87 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 (MLS# 22601687)

87 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543

$2,999,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 3,744 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,120 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,999,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 5/21/2026

Overview

Description

Woods Hole Market & 68 Seat Restaurant at 87 Water St, Woods Hole, MA offers a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark waterfront retail and restaurant property in the heart of one of Cape Cod's most iconic villages. Overlooking scenic Eel Pond, this 3,744± SF two-story building sits on a .70± acre site and includes a fully operational, well-established market on the first floor plus a fully equipped 68-seat restaurant on the second level. This highly visible Water Street location benefits from steady foot traffic, street parking, and close proximity to renowned marine laboratory and research employers, ferry activity, marinas, shops, and dining destinations. The offering includes existing inventory, providing immediate operational value for an owner-user or investor seeking a turnkey hospitality and retail asset. Patrons and guests can enjoy a unique waterfront setting with inviting indoor spacess and dramatic upper-level dining views over Eel Pond. Served by municipal water and sewe ...

Listing Details MLS# 22601687

Contract Info

Original List Price
3295000
List Price/SqFt
801.01

Legal and Taxes

Street #
87
Street Name
Water
Street Suffix
Street
County
Barnstable
Town
Falmouth
Village
Woods Hole
State
MA
Zip Code
02543
Tax ID
FALM 49A S:01 P:003 L:000
Estimated Annual Taxes
10294
Tax Year
2025
Building Assessments
462000
Total Assessment
1753700
Title Reference - Page
11
Underground Fuel Tank
Unknown
Lead Base Paint
Unknown
Flood Ins Required
Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Mass Use Code
325 - Retail Store
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
No
Other Assessments
0
Land Court Cert #
No

General Property Info

Region
Upper Cape
Primary Sub-Type
Retail
School District
Falmouth
Zoning
B1
# of Buildings
Yes
Stories
2
# of Units
2
Total Finished Space
3744
Field Card SqFt
3744
Condo
No
Year Built
1920
Renovated
Yes
Business w/Real Estate
No
Lot Size SqFt
3120
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Acres
0.07
Golf Course Front
No
Golf Course View
No
Waterfront
Yes
Water Body
Eel Pond
Waterfront Type
Bay/Harbor
Water Body Type
Salt
Water Access Type
Public
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Eel Pond
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Residential Units
Yes
Commercial Units
Yes
Industrial Units
No
Property Includes Recording Devices
No

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Woods Hole Market & 68 Seat Restaurant at 87 Water St, Woods Hole, MA offers a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark waterfront retail and restaurant property in the heart of one of Cape Cod's most iconic villages. Overlooking scenic Eel Pond, this 3,744± SF two-story building sits on a .70± acre site and includes a fully operational, well-established market on the first floor plus a fully equipped 68-seat restaurant on the second level. This highly visible Water Street location benefits from steady foot traffic, street parking, and close proximity to renowned marine laboratory and research employers, ferry activity, marinas, shops, and dining destinations. The offering includes existing inventory, providing immediate operational value for an owner-user or investor seeking a turnkey hospitality and retail asset. Patrons and guests can enjoy a unique waterfront setting with inviting indoor spacess and dramatic upper-level dining views over Eel Pond. Served by municipal water and sewer and situated within B1 zoning, this property combines irreplaceable location, established business presence, and exceptional lifestyle appeal in a premier coastal destination.
Directions to Property
Bouren Bridge S to Falmouth to Woods Hole Road S to WH Village to #87 on R

Special Listing Cond

Standard
Yes

Basement Description

No Basement
Yes

More Information

Building/Business

Building Name
Wood Hole Market
Business Operating
Yes
Conforming Use
Yes

Present Use

Retail
Yes

Parking Features

On Street
Yes

Business Includes

None
Yes

Foundation Details

Other
Yes

Water View Desc

Lake/Pond
Yes

Convenient To

Bike Path
Yes
House of Worship
Yes
In Town Location
Yes
Marina
Yes
School
Yes
Shopping
Yes

Floors

Concrete
Yes
Wood
Yes

Walls

Sheet Rock
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Building Const

Wood Frame
Yes

Exterior Features

Display Window
Yes
Rear Entrance
Yes

Building Features

Other
Yes

Roof Description

Asphalt
Yes
Tar/Gravel
Yes
Widow's Walk
Yes

Siding Description

Clapboard
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Cooling

Other
Yes

Fuel Type

Natural Gas
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Hot Water

Other
Yes

Hot Water Source

Other
Yes

Gas

On Site
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: Standard Present Use: Retail Business Includes: None Parking Features: On Street Water View Desc: Lake/Pond Convenient To: Bike Path; House of Worship; In Town Location; Marina; School; Shopping Floors: Concrete; Wood Walls: Sheet Rock Foundation Details: Other Basement Description: No Basement Building Const: Wood Frame Building Features: Other Roof Description: Asphalt; Tar/Gravel; Widow's Walk Siding Description: Clapboard Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Other Fuel Type: Natural Gas Water: Public Hot Water: Other Hot Water Source: Other Sewer: Public Sewer Gas: On Site
IDX
Listing Office: Hartel Realty Corp.
Listing Agent: Greg P Hartel
Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026
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