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About this home
Sited atop a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Buzzards Bay, Stony Beach, and Penzance Point, this iconic Woods Hole residence is a rare expression of timeless coastal living. Beloved by the same family for more than 40 years, the home retains an unmistakable sense of authenticity, with hardwood floors throughout, rich wood paneling, and gracious rooms that reflect generations of summers by the sea. The main level offers a kitchen, den, dining room, living room, and a series of inviting porches and outdoor spaces, each designed to capture the extraordinary setting and sweeping water views. A charming waterfront cabana creates a private perch above the bay, while a separate walkway and deck wrap along the seawall, offering yet another remarkable vantage point from which to experience the coastline. Upstairs, five bedrooms and multiple baths provide generous accommodations for family and guests. Surrounded by established landscaping and set high above the water, this extraordinary property embodies the enduring character, beauty, and understated elegance that have long defined Woods Hole.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$1,549Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Kerrie Marzot• 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
46 Gardiner Rd · $5,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$5,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,335. (86% 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
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
- 11 rooms
- 3 fireplaces
- Full basement
Flooring
- Wood flooring
Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 2 half bathrooms
Heating & cooling
- Forced-air heating
- Oil heating
Exterior features
- Waterfront
- Oceanfront
- Ocean views
- Scenic views
- Less than 1/10 mile to the beach
- Cleared, sloped lot in a flood plain
Home design
- Single-family residence
Parking
- 4 open parking spaces
Construction
- Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
- Public water
- Public sewer
HOA & community
- Near public transportation, shopping, parks, a bike path, highway access, and a house of worship
Electricity and solar
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Majestically sited atop a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Buzzards Bay, Stony Beach, and Penzance Point, this iconic Woods Hole residence is a rare expression of timeless coastal living. Beloved by the same family for more than 40 years, the home retains an unmistakable sense of authenticity, with hardwood floors throughout, rich wood paneling, and gracious rooms that reflect generations of summers by the sea. The main level offers a kitchen, den, dining room, living room, and a series of inviting porches and outdoor spaces, each designed to capture the extraordinary setting and sweeping water views. A charming waterfront cabana creates a private perch above the bay, while a separate walkway and deck wrap along the seawall, offering yet another remarkable vantage point from which to experience the coastline. Upstairs, five bedrooms and multiple baths provide generous accommodations for family and guests. Surrounded by established landscaping and set high above the water, this extraordinary property embodies the enduring character, beauty, and understated elegance that have long defined Woods Hole.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,127 (−2.3%)
$2,752,600 + $589,400
$3,342,000
2022
$23,664 (−5.3%)
$2,398,600 + $541,000
$2,939,600
2021
$24,987 (+6.9%)
$2,398,600 + $541,000
$2,939,600
2020
$23,379 (+1.3%)
$2,180,600 + $541,000
$2,721,600
2019
$23,073 (+0.2%)
$2,180,600 + $514,900
$2,695,500
2018
$23,022 (+2.6%)
$2,180,600 + $496,400
$2,677,000
2017
$22,449 (+1.9%)
$2,180,600 + $451,200
$2,631,800
2016
$22,028 (+6.2%)
$2,180,600 + $451,200
$2,631,800
2014
$20,740
$2,180,400 + $364,400
$2,544,800
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,869
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,869
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2321363
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, 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 • 02450
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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.
8.9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 46 Gardiner Rd
$5,972,367
$23K under list price of $6.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $4.5M.