Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,301 sqft$730/sqft
53 Penzance Rd, Rockport, MA 01966
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.84 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$730/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Very private oceanfront home overlooking Twin Lights and the atlantic ocean. Spectacular lot!Very private oceanfront home overlooking Twin Lights and the atlantic ocean. Spectacular lot!
  • Listed by: Richard Olson • Olson Real Estate
Listing closed: 12/16/2011 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71222417

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Rockport, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 53 Penzance Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,269 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Rockport
  • Area: MA-Rockport
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.84 AC / 36,800 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1301.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Walk Out, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • 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, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Other
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Flood Plain, Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Public, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • 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: Estate sale license to sell in place.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 2120895
  • Assessments: $1,018,200
  • Book: Doc30
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: Single Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 1272.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 53 Penzance Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71222417

$950,000
Dec 2, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71222417

Apr 27, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71222417

$1,475,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71222417

$950,000
12/02/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71222417

04/27/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71222417

$1,475,000

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

Public Records for 53 Penzance Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,890,500Additions$315,000Total$2,205,500
Tax Record2025$19,320 ($1,610 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtStories1Lot Size36,808 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1997ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNRPRT M:32 B:12A

Schools near 53 Penzance Road

This home is within Rockport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Penzance Road, Rockport, MA 01966
$950,000
2
1,301
36,800
$1
3
2,720
36,155
$1,890,000
3
2,267
36,800
$1,549,000
3
2,678
39,320
$1,900,000
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2,042
39,640
$1,970,000
4
3,514
39,200

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Listing Courtesy of Olson Real Estate, Richard Olson

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