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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,800 sqft$378/sqft
279 Gannett Rd, Scituate, MA 02066
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$378/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular views of the ever changing Gulf River, salt marsh & wildlife highlight this comfortable mid century split level home... Conveniently located just outside of North Scituate village & just a 12 min walk to the North Scituate train station, the house is nicely situated well off the main road with much privacy. A family room with open dining area is the heart of the home with vaulted ceiling & walls of glass for great light & views from sunrise to sunset. A flexible floor plan offers many...Spectacular views of the ever changing Gulf River, salt marsh & wildlife highlight this comfortable mid century split level home... Conveniently located just outside of North Scituate village & just a 12 min walk to the North Scituate train station, the house is nicely situated well off the main road with much privacy. A family room with open dining area is the heart of the home with vaulted ceiling & walls of glass for great light & views from sunrise to sunset. A flexible floor plan offers many options for 3+ bedroom layout - incl a home office & space for active living both upstairs & down. Game/media room with wood stove & MBR in lower level offers good potential for expansion or possible inlaw suite. Retreat setting.... Kayak from the backyard to reversing falls of Cohasset & Class 3 rapids or ride bikes to nearby Minot beach for swim & sun... Easy access to Scituate harbor shops, restaurants & marinas,. Summer better than others..& vacation year round!
  • Listed by: Elizabeth Charlton • Conway - Marshfield
Listing closed: 05/29/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73179385

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$752,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Scituate, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 279 Gannett Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,404 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Scituate
  • MLS Area: North Scituate
  • Area: MA-Scituate-North Scituate, MA-Scituate
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch, Mid-Century Modern
  • Style: Garden, Raised Ranch, Mid-Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,500 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Marina, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1800.0
  • Color: Natural
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hatherly
  • High School: Scituate Hs
  • Middle School: Gates
  • Neighborhood: Gulf River Association
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Play Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Window AC
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Flood Plain, Marsh
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Navigable Water, River, Access, Marsh, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
  • Waterview Features: Creek, Marsh, River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 126.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 9.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 231.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Marble,French Doors,Remodeled
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom3 Width: 21.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 256.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 200.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 20.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 308.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Retreat location with shared drive & easements from Gannett Road. Flood insurance required: $3009 per year quote available for 2024.. New roof: October 2023. Wood stove not in use at this time but in good working order in past years. Buyer to do due diligence re all inspections & surveys.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1163569
  • Assessments: $575,400
  • Block: 001
  • Book: 16502
  • Lot: 0188
  • Map: 013
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
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 279 Gannett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73179385

$680,000
May 5, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73179385

May 5, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73179385

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73179385

$680,000
05/05/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73179385

05/05/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73179385

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

Public Records for 279 Gannett Road

Taxable ValueLand$378,400Additions$261,400Total$639,800
Tax Record2025$6,392 ($533 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,722 SqFtStories1Lot Size41,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1990CountyPLYMOUTHAPNSCIT M:013 B:001 L:018B

Schools near 279 Gannett Road

This home is within Scituate School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hatherly Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Gates Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Scituate 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 279 Gannett Road, Scituate, MA 02066
$680,000
3
1,800
41,500
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4
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