8 Goldfinch Way

3,188 Sq. Ft.
$511 / Sq. Ft.
3,188
Sq. Ft.
$511
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Water views, coastal views, mountain views, scenic views! This exceptional property sits atop the highest point of Great Neck on a flat 30,000 sq ft lot, offering stunning natural beauty, privacy, and an unbeatable location. With access to a private association beach—perfect for storing kayaks and enjoying coastal living—this home is a rare find. It features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3 decks, including a roof deck with breathtaking 360° views of Plum Island Sound, Parker River, and the...Water views, coastal views, mountain views, scenic views! This exceptional property sits atop the highest point of Great Neck on a flat 30,000 sq ft lot, offering stunning natural beauty, privacy, and an unbeatable location. With access to a private association beach—perfect for storing kayaks and enjoying coastal living—this home is a rare find. It features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3 decks, including a roof deck with breathtaking 360° views of Plum Island Sound, Parker River, and the Ipswich River. The first floor offers an open-concept kitchen and dining area with radiant heated floors, over 9-foot ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The second floor showcases dramatic views, a light-filled living room with over 10-foot ceilings, walls of glass, and a pellet stove, plus a large primary suite with sweeping vistas. Two-car garage and full basement offer ample storage. While the home offers incredible space and potential.
  1. Listed by Homes & Lifestyles Team • Realty One Group Nest
  2. Listed by Sita Greelish • Realty One Group Nest
  3. Listed by Jon Growitz • Realty One Group Nest

Property Details for 8 Goldfinch Way

Town
Ipswich
Area
MA-Ipswich
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Garden, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 11:09 AM

Property Details for 8 Goldfinch Way

StatusSold
MLS #73412126
Days on Market40
Taxes$13,921 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1970
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty One Group Nest, Homes & Lifestyles Team; Realty One Group Nest, Sita Greelish; Realty One Group Nest, Jon Growitz

Sold By Today Real Estate, Inc., Adam Gustafson

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Building Information for 8 Goldfinch Way

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,089 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,104 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,944

Property Taxes

$1,160

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Goldfinch Way

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3188.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Half, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio, Balcony, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden Area, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public, Association)
  • Waterview Features: Bay, Canal, Creek, Marsh, Ocean, Public, River, Sound, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 408.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Hot Tub / Spa,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 24.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 104.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 260.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 20.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 840.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 35.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 24.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 253.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 170.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:15D B:0127 L:0
  • Assessments: $1,248,500
  • Book: 20664
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 8 Goldfinch Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73412126

$1,630,000
Sep 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73412126

Sep 9, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73412126

Jul 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73412126

$1,650,000
Jul 23, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,650,000
Jul 22, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,650,000
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,750,000
Apr 2, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73341558

$1,895,000
Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,895,000
Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73341558

$1,895,000
Apr 24, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127076059

$439,250
Apr 23, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30686276

$439,250
Mar 17, 2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30686276

Mar 17, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30686276

Feb 3, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30686276

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73412126

$1,630,000
09/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73412126

09/09/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73412126

07/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73412126

$1,650,000
07/23/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,650,000
07/22/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,650,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,750,000
04/02/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73341558

$1,895,000
04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73353731

$1,895,000
03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73341558

$1,895,000
04/24/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127076059

$439,250
04/23/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30686276

$439,250
03/17/2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30686276

03/17/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30686276

02/03/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30686276

$450,000

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Public Records for 8 Goldfinch Way

Taxable ValueLand$650,800Additions$597,700Total$1,248,500
Tax Record2025$13,921 ($1,160 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,188 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,495 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,089 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970ZoningRRBCountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:15D B:0127 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Goldfinch Way

This home is within Ipswich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop School
PublicPK to 5

Ipswich Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ipswich High School
Public9 to 12

Paul F Doyon Memorial
PublicPK 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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Listing Courtesy of Realty One Group Nest, Homes & Lifestyles Team; Realty One Group Nest, Sita Greelish; Realty One Group Nest, Jon Growitz

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