187 Penzance Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543 (MLS# 22603752)

187 Penzance Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543

$17,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,307 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 231,739 Status: Active
Current Price: $17,500,000 List Date: 8/18/2026 Last Modified: 8/26/2026

Overview

Description

This remarkable 5+ acre waterfront estate is one of the most extraordinary coastal offerings to come to market in generations. Perched on the southwest tip of an exclusive community, it is Cape Cod's southernmost private residential land. The property commands panoramic, unobstructed views across Buzzards Bay to Naushon and the Elizabeth Islands, and then onto Vineyard Sound and Martha's Vineyard. The estate features more than 611 feet of shoreline, anchored by a substantial protective seawall that ensures both privacy and structural permanence, as well as a private, pristine sandy beach. A charming three-bedroom cottage currently rests on the grounds, offering immediate enjoyment while serving as an unparalleled canvas for a world-class waterfront masterpiece. Future development allows for a two-story residence designed to capture expanded views toward Great Harbor, subject to local approvals. This is more than a property - it is a private sanctuary where sea breezes, sunrises and dr ...

Supplements: is impossible to replicate. Breathtaking. Timeless. Truly Irreplaceable.

Listing Details MLS# 22603752

Contract Info

Original List Price
17500000
List Price/SqFt
13389.44
Start Showing Date
2026-08-18

Legal and Taxes

Street #
187
Street Name
Penzance
Street Suffix
Road
County
Barnstable
Town
Falmouth
Village
Woods Hole
State
MA
Zip Code
02543
Lot #
1C
Tax ID
FALM M:0052 B:0001 L:0012-0001
Tax Year
2026
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Mass Use Code
107 - Residential Property
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
No

General Property Info

Comp Sale YN
No
Region
Upper Cape
School District
Falmouth
Zoning
RAA
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1964
Renovated
Yes
Total Finished Space
1307
Additional Finished Space
1307
Additional SqFt Source
Owner
Basement
No
Total Rooms
5
Stories
Yes
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
231739
Lot Size Source
Owner
Acres
5.32
Garage
Yes
# of Cars
2
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
3
Baths - Full
Yes
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2
Golf Course Front
No
Golf Course View
No
Waterfront
Yes
Water Body
Buzzards Bay
Waterfront Type
Bay/Harbor
Water Body Type
Salt
Water Access Type
Private
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Buzzards Bay
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Property Includes Recording Devices
Yes

DPR Eligibility

DPR Eligible
No

More Information

Property Features

Street Description: Paved; Private Special Listing Cond: None Architectural Style: Ranch Year Built Desc: Approximate Foundation Details: None Floors: Hardwood; Tile Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard Roof Description: Asphalt; Pitched Siding Description: Shingle Sewer: Private Sewer Heating: Hot Water Cooling: Central Air Fuel Type: Natural Gas Water: Public Hot Water: Water Heater Hot Water Source: Natural Gas
IDX
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Kerrie A Marzot
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 26 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 508-274-2236

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