Last Sold Price
4 beds5,477 sqft$508/sqft
79 Gilson Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Description

Lifestyle! A rare offering on Scituate's coveted Third Cliff. Spend your days enjoying the sunrise, watching boats coming and going and listening to the lull of the waves against the shore. This sophisticated home offers a unique combination of private water frontage, well-proportioned rooms, and multiple living areas. Set on an elevated lot, the impressive layout captures unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room. Four levels of grand living. The amenities are endless! A SMART HOME with NEW...Lifestyle! A rare offering on Scituate's coveted Third Cliff. Spend your days enjoying the sunrise, watching boats coming and going and listening to the lull of the waves against the shore. This sophisticated home offers a unique combination of private water frontage, well-proportioned rooms, and multiple living areas. Set on an elevated lot, the impressive layout captures unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room. Four levels of grand living. The amenities are endless! A SMART HOME with NEW GENERATOR, sunlit rooms with floor to ceiling windows, a gourmet kitchen, home office, primary bedroom suite with a private deck as well as a screened-in porch and a cozy den with a natural stone fireplace. The top floor is a spacious fireplaced room with an expansive balcony to enjoy the unsurpassed panoramic ocean views. The perfect venue for entertaining family and friends. Vacation year round in this exceptional setting located within a mile of the Harbor, Peggotty Beach & the Spit.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/18/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Maryann Zaccardi • Michelle Larnard Real Estate Group LLC
  2. Listed by Michelle Larnard • Michelle Larnard Real Estate Group LLC

Property Details for 79 Gilson Road

Status
MLS #
72890376
Days on Market
114
Taxes
$33,628 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
2004
Town
Scituate
MLS Area
Third Cliff
Area
MA-Scituate-Third Cliff, MA-Scituate
Architectural Style
Shingle
Style
Shingle
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,450,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Scituate, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Michelle Larnard Real Estate Group LLC, Maryann Zaccardi; Michelle Larnard Real Estate Group LLC, Michelle Larnard

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Alavi

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Building Information for 79 Gilson Road

Stories-Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,547 SF

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$16,958 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,156

Property Taxes

$2,802

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 79 Gilson Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 5477.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Jenkins
  • High School: Shs
  • Middle School: Gates
  • Neighborhood: Third Cliff
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Office, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Beach Access, River, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Side Entry, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Side Entry, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony - Exterior,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 420.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Deck - Exterior
  • Bedroom4 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 21.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 420.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 247.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 19.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Lower Dishwasher and wall oven need repair.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:060 B:001 L:047,1170295
  • Assessments: $2,522,700
  • Book: 47883
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 79 Gilson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 18, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72890376

$2,785,000
Dec 10, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72890376

Sep 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72890376

$3,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/18/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72890376

$2,785,000
12/10/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72890376

09/06/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72890376

$3,200,000

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

Public Records for 79 Gilson Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,455,900Additions$1,683,000Total$3,138,900
Tax Record2025$31,358 ($2,613 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,005 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,005 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,547 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2020CountyPLYMOUTHAPNSCIT M:060 B:001 L:047

Schools near 79 Gilson Road

This home is within Scituate School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jenkins Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Gates Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Scituate 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: 79 Gilson Road, Scituate, MA 02066
$2,785,000
4
5,477
13,547
$1,280,000
4
4,338
12,502
3
1.5
1,344
5,009
$899,900
5
3,200
14,462
$207,500
2
946
3
1
859
12,458

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