, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2021
Listed
$3,495,000
$942/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,657 (+15.5%)
$2,432,700 + $986,000
$3,418,700
2022
$20,476 (−2.9%)
$2,119,900 + $423,700
$2,543,600
2021
$21,094 (+7.3%)
$2,119,900 + $361,700
$2,481,600
2020
$19,661 (+0.5%)
$1,927,100 + $361,700
$2,288,800
2019
$19,566 (+0.1%)
$1,927,100 + $358,700
$2,285,800
2018
$19,546 (+1.1%)
$1,927,100 + $345,700
$2,272,800
2017
$19,331 (+1.9%)
$1,927,100 + $339,100
$2,266,200
2016
$18,968 (+3.0%)
$1,927,100 + $339,100
$2,266,200
2014
$18,423
$1,927,000 + $333,500
$2,260,500
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,712
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,712
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2321357
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-20% chance 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Falmouth, MA • 02543
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 78 Gardiner Rd
$6,049,690
$50K over list price of $6.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $4.5M.