Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,800 sqft
5 Bittersweet Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$333/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you like to entertain, this is it! This house has been wonderfully transformed blending modern amenities with the original character of this New England farmhouse. Enjoy being perched high on a hilltop facing northwest overlooking the Annisquam River tidal marsh with sunshine all day through expansive glass and seven skylights. Fantastic Family Room with full bar, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, ice maker, wine/beverage fridge, three spout refrigerated tap system, lounge area and expansive sliders...If you like to entertain, this is it! This house has been wonderfully transformed blending modern amenities with the original character of this New England farmhouse. Enjoy being perched high on a hilltop facing northwest overlooking the Annisquam River tidal marsh with sunshine all day through expansive glass and seven skylights. Fantastic Family Room with full bar, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, ice maker, wine/beverage fridge, three spout refrigerated tap system, lounge area and expansive sliders to wrap around deck and views. Living Room is warm and inviting with fireplace and custom cabinetry. Kitchen is fully outfitted with breakfast bar, dining area and access to Sunporch and formal Dining Room. Other features include pine floors, brick fireplace with granite hearth, cathedral ceilings, and flush mount stereo. Gorgeous private yard with mature perennial and vegetable gardens. Steps to the Annisquam Bridge to village, Yacht Club and beaches.
  • Listed by: Holly Chiancola • Holly C & Co. Fine Homes
Listing closed: 06/04/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72257914

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Median sold price

$695,718

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

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Gloucester, MA

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Property Information for 5 Bittersweet Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,664 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Gloucester
  • MLS Area: Annisquam
  • Area: MA-Gloucester-Annisquam, MA-Gloucester
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Garden, Farmhouse
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,698 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1800.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Beeman
  • High School: Gloucester High
  • Middle School: O'maley
  • Neighborhood: Annisquam
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Office
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public, Association)
  • Waterview Features: Marsh, River, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 288.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar,Deck - Exterior,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 24.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 220.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Ceiling - Cathedral,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0117 B:0027 L:0000,1899608
  • Assessments: $429,400
  • Book: 22937
  • Lot: 27
  • Map: 117
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: R3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1225.0
  • Frontage: 100.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 5 Bittersweet Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624157005

$600,000

+2.3% / yr

Jun 4, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72257914

$600,000—
Apr 3, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72257914

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624157005

$600,000

+2.3% / yr

06/04/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72257914

$600,000
04/03/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72257914

—

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

Public Records for 5 Bittersweet Road

Taxable ValueLand$294,400Additions$492,000Total$786,400
Tax Record2025$7,644 ($637 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,706 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,706 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,698 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR-20CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0117 B:0027 L:0000

Schools near 5 Bittersweet 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: 5 Bittersweet Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
$600,000
3
1,800
27,698
$375,000
4
3
1,978
10,019
$680,000
3
1,188
15,168
–
–
–
1,008
4,000
–
4
2
2,262
28,360
$426,000
3
1,716
43,056

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