24 Bass Rocks Rd

Gloucester, MA 01930

$4,400,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
7,500 Sq. Ft.
$587 / Sq. Ft.
7,500
Sq. Ft.
$587
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 8/30/17
Sold 8/30/17

Description

Magnificent oceanfront Shingle-Style Home overlooking Good Harbor Beach! One of the most photographed and painted homes on the East Coast with spectacular views of Salt Island, Thacher Island & Twin Lights. Built in 1876 as a summer "cottage" and extensively renovated, the home is set on 1.8 waterfront acres 50 feet above the sea at the tip of Bass Rocks with spectacular granite outcroppings and perennial gardens. This unique 19 rm residence is unparalleled in its location and once served as the...Magnificent oceanfront Shingle-Style Home overlooking Good Harbor Beach! One of the most photographed and painted homes on the East Coast with spectacular views of Salt Island, Thacher Island & Twin Lights. Built in 1876 as a summer "cottage" and extensively renovated, the home is set on 1.8 waterfront acres 50 feet above the sea at the tip of Bass Rocks with spectacular granite outcroppings and perennial gardens. This unique 19 rm residence is unparalleled in its location and once served as the summer residence for the delegation of the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand). The property has steps built into granite rocks leading down to a private beach at low tide and is perfect for swimming at high tide. Large, elegant rooms are perfect for entertaining large parties or intimate gatherings. Five bedrooms, five full and 2 half baths plus a lower level 2 bedroom suite affords ample space for guests. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make this iconic home your own!
  1. Listed by Nancy Goodick • Advisors Living - Gloucester

Property Details for 24 Bass Rocks Road

Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style
Cottage, Shingle
Style
Cottage, Shingle
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING CLOSED: 08/30/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 24 Bass Rocks Road

StatusSold
MLS #72190854
Days on Market22
Taxes$38,263 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1876
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Gloucester, Nancy Goodick

Sold By Advisors Living - Gloucester, Ginger Attaya

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Building Information for 24 Bass Rocks Road

Stories-Year Built1876Building Size-Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,408 SF

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Principal and Interest

$21,926

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General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 7500.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: East Gloucester
  • High School: Ghs
  • Middle School: O'maley
  • Neighborhood: East Gloucester
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Office, Foyer, Sun Room, Vestibule, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Creek, Direct Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)
  • Waterview Features: Creek, Ocean, Public
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Laminate,Dressing Room
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Picture,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Living room chandeliers not included in sale.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1897269
  • Assessments: $2,900,900
  • Book: 41
  • Lot: 7
  • Map: 68
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 2304.0
  • Frontage: 150.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 24 Bass Rocks Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72190854

$4,400,000—
Jul 16, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72190854

—
Jun 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72190854

$4,875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72190854

$4,400,000
07/16/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72190854

—
06/29/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72190854

$4,875,000

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

Public Records for 24 Bass Rocks Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,637,600Additions$2,677,300Total$6,314,900
Tax Record2025$61,381 ($5,115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,646 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,646 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt924 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,045 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1876ZoningR-20CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0068 B:0007 L:0000

Schools near 24 Bass Rocks Road

This home is within Gloucester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
East Veterans Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Gloucester High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East Veterans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

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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