13 Ships Bell Road

Sold 10/17/16

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Last Sold Price

$785,000

2 beds1 bath1,113 sqft$705/sqft

13 Ships Bell Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.48 acresLot Size

1962Year Built

$705/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Treasured by the same family since 1964, the unobstructed, open ocean views await as you navigate your way through charming Lanesville to Ship's Bell Road. Leave city life behind and drink in the Atlantic's power as it entices you beyond the sliding doors onto the wraparound decks. This solid, two bedroom, one bath deck-style home has made many family memories of lively days at the beach, hikes through Dog Town and Halibut Point as well as quiet afternoons reading long novels on the deck. Enjoy access...Treasured by the same family since 1964, the unobstructed, open ocean views await as you navigate your way through charming Lanesville to Ship's Bell Road. Leave city life behind and drink in the Atlantic's power as it entices you beyond the sliding doors onto the wraparound decks. This solid, two bedroom, one bath deck-style home has made many family memories of lively days at the beach, hikes through Dog Town and Halibut Point as well as quiet afternoons reading long novels on the deck. Enjoy access to a private, natural swimming quarry with vistas across Ipswich Bay to the New Hampshire coast. On chilly nights, the fireplace becomes another gathering spot to share the day's events. Bring your imagination … this home is in need of a new caretaker … could it be you?

Listed by: McDermott & MacCarthy • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Kenny MacCarthy • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Robert McDermott • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Susan McDermott • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 10/17/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72033641

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, McDermott & MacCarthy; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kenny MacCarthy; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Robert McDermott; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Susan McDermott

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, McDermott & MacCarthy

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Property Information for 13 Ships Bell Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,723 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Essex County
Town: Gloucester
MLS Area: Lanesville
Area: MA-Gloucester-Lanesville, MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style: Ranch
Style: Ranch
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1962
Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,750 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 1113.0
Color: brown
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: Yes
Water View: Yes
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Plum Cove
High School: Ghs

Middle School: O'maley Ms
Neighborhood: Lanesville

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Unfinished Basement

Num of Baths: 1.0
Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Office
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Primary Bath: No
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood

Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Roof Material: Shingle
View: Scenic View(s)
View: Yes
Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Access, Private, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterview Features: Bay, Ocean, Private

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 144.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 88.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom2 Length: 8.0
Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
Bedroom2 Width: 11.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom1 Width: 6.0

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 136.0
Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Slider

Dining Room Length: 8.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 17.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 60.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Length: 6.0
Kitchen Level: Main,First
Kitchen Width: 10.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 238.0
Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Slider

Room Living Room Length: 14.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 17.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 72.0
Room Office Length: 8.0

Room Office Level: First
Room Office Width: 9.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: M:0144 B:0016 L:0000,1900858

Assessments: $934,800
Book: 5146
Tax Year: 2016
Zoning: R3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 2

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 13 Ships Bell Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 18, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #581798357	$785,000	—
Oct 17, 2016	Sold MLS PIN #72033641	$785,000	—
Jul 29, 2016	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72033641		—
Jul 29, 2016	Contingent MLS PIN #72033641		—
Jul 6, 2016	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72033641	$949,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/18/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #581798357	$785,000
10/17/2016	Sold MLS PIN #72033641	$785,000
07/29/2016	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72033641	—
07/29/2016	Contingent MLS PIN #72033641	—
07/06/2016	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72033641	$949,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 13 Ships Bell Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,397,400Additions$278,100Total$1,675,500

Tax Record2025$16,286 ($1,357 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,113 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,113 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt250 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningR-20CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0144 B:0016 L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 13 Ships Bell Road

This home is within Gloucester School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Plum Cove School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
5/10	Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.7 mi
4/10	Gloucester High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.8 mi
5/10	East Veterans Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	4.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Plum Cove School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
5/10	Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.7 mi
4/10	Gloucester High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.8 mi
5/10	East Veterans Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	4.2 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 13 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	$785,000	2	1	1,113	20,750
13 A Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	–	–	–	1,280
11 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	$450,000	2	3.5	1,781	19,505
12 A Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	–	–	–	280
15 A Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	–	–	–	1,850
15 B Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	–	–	–	624
11 R Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	$875,000	4	4	1,990	20,465
15 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	1	1	925	20,920
18 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	2	1	1,100	17,740
12 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	–	–	–	9,910
37 Norseman Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	3	3	2,366	19,010
9 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	$1,150,000	4	2	2,759	12,632
10 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	$690,000	2	2	1,472	22,975
20 Ships Bell Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	–	–	–	–	32,510
18 Wishart Road, Gloucester, MA 01930	$1	3	3	1,880	17,424
35 Norseman Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930	$1,385,000	4	4	2,564	29,000

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