Located on 0.46 acres of private woodland in Woods Hole, this home offers a welcoming retreat with warmth, character and charm. This inviting 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape features 1,226sqft of living space, with mini-splits throughout for heating and air-conditioning. It includes a pine-paneled living room with wood-burning fireplace -perfect for cozy evenings. An adjacent dining area flows to a large, screened porch, where peaceful nature views create an inviting outdoor setting for meals and gatherings. A thoughtfully designed addition with private entrance adds wonderful versatility to the home with a laundry, bedroom, full bath and a quiet, fully-windowed office surrounded by woods and rhododendrons. A large attic and unfinished basement provide ample storage space. Recent improvements include insulated walls & ceilings, new kitchen appliances, new hot water heater and a top-grade septic system. One block from the Shining Sea Bikeway, a private deeded beach and a path to the WHOI Quissett campus. Near Nobska & Surf Drive Beach and Woods Hole village with its famous institutions, delightful restaurants and shopping opportunities, this charming property is one not to miss.
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.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
89 F R Lillie · $789,000
$795K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $795K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Partial walk-out basement with dirt floor
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the first floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric, ductless heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Corner lot with wooded surroundings
Bay and ocean waterfront
Deeded beach rights
Screened porch
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
No open parking spaces
Construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, walking and jogging trails, golf, a medical facility, a bike path, a conservation area, highway access, a house of worship, a marina, and public schools
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Located on 0.46 acres of private woodland in Woods Hole, this home offers a welcoming retreat with warmth, character and charm. This inviting 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape features 1,226sqft of living space, with mini-splits throughout for heating and air-conditioning. It includes a pine-paneled living room with wood-burning fireplace -perfect for cozy evenings. An adjacent dining area flows to a large, screened porch, where peaceful nature views create an inviting outdoor setting for meals and gatherings. A thoughtfully designed addition with private entrance adds wonderful versatility to the home with a laundry, bedroom, full bath and a quiet, fully-windowed office surrounded by woods and rhododendrons. A large attic and unfinished basement provide ample storage space. Recent improvements include insulated walls & ceilings, new kitchen appliances, new hot water heater and a top-grade septic system. One block from the Shining Sea Bikeway, a private deeded beach and a path to the WHOI Quissett campus. Near Nobska & Surf Drive Beach and Woods Hole village with its famous institutions, delightful restaurants and shopping opportunities, this charming property is one not to miss.
MLS PIN #73579840
Oct 12, 2026
Relisted
—
Sep 29, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 23, 2026
Listed
$789,000
$644/sq ft
Sep 22, 2026
Coming Soon
$789,000
$644/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,411 (+5.2%)
$330,400 + $162,500
$492,900
2022
$3,243 (+1.8%)
$273,500 + $129,300
$402,800
2021
$3,185 (+5.6%)
$261,600 + $113,100
$374,700
2020
$3,015 (+1.8%)
$237,900 + $113,100
$351,000
2019
$2,963 (+1.0%)
$237,900 + $108,200
$346,100
2018
$2,935 (+1.6%)
$237,900 + $103,400
$341,300
2017
$2,888 (+1.9%)
$237,900 + $100,700
$338,600
2016
$2,834 (+2.7%)
$237,900 + $100,700
$338,600
2014
$2,759
$238,000 + $100,500
$338,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,226
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,226
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2321562
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, 17 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Falmouth, MA • 02543
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
26
36
26
44
35
52
43
61
53
71
61
76
68
73
64
70
62
62
54
53
43
42
31
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 89 F R Lillie
$779,219
$9,781 under list price of $789K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $660K to $1.4M.