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Waterfront Restaurant Building
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$1,050,000

56 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543

Commercial Sale, Woods Hole, MA

Property Size2,681 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$391.64
Days on Market540

Property Features for 56 Water Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description B1
Parking features Open, On Street
Interior features High Speed Internet
Appliances Water Heater
Lot features Views, Interior Lot, Level, Private
View Harbor
Elementary school district Falmouth
Middle school district Falmouth
High school district Falmouth
Directions RT 28 south to Locust St, continue onto Woods Hole Rd, bear right onto Water St.
Subdivision Falmouth
Standard status Active
APN 51A 01 001 000
Size 2,681 SF
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 7123

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system Wall Unit(s)
Water source Public
Water front 1

Building Details

Year built 1916
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 1
Flooring type Wood, Hardwood
Building materials Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
Roof type Asphalt
Listing Agency: Rand Atlantic Inc.
Listed By: Tracey Spellman
Added: Apr 14, 2025 Changed: Sep 16 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 12:06PM
MLS# 22501624

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,681-square-foot restaurant property is arranged across three floors and includes an established full-service operation with seating for 70 to 90 guests. The building dates to 1916 and features wood-frame construction, shingle siding, hardwood and wood flooring, forced-air natural gas heat, wall-unit cooling, and an asphalt roof. Public water and public sewer serve the property.

Positioned on Water Street in Woods Hole, the building fronts a waterfront setting overlooking Great Harbor, the Channel toward Eel Pond, and the Drawbridge. An existing restaurant tenant has operated at the property for 10 years and intends to remain under an updated lease. The parcel encompasses 0.04 acres, with open and on-street parking identified among the property features.

Key Highlights

  • Waterfront restaurant property at 56 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543
  • 2,681 square feet arranged across three floors
  • Full‑service restaurant seating for 70 to 90 guests

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$41,347
Cap Rate
3.94%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$826,940 $826.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$590,671 $590.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$459,411 $459.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,681 SF
Gross rent
$57.9K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$1.04/SF
EGI
$55.1K $20.56/SF
− OpEx
−$13.8K −$5.14/SF
NOI
$41.3K $15.42/SF
Area
Barnstable County, MA
Vacancy
4.80%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$826,940
Cap Rate 7%
$590,671
Cap Rate 9%
$459,411

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$590.7K
$516.8K – $689.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,347 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.94%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.09M
$956.0K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,477 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Water Street Kitchen Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Plumbing Service Garden Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Bakery Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

196
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 02543, MA

756
Population
1,093
Households
0.7
Avg Household Size
56
Median Age
86%
College-Educated
100%
High-School Grad
11.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
67
Density / Sq Mi
$73,611
Median Household Income
$59,135
Median Earnings
$1,206
Median Rent
$909,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - An operating full-service restaurant occupies a three-floor building with harbor and channel outlooks.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 56 Water Street Woods Hole, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,050,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Waterfront restaurant property at 56 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; 2,681 square feet arranged across three floors; Full‑service restaurant seating for 70 to 90 guests
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