Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,048 sqft$185/sqft
8 Ferry Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.8 acresLot Size
1680Year Built
$185/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Step back in time and experience the charm of the Historic Moody House, nestled on 1.8 acres in a peaceful country setting. This property includes a 1,512 sq. ft. carriage house with potential for a downstairs workshop, office, or business and an upstairs rental or extended family living. The main house showcases historic character with fireplaces, stained glass windows, wide pumpkin pine floors, beamed ceilings, built in shelving, & charming nooks. The kitchen features vaulted ceilings, skylights,...Step back in time and experience the charm of the Historic Moody House, nestled on 1.8 acres in a peaceful country setting. This property includes a 1,512 sq. ft. carriage house with potential for a downstairs workshop, office, or business and an upstairs rental or extended family living. The main house showcases historic character with fireplaces, stained glass windows, wide pumpkin pine floors, beamed ceilings, built in shelving, & charming nooks. The kitchen features vaulted ceilings, skylights, & stainless steel appliances. Characteristics such as a convenient 1st floor bedroom & a deep copper tub ensures comfort. Enjoy the private backyard oasis, patio, & sunroom while you unwind, surrounded by established perennial gardens and trees! 2 miles to Salisbury Beach. Minutes from downtown Newburyport & commuter train to Boston. Salisbury Rail Trail nearby. Discover the unique features of this home! House has been pre-inspected for peace of mind. Showings by appt.

    Sold By Compass, Gayle Winters

    • Listed by: Tami Mallett • Cameron Prestige - Amesbury
    Listing closed: 05/13/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73297434

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 8 Ferry Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,383 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
    • County: Essex County
    • Town: Salisbury
    • Area: MA-Salisbury
    • Architectural Style: Antique, Farmhouse, Carriage House
    • Style: Antique, Farmhouse, Carriage House
    • Garage Spaces: 0
    • Parking Spaces Total: 10
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1680
    • Lot Size: 1.80 AC / 78,408 SF
    General Details
    Property Details
    • Building Area Units: Square Feet
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
    • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
    • Living Area: 4048.0
    • Color: Red
    • SqFt with Basement: No
    • Property Attached: No
    • Single Family Type: Detached
    • Waterfront: No
    • Water View: No
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Year Built Source: Owner
    Location/School
    • Grade School: Salisbury Elem
    • High School: Triton Regional
    • Middle School: Triton Middle
    Features
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    • Num of Full Baths: 3
    • Num of Half Baths: 0
    • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
    • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
    • DoorFeatures: French Doors
    • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
    • FireplaceYN: Yes
    • Fireplaces: 5
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Office, Sun Room, Bedroom, 3/4 Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Chute
    • Interior Features: Laundry Chute, French Doors, Window AC
    • Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, First Floor
    • Primary Bath: No
    • Spa Features: Private
    • SpaYN: Yes
    • Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass, Skylight
    Exterior Features
    • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Pool - Inground, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage Shed
    • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Patio
    • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
    • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
    • Pool Features: In Ground
    • Pool Private: Yes
    • Roof Material: Wood
    • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
    Parking Features
    • Covered Spaces: .00
    • Garage: No
    • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
    • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
    • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
    Utilities
    • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC
    • Cooling: Yes
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace(s)
    • Heating: Yes
    • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
    • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
    • Water: Public
    Room Information
    Primary Bedroom
    • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 266.0
    • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Stained Glass
    • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
    • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
    • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
    Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
    • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
    • Bedroom2 Level: First
    • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
    Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
    • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wood
    • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
    • Bedroom3 Level: Second
    • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
    Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom4 Area: 220.0
    • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Attic Access
    • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
    • Bedroom4 Level: Second
    • Bedroom4 Width: 22.0
    Bathroom 1
    • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
    • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Stained Glass
    • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
    • Bathroom1 Level: First
    • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
    Bathroom 2
    • Bathroom2 Area: 98.0
    • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
    • Bathroom2 Level: Second
    • Bathroom2 Width: 14.0
    Dining Room
    • Dining Room Area: 348.0
    • Dining Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
    • Dining Room Length: 29.0
    • Dining Room Level: First
    • Dining Room Width: 12.0
    Kitchen
    • Kitchen Area: 180.0
    • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Dining Area,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Kitchen Length: 12.0
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Kitchen Width: 15.0
    Laundry
    • Laundry Dimen: 8X7
    Living Room
    • Room Living Room Area: 266.0
    • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
    • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
    • Room Living Room Level: First
    • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
    Other Room 1
    • Room Office Area: 255.0
    • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Ceiling - Beamed,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass
    • Room Office Length: 17.0
    • Room Office Level: First
    • Room Office Width: 15.0
    Property Information
    Property Info
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
    • WARRANTY: No
    • Lot Size Units: Acres
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • Disclosures: Pool needs a new liner and has not been opened in a few years. Hot tub has not been recently used and condition is unknown. Sold "as is" condition. Public record states built 1750. Buyer to do own due diligence. Gas FP not working.
    Tax Information
    • Tax ID: 2144394
    • Assessments: $706,500
    • Block: 30
    • Book: 31097
    • Lot: 00
    • Map: 3
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Zoning: R2
    Building / Association Information
    Living Characteristics
    • Beds Total: 5
    Other Building Characteristics
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
    Complex & Association Information
    • Adult Community: No

    Property History for 8 Ferry Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 13, 2025

    Sold

    MLS PIN #73297434

    $750,000
    May 13, 2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5017031

    $750,000
    Jan 18, 2025

    Canceled

    MLS PIN #73300446

    $749,900
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/13/2025

    Sold

    MLS PIN #73297434

    $750,000
    05/13/2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5017031

    $750,000
    01/18/2025

    Canceled

    MLS PIN #73300446

    $749,900

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

    Public Records for 8 Ferry Road

    Taxable ValueLand$218,900Additions$520,400Total$739,300
    Tax Record2025$7,452 ($621 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,048 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,736 SqFtStories3Lot Size78,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1809Year Renovated1809ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNSALI M: 3 P: 30

    Schools near 8 Ferry Road

    This home is within Triton School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 6
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Salisbury Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Triton Regional Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Triton Regional High School
    Public9 to 12

    Newbury Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    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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