OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2018 for $2.5M

$4,428,297

•

1,824

sq ft

197 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 02543

About this home

First time offering of this one-of-a-kind estate property featuring endless views of Vineyard Sound and a private sandy beach. In 1850, Joseph Story Fay, a very prominent man in the history of Woods Hole, purchased a summer house and several land parcels. This 2.07 acre site was one of the original pieces and has remained in the family since that time. In 1940, the family built the existing 5 bedroom main house perched overlooking the water with stunning views and the separate 2 bedroom guest house. An additional .31 acre waterfront parcel, with sandy beach, is included in this sale. This property is the perfect site to build your very special seaside estate and bring your dreams to life! Information contained herein is believed to be accurate, but should be independently verified by prospective buyers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

2.08 acresLot Size

$2,428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Robert Kinlin • Robert Paul Properties, Inc

Bought with Nadine Krasnow • Falmouth Fine Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #71943754

Redfin Estimate

$4,428,297

$1.9M since sold in September 2018$62K since August

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This home's estimate is 164.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$3,200,000
A
5 beds4 baths3,904 sq ft
64 Church, Woods Hole, MA 02543
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,525,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,904 sq ft
9 Strawberry Hill Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543
SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$1,235,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
76 F R Lillie Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,150,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,336 sq ft
112 Shore St, Falmouth, MA 02640
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,570,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,755 sq ft
41 Quissett Ave, Woods Hole, MA 02543
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,380,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
56 Field St, Falmouth, MA 02540

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Market trends in 02543, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

3.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

135d

40 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,150,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,466 sq ft
533 Woods Hole Rd Unit E102, Woods Hole, MA 02543
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,195,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,565 sq ft
533 Woods Hole Rd Unit E101, Woods Hole, MA 02543
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Sale history for 197 Nobska Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71943754

Sep 19, 2018

Sold

$2,500,000

$1,371/sq ft

Sep 10, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 6, 2017

Price Changed

$3,500,000

$1,919/sq ft

Aug 29, 2016

Price Changed

$3,600,000

$1,974/sq ft

Dec 29, 2015

Listed

$4,100,000

$2,248/sq ft

CCIMLS #21511225

Sep 19, 2018

Sold

$2,500,000

$1,371/sq ft

Aug 13, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 6, 2017

Price Changed

$3,500,000

$1,919/sq ft

Dec 12, 2016

Relisted

—

Dec 11, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 2016

Price Changed

$3,600,000

$1,974/sq ft

Dec 29, 2015

Listed

$4,100,000

$2,248/sq ft

+10

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,398 (+2.0%)

$1,919,200 + $594,900

$2,514,100

2022

$17,056 (−3.0%)

$1,626,100 + $492,700

$2,118,800

2021

$17,581 (+6.6%)

$1,626,100 + $442,200

$2,068,300

2020

$16,497 (+1.6%)

$1,478,300 + $442,200

$1,920,500

2019

$16,233 (+3.8%)

$1,478,300 + $418,100

$1,896,400

2018

$15,637 (+1.5%)

$1,478,300 + $340,000

$1,818,300

2017

$15,406 (+1.9%)

$1,478,300 + $327,800

$1,806,100

2016

$15,117 (+2.6%)

$1,478,300 + $327,800

$1,806,100

2014

$14,741

$1,478,100 + $330,600

$1,808,700

Tax history for 197 Nobska Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,398 (+2.0%)

$1,919,200 + $594,900

$2,514,100

2022

$17,056 (−3.0%)

$1,626,100 + $492,700

$2,118,800

2021

$17,581 (+6.6%)

$1,626,100 + $442,200

$2,068,300

2020

$16,497 (+1.6%)

$1,478,300 + $442,200

$1,920,500

2019

$16,233 (+3.8%)

$1,478,300 + $418,100

$1,896,400

2018

$15,637 (+1.5%)

$1,478,300 + $340,000

$1,818,300

2017

$15,406 (+1.9%)

$1,478,300 + $327,800

$1,806,100

2016

$15,117 (+2.6%)

$1,478,300 + $327,800

$1,806,100

2014

$14,741

$1,478,100 + $330,600

$1,808,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.08 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

APN

2321775

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,824
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Decorative Lighting, Guest House

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Guest House
Has Waterview
Harbor, Ocean, Private, Sound

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.08
Lot Features: Cleared
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,048
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Propane

Location

Location Information
Directions: Woods Hole Road to Nobska Road
UnparsedAddress: 197 Nobska Rd, Falmouth MA 02543

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.08 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: —
APN: 2321775

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mullen-Hall Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.3mi

4/10

Lawrence School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

Falmouth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi

6/10

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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 87° 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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Estimated sale price

$4.21M – $5.09M

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Home values near 197 Nobska Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,592
109 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2363 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,343

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2201 Sq. Ft.	$3,469,932
125 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2882 Sq. Ft.	$2,319,354

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Nobska Rd, Woods Hole, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3620 Sq. Ft.	$3,560,992
167 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3201 Sq. Ft.	$4,791,257

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