Sold
Last Sold Price
51,836 Lot Size1.19 Acres
53 Folly Point Rd, Lot 1, Gloucester, MA 01930
LandProperty Type
1.19 acresLot Size

Description

The only buildable, oceanfront parcel of land currently available for sale on the North Shore. Located in Gloucester’s Folly Cove on Folly Point Road with panoramic, bold ocean views towards Halibut Point State Park and Maine. This elevated, dramatic site features an approval not required (ANR) building lot at 1.19± acres . The city sewer and electricity are at located at the street. This beautiful oceanfront parcel of land is perched high above sea level; feel the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean while...The only buildable, oceanfront parcel of land currently available for sale on the North Shore. Located in Gloucester’s Folly Cove on Folly Point Road with panoramic, bold ocean views towards Halibut Point State Park and Maine. This elevated, dramatic site features an approval not required (ANR) building lot at 1.19± acres . The city sewer and electricity are at located at the street. This beautiful oceanfront parcel of land is perched high above sea level; feel the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying marine life and panoramic vistas. A once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream house or family compound in this very private area on Cape Ann with unobstructed ocean views. Adjacent lot 2 also available for sale.
  • Listed by: Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea
  • Listed by: Sophie Soman • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea
Listing closed: 06/29/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72992648

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$412,500

Avg days on market

103

Sale-to-list ratio

89.2%

Gloucester, MA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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$900,000 | 4 Crane Way, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$457,000 | 3 Deacon Farm Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$750,000 | 143 Thatcher Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$330,000 | 117 Bray Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$412,500 | 22 Bray Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$399,000 | 320 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$399,000 | 318 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Location

Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb; LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Sophie Soman

Sold By LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb

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Property Information for 53 Folly Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,208 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Gloucester
  • Area: MA-Gloucester
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.19 AC
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Waterfront: Yes
Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean
Utilities
  • Electric: At Street
  • Gas: Other (See Remarks)
  • Sewer: At Street
  • Water: At Street
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Land Survey, Topographical Map, Aerial Photo
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: assessment and taxes is for 2.55 acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0147 B:0009 L:0000
  • Assessments: $1,893,300
  • Book: 6147
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R-20
Building / Association Information
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 53 Folly Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #72992648

$2,750,000
May 2, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72992648

Apr 24, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #72992648

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #72992648

$2,750,000
05/02/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72992648

04/24/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #72992648

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Schools near 53 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: 53 Folly Point Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
$2,750,000
51,836
$2,350,000
4
3.5
3,845
52,272
$1,400,000
54,014
62,291
170,755
$1,125,000
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3
1,638
96,703

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Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb; LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Sophie Soman

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