240 Atlantic Rd
Sold 7/10/25
Sold 7/10/25
Description
Perched high above the Back Shore close to Brace Cove, this contemporary coastal home perfectly embraces its natural setting and prime oceanfront location. Moments from the North Shore’s most compelling attractions—Good Harbor Beach, Rocky Neck, Eastern Point Yacht Club, Bass Rocks Golf & Tennis Club, and historic Gloucester—the 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers sweeping views of the ocean from every room. A sprawling waterfront deck invites you to soak in the sea breeze or entertain family and friends....Perched high above the Back Shore close to Brace Cove, this contemporary coastal home perfectly embraces its natural setting and prime oceanfront location. Moments from the North Shore’s most compelling attractions—Good Harbor Beach, Rocky Neck, Eastern Point Yacht Club, Bass Rocks Golf & Tennis Club, and historic Gloucester—the 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers sweeping views of the ocean from every room. A sprawling waterfront deck invites you to soak in the sea breeze or entertain family and friends. Inside, the open-concept living space features expansive windows, French doors, a second-story bridge to a panoramic waterview, a stone fireplace, and light-filled dining area and kitchen. The primary suite is an idyllic private sanctuary with custom bath, walk-in closet and hidden access; a 2nd bedroom offers space for family or guests. Set on nearly 2.5 acres with gardens and mature coastal plantings.
Listing Agents
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Property Details for 240 Atlantic Road
Town
Gloucester
MLS AreaEast Gloucester
AreaMA-Gloucester-East Gloucester, MA-Gloucester
Architectural StyleContemporary
StyleGarden, Contemporary
Garage Spaces2
Parking Spaces6.00
Parking Spaces Total8
LISTING UPDATED: 07/11/2025 05:50 AM
Property Details for 240 Atlantic Road
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73383438 |
| Days on Market | 16 |
| Taxes | $34,979 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| County | Essex County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
| Compensation Remarks | none |
Location
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Building Information for 240 Atlantic Road
Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size2.47 AC / 107,593 SF
Payment Calculator
$29,404 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$26,489
Property Taxes
$2,915
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 240 Atlantic Road
General Details
Property Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Current Financing: Cash
- Living Area: 3024.0
- Color: White
- SqFt with Basement: No
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
- Grade School: East Veterans
- High School: Ghs
- Middle School: O'maley
- Neighborhood: East Gloucester
Features
Interior Features
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Num of Baths: 3.0
- Num of Full Baths: 2
- Num of Half Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
- FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 2
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Window Seat, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Entry Hall, Den, Central Vacuum, Internet Available - Unknown
- Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System, Window AC
- Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, First Floor
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- SpaYN: No
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage Shed, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks)
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks), Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Lot Description: Easements, Cleared, Level
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio
- Roof Material: Shingle
- View: Scenic View(s)
- View: Yes
- Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Sound, Frontage, Walk to, Access, Direct Access, Private, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Waterview Features: Ocean, Private, Sound, Walk to
Parking Features
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
- Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
- Cooling: Window AC
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: Private Sewerage
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
- Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 235.895833
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.75
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main, Second Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.083333
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom2 Area: 416.25
- Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider
- Bedroom2 Length: 27.75
- Bedroom2 Level: First
- Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
- Bathroom1 Area: 27.111111
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom1 Length: 5.083333
- Bathroom1 Level: Second
- Bathroom1 Width: 5.333333
Bathroom 2
- Bathroom2 Area: 72.604166
- Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom2 Length: 10.25
- Bathroom2 Level: Second
- Bathroom2 Width: 7.083333
Bathroom 3
- Bathroom3 Area: 68.590277
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom3 Length: 9.916666
- Bathroom3 Level: First
- Bathroom3 Width: 6.916666
Dining Room
- Dining Room Area: 158.305555
- Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
- Dining Room Length: 11.583333
- Dining Room Level: Main,Second
- Dining Room Width: 13.666666
Kitchen
- Kitchen Area: 131.861111
- Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Length: 8.416666
- Kitchen Level: Main,Second
- Kitchen Width: 15.666666
Laundry
- Laundry Dimen: 9'11X7'4
Living Room
- Room Living Room Area: 275.611111
- Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
- Room Living Room Length: 20.166666
- Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
- Room Living Room Width: 13.666666
Property Information
Property Info
- UFFI: Unknown
- Year Round: Yes
- 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: In 2021,the chimney of house was struck by lightening. Owner disconnected kitchen appliances and at present considers the fireplaces ornamental. They can be restored. Appliances are sold "as is" with no warranties. Central Vac is old. Kitchenette is non-working and has no water supply.
Tax Information
- Listing Terms: Contract
- Tax ID: 1897612
- Assessments: $3,564,100
- Block: 0053
- Book: N/A
- Lot: 0000
- Map: 0076
- Tax Year: 2025
- Zoning: R-20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
- Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
- Accessibility Features: No
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Cooling Zones: 0
- Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
- Association Security: Security System
- Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
- Buyer Broker Comp: 2
Property History for 240 Atlantic Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Sold MLS PIN #73383438 | $5,435,000 | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1905367135 | $5,435,000 | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73383438 | — | |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Contingent MLS PIN #73383438 | — | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73383438 | $5,700,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 | Sold MLS PIN #73383438 | $5,435,000 |
| 07/03/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1905367135 | $5,435,000 |
| 06/10/2025 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73383438 | — |
| 06/10/2025 | Contingent MLS PIN #73383438 | — |
| 06/01/2025 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73383438 | $5,700,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 240 Atlantic Road
Taxable ValueLand$2,660,700Additions$903,400Total$3,564,100
Tax Record2025$34,643 ($2,887 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,790 SqFtStories3Lot Size107,593 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992ZoningR-20CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0076 B:0053 L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 240 Atlantic Road
This home is within Gloucester School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
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 | ||
Eastern Point Day School PrivatePK to 8 |
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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