47 Penzance Road

Sold 5/30/17
Sold 5/30/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,549,000
3 beds2,678 sqft$578/sqft
47 Penzance Rd, Rockport, MA 01966
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.90 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$578/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

The perfect home for summers by the sea at a price that can't be beat! Positioned along the rocky shoreline and set far back from the road, this home is an oasis of tranquility yet just a short stroll from Rockport's glorious South End beaches. A wall of sliders and large glass windows create uninterrupted views of the Atlantic and overlook both Twin Lights and Milk Island. A sunny, bright and open floor plan with a contemporary feel provides the perfect space for entertaining which opens to an oceanside...The perfect home for summers by the sea at a price that can't be beat! Positioned along the rocky shoreline and set far back from the road, this home is an oasis of tranquility yet just a short stroll from Rockport's glorious South End beaches. A wall of sliders and large glass windows create uninterrupted views of the Atlantic and overlook both Twin Lights and Milk Island. A sunny, bright and open floor plan with a contemporary feel provides the perfect space for entertaining which opens to an oceanside deck with stairs directly to the yard and private rocks below. All new kitchen appliances. Turn-key ready with 3 large bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two bonus rooms for overflow guests. Outdoor shower and extensive perennial gardens. Easy access to Gloucester, Rte 128 or the commuter rail to Boston. Come see for yourself!
  • Listed by: Gretchen Parker • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: George Kauss • Coldwell Banker Realty - Gloucester
Listing closed: 05/30/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72022496

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$1,350,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Gretchen Parker; Coldwell Banker Realty - Gloucester, George Kauss

Sold By LandVest, Inc., Bradford Rowell

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Property Information for 47 Penzance Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,000 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Rockport
  • MLS Area: Lands End
  • Area: MA-Rockport-Lands End, MA-Rockport
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Garden, Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 7
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC / 39,320 SF
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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2678.0
  • Color: Light Grey
  • 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: Res
  • High School: Rhs
  • Middle School: Rms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Slider, Sun Room, Office, Den
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Invisible Fence, Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Invisible Fence, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Sound, Frontage, Walk to, Public, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Public, Sound, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 20.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 88.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 108.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 264.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 322.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
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: Turn-key option with some furniture is possible. Speak to list agent.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2120892
  • Assessments: $1,507,100
  • Book: 21419
  • Lot: 11A
  • Map: 32
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Frontage: 73.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 47 Penzance Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597984602

$1,549,000

+5.3% / yr

May 30, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72022496

$1,549,000—
Apr 30, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72022496

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597984602

$1,549,000

+5.3% / yr

05/30/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72022496

$1,549,000
04/30/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72022496

—

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

Public Records for 47 Penzance Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,899,500Additions$583,800Total$2,483,300
Tax Record2025$21,754 ($1,813 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,503 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,503 SqFtStories2Lot Size39,335 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1998ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNRPRT M:32 B:11A

Schools near 47 Penzance Road

This home is within Rockport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rockport Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rockport Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rockport High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rockport Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rockport Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rockport High School
Public6 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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Gretchen Parker; Coldwell Banker Realty - Gloucester, George Kauss

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