Last Sold Price
3 beds1,635 sqft$1,376/sqft
44-59 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Description

Set atop a dramatic bluff overlooking Folly Point, at the end of a long private drive surrounded by sea on three sides, this classic Cape Cod-style seaside cottage offers an alluring combination of timeless natural beauty and expansion/development potential rarely found in today’s market. The property is at once a magnificent retreat and an inviting beacon for gathering family and friends. The home exudes the romantic charm of its natural setting—elegantly carved wood panel doors, weathered hardwood...Set atop a dramatic bluff overlooking Folly Point, at the end of a long private drive surrounded by sea on three sides, this classic Cape Cod-style seaside cottage offers an alluring combination of timeless natural beauty and expansion/development potential rarely found in today’s market. The property is at once a magnificent retreat and an inviting beacon for gathering family and friends. The home exudes the romantic charm of its natural setting—elegantly carved wood panel doors, weathered hardwood floors, colorfully accented windows framing painterly vistas on all sides, and surprisingly spacious interior rooms opening onto sunny patios and sprawling terraces bordered by cut granite walls and landscaped gardens. From points throughout the house and grounds, the horizon seems limitless, stretching without obstruction toward Essex Bay, Cranes Beach, Hog Island, Isle of Shoals, the New Hampshire and Maine coastlines.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/31/2014 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Amanda Armstrong

    Amanda Armstrong

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (978) 879-6322

Property Details for 44-59 Folly Point Road

Status
MLS #
71616699
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$14,606 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1955
Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10

Location

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Building Information for 44-59 Folly Point Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size6.14 AC / 267,458 SF

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$12,654 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,436

Property Taxes

$1,217

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 44-59 Folly Point Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1635.0
  • Color: Granite
  • 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: Gloucester High
  • Middle School: O'maley Middle
  • Neighborhood: Folly Point
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Parquet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office, Sun Room, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Frontage, Walk to, Direct Access, Private, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Private, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 345.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 23.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 276.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 23.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 121.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 384.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wet Bar,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Property consists of two separate parcels,one of which is a waterfront lot (Map 0147 B 0014 L 0000). Tax and assessment figures represent a combination of both parcels. Additional book and page reference Book 31957 Page 324.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1901012
  • Assessments: $1,157,400
  • Block: 0011
  • Book: 31957
  • Lot: 0000
  • Map: 0147
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: R3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 44-59 Folly Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71616699

$2,250,000
Dec 23, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71616699

Dec 16, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71616699

$2,395,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71616699

$2,250,000
12/23/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71616699

12/16/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71616699

$2,395,000

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Schools near 44-59 Folly Point 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
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Plum Cove School
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

East Veterans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 44-59 Folly Point Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
$2,250,000
3
1,635
267,458
$1,125,000
2
3
1,638
96,703
$3,123,000
7
5,638
435,600
$2,750,000
51,836
$2,350,000
4
3.5
3,845
52,272
170,755

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Amanda Armstrong

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