246 Western Avenue

Gloucester, MA 01930

$720,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,370 Sq. Ft.
$304 / Sq. Ft.
2,370
Sq. Ft.
$304
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Gracious and inviting Colonial home with deeded water views and access. Enter the house from the delightful bridge built over incredible gardens and natural outcroppings. Large front entry, 4 working fireplaces, 4+ bedrooms, home office, period details galore. 600 feet from your backyard brings you down to the beach at lovely Freshwater Cove to sun and swim. The large dining room opens with French doors to a wonderful covered porch with views. Out the back door and behold a spectacular yard with...Gracious and inviting Colonial home with deeded water views and access. Enter the house from the delightful bridge built over incredible gardens and natural outcroppings. Large front entry, 4 working fireplaces, 4+ bedrooms, home office, period details galore. 600 feet from your backyard brings you down to the beach at lovely Freshwater Cove to sun and swim. The large dining room opens with French doors to a wonderful covered porch with views. Out the back door and behold a spectacular yard with rock garden, privacy foliage, wonderful lawn, and new tasteful Reeds Ferry shed. With room to work and live, this charming homes beckons new owners to enjoy it like the present ones have. Meticulously cared for, including newer heating system, roof, septic, electric and more.
  1. Listed by Barbara Dugan • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Property Details for 246 Western Avenue

Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Barbara Dugan

Sold By Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, William Rochford

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:07 AM

Property Details for 246 Western Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #71882094
Days on Market75
Taxes$8,691 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Barbara Dugan

Sold By Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, William Rochford

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Building Information for 246 Western Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,161 SF

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$4,654 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,929

Property Taxes

$724

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 246 Western Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2370.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Gloucester High
  • Middle School: O'maley Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den, Entry Hall, Home Office, Library, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 260.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 20.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 225.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 22.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 196.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 210.0
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4235316
  • Assessments: $636,700
  • Block: 26
  • Book: 22184
  • Lot: 00
  • Map: 204
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: R-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1064.0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 246 Western Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 246 Western Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$427,000Additions$753,200Total$1,180,200
Tax Record2024$11,483 ($957 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,532 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,532 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt456 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,161 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR-20CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0204 B:0026 L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 246 Western Avenue

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
West Parish
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'maley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Barbara Dugan

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