156 Hale St

3,144 Sq. Ft.
$264 / Sq. Ft.
3,144
Sq. Ft.
$264
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Reduced price! Step into history at the William Woodberry House, an antique colonial farmhouse on a corner lot in desirable Beverly Cove, recently named America’s “hottest zip code.” This well-loved home has been thoughtfully restored with respect to its original character, blending timeless details with modern comforts. Original wide pine floors & post&beam timbers harken to another time. Enter into a mudroom from the private patio. The kitchen was remodeled sensibly w/stone counters & updated appliances....Reduced price! Step into history at the William Woodberry House, an antique colonial farmhouse on a corner lot in desirable Beverly Cove, recently named America’s “hottest zip code.” This well-loved home has been thoughtfully restored with respect to its original character, blending timeless details with modern comforts. Original wide pine floors & post&beam timbers harken to another time. Enter into a mudroom from the private patio. The kitchen was remodeled sensibly w/stone counters & updated appliances. An office, bedroom, full bath & living and dining rooms round out level one. Upstairs, you'll find the recently remodeled primary bedroom, featuring a vaulted ceiling that highlights the original timber and is bathed in natural light. Ensuite updated full bath includes a laundry area. Two additional BRs and a sunny family room fill out level two. The 1830 two-story addition serves as a workshop. Parks,coffee shop,beaches, downtown all close by. Close to major routes and commuter rail.
  1. Listed by David Brown • Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Property Details for 156 Hale Street

Town
Beverly
MLS Area
Beverly Cove
Area
MA-Beverly-Beverly Cove, MA-Beverly
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 01/17/2026 06:02 PM

Property Details for 156 Hale Street

StatusSold
MLS #73434217
Days on Market78
Taxes$7,974 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1720
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 156 Hale Street

Stories-Year Built1720Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,248 SF

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$4,844 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,179

Property Taxes

$665

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Property Information for 156 Hale Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3144.0
  • Color: RED
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cove School
  • High School: Beverly Hs
  • Middle School: Beverly Ms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant,Beadboard
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 272.0
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 250.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 130.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home being sold "AS IS." Fireplaces are decorative. The barn/workshop is an unheated space.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4184695
  • Assessments: $725,600
  • Book: 34848
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 156 Hale Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73434217

$830,000
Nov 24, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73434217

Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73434217

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73434217

$830,000
11/24/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73434217

11/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73434217

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Public Records for 156 Hale Street

Taxable ValueLand$384,200Additions$341,400Total$725,600
Tax Record2025$7,974 ($664 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,144 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,572 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,248 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1720ZoningR10CountyESSEXAPNBEVE M:0022 B:0042 L:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 156 Hale Street

This home is within Beverly School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Cove Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Briscoe Middle School
Public5 to 8

Beverly High School
Public9 to 12

Hannah Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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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