Live, Work, Thrive, and Grow in one of the Most Beautiful Settings on Cape Cod. Set on a spacious, private lot overlooking Wakeby Pond and neighboring cranberry bogs, this distinctive Sandwich home combines the character of a classic antique with nearly 3,000 square feet of remarkably flexible living and work space. Wide pine floors, rare King Pine walls, custom cabinetry, two gas fireplaces and rooms shaped by more than a century and a half give the house a warmth that newer construction simply cannot match.. The main living spaces are updated, comfortable and inviting, with four bedrooms and four baths providing plenty of room for everyday life, visiting friends and family, a home office, or whatever your needs are. A separate living or working studio adds another dimension to the property. Use this separate area for summer rentals, for a work-from-home professional, an artist, designer, writer, photographer, therapist, consultant, craftsman or other home-based business, it's easy to imagine a studio, office, or rental here without sacrificing the pleasures and privacy of home. Mature grounds, perennial gardens, fruit trees and vegetable beds create a sense of privacy, while sunset views stretch toward Wakeby Pond in one direction and sunrise illuminates working organic cranberry bogs in another. Close to beaches, recreation, restaurants and everyday conveniences of Sandwich, yet with a character and setting very much its own, this sought-after antique home offers a large private setting, modern updates, and a flexible living or work based unit. This is the perfect retreat for someone looking for more than bedrooms and bathrooms. It's a place to live, create, work, and make entirely your own. Imagine family holidays, morning coffee outside on the misty bog, entertaining friends, or retiring here. A combination of extraordinary features rarely found!
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 Cotuit Rd · $949,000
DAYS ON MARKET
155 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$949,000
Median sale price in this area is $880,679. (7% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 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
Remodeled interior
Open floorplan
Library / home office
Closets
Insulated doors and windows
Beamed ceilings
Recessed and overhead lighting
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with full bathroom, closet, wood flooring, remodeled
Bedroom 2 on the first floor with full bathroom, closet, wood flooring, remodeled
Bedrooms 3 and 4 on the second floor; both have full bathrooms, closets (bedroom 3 includes walk-in closet), wood flooring, remodeled
Second-floor office with closet and wood flooring, remodeled
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Kitchen island
Dining area
Pantry
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Remodeled kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on the first floor
Gas water heater and standard water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring throughout primary living spaces
Tile/stone flooring in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Fireplaces contribute to heating
Window air conditioning units
Has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Fenced/enclosed yard
Cleared, level lot
Scenic views
Waterfront amenities including lake/pond and proximity to beach (1–2 miles)
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Remodeled since original construction
Accessory dwelling unit present (ADU)
Shingle roof
Granite foundation
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener and workshop area (1 garage space)
One covered parking space
Off-street driveway parking (4 open spaces), total 5 parking spaces
Security
No specific security system listed
Construction
Frame construction
Year built per public records; renovated since
Utilities
Private water source
Sewer: inspection required for sale
Electric service 200+ amp with generator and generator connection
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Community amenities include shopping, walk/jog trails, and highway access
Not a senior community
Financial info
Tax information not included per instructions
Other
Has waterview (bog, lake, pond)
Heat divided into 3 zones
Generator connection available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Live, Work, Thrive, and Grow in one of the Most Beautiful Settings on Cape Cod. Set on a spacious, private lot overlooking Wakeby Pond and neighboring cranberry bogs, this distinctive Sandwich home combines the character of a classic antique with nearly 3,000 square feet of remarkably flexible living and work space. Wide pine floors, rare King Pine walls, custom cabinetry, two gas fireplaces and rooms shaped by more than a century and a half give the house a warmth that newer construction simply cannot match. The main living spaces are updated, comfortable and inviting, with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths providing plenty of room for friends and family, home office, or whatever your needs are. A separate living or working studio adds another dimension to the property. Great for summer rentals, for a work-from-home professional, an artist, therapist, craftsman or other home-based business. It is easy to maintain a rental here without sacrificing the pleasures and privacy of home. Mature grounds, sunsets over Wakeby Pond, sunrises over the cranberry bogs and still you are close to beaches, recreation, the conveniences of Sandwich. A combination of extraordinary features rarely found! sunset virganic cranberry bogs in another. Close to beaches, recreation, restaurants and everyday conveniences of Sandwich, yet with a character and setting very much its own, this sought-after antique This is the perfect retreat for someone looking for more than bedrooms and bathrooms. It's a place to live, create, work, and make entirely your own. Imagine family holidays, morning coffee outside on the misty bog, entertaining friends, or retiring here. A combination of extraordinary features rarely found!
CCIMLS #22001569
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$540,000
$183/sq ft
Sep 9, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 9, 2020
Relisted
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Jul 3, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2020
Listed
$558,000
$189/sq ft
MLS PIN #72632065
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$540,000
$183/sq ft
Sep 9, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 9, 2020
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2020
Listed
$558,000
$189/sq ft
+19
Beautiful home with Investment opportunity offers stunning sunset views of Wakeby Pond and delightful yard- perfect for outdoor entertaining. Legal In-law apartment provides steady income with long term rental history ( $17,000 k plus per year) Enjoy the stunning yard's numerous fruit trees , perennial gardens and raised vegetable beds. The property's abutting cranberry bog provides more alluring views. Impeccably maintained, the homes interior features a gourmet kitchen with new gas fireplace, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and breakfast nook. Also, pumpkin pine flooring and the living room's stone surround new gas fireplace enhance the home's charm. Recent improvement includes a full house generator. Located with easy access to Sandwich Village, Mashpee Commons and the Mid-Cape Highway. Explore all the possibilities and opportunities this property offers! Directions: Mid-Cape Highway to Exit 2, south on Route 130, left onto Cotuit road.
MLS PIN #72129806
Apr 13, 2017
Sold
$530,000
$180/sq ft
Mar 20, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2017
Listed
$549,900
$186/sq ft
CCIMLS #21710032
Apr 13, 2017
Sold
$530,000
$180/sq ft
Mar 20, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 6, 2017
Listed
$549,900
$186/sq ft
CCIMLS #21607048
Dec 3, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 18, 2016
Price Changed
$565,000
$191/sq ft
Aug 11, 2016
Listed
$599,000
$203/sq ft
CCIMLS #2030564
Nov 12, 2003
Sold
$362,500
$123/sq ft
May 20, 2003
Listed
$379,000
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,139 (+5.5%)
$175,400 + $532,300
$707,700
2022
$7,712 (+5.2%)
$156,600 + $429,400
$586,000
2021
$7,330 (−0.8%)
$150,600 + $381,700
$532,300
2020
$7,391 (+3.7%)
$147,100 + $369,400
$516,500
2019
$7,128 (+26.3%)
$144,400 + $353,400
$497,800
2018
$5,643 (+2.3%)
$133,400 + $261,500
$394,900
2017
$5,517 (+10.3%)
$129,100 + $240,400
$369,500
2016
$5,002 (+2.6%)
$127,800 + $217,900
$345,700
2015
$4,873
$115,100 + $213,700
$328,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,340
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,340
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Barnstable County
APN
2385610
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 11, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
To provide for lower-density residential development for those uses allowed in the R1 zone while protecting the quality of air, surface water and ground water of the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Museum / gallery
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 90° 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
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Historical weather
Sandwich, MA • 02563
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 78 Cotuit Rd
$916,136
$33K under list price of $949K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $785K.