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Last Sold Price
2 beds996 sqft$699/sqft
7 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,280 sq ftLot Size
1950Year Built
$699/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled between Good Harbor and Long Beaches on Brier Neck, you’ll find the “1/2 Way Café,” a charming year-round Cottage with ocean views. This sunny home features high ceilings and pickled oak floors on the main level that consists of 2 bedrooms and a full bath, an eat-in kitchen with dining area and pantry, and a fireplaced living room with picture window to take in the views. Offering a fantastic roof top deck and an outdoor shower on the upper level, this home has a lower level with high ceilings,...Nestled between Good Harbor and Long Beaches on Brier Neck, you’ll find the “1/2 Way Café,” a charming year-round Cottage with ocean views. This sunny home features high ceilings and pickled oak floors on the main level that consists of 2 bedrooms and a full bath, an eat-in kitchen with dining area and pantry, and a fireplaced living room with picture window to take in the views. Offering a fantastic roof top deck and an outdoor shower on the upper level, this home has a lower level with high ceilings, washer/dryer hookup, and a ¾ bath that can be transformed into additional living space. Set on a good-sized lot, this property has a substantial footprint allowing for great expansion potential. No hassle city water/sewer. Your choice to renovate or keep cute as is!
Listing closed: 01/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72227880

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$550,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

103.7%

Gloucester, MA

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Sold By Redfin Corp., Tony Wright

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Property Information for 7 Palfrey Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,261 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Gloucester
  • MLS Area: Brier Neck
  • Area: MA-Gloucester-Brier Neck, MA-Gloucester
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Style: Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,280 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 996.0
  • Color: natural
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: East Gloucester
  • High School: Gloucester High
  • Middle School: O'maley
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public, Association)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Please see Office Transaction Policy attached to listing.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: 1902428
  • Assessments: $398,900
  • Book: 0032
  • Map: 0177
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: R3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 7 Palfrey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613844938

$696,000
Jan 5, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72227880

$696,000
Oct 31, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72227880

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613844938

$696,000
01/05/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72227880

$696,000
10/31/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72227880

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

Public Records for 7 Palfrey Road

Taxable ValueLand$570,300Additions$330,400Total$900,700
Tax Record2025$8,755 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt996 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt996 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,280 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR-10CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0177 B:0032 L:0000

Schools near 7 Palfrey 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
Rating
School
Distance
East Veterans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 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: 7 Palfrey Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
$696,000
2
996
6,280
$1,275,000
4
3,452
6,000
$500,000
3
816
5,900
$875,000
3
1,776
5,985
$230,000
3
1,915
6,780
3.5
2,022
14,500

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