Are you looking for convenient location, condo alternative, and a peek at the water? LOOK NO FURTHER! This 2-bedroom/1-bathroom home is located in Beverly's Goat Hill neighborhood and enjoys easy access to the Beverly-Salem Bridge. Within a short distance, one can enjoy parks, beaches, marinas, dining, and a Commuter Rail stop for the Boston-Newburyport/Rockport line. Pleasant View Beach and Gillis Park are just 1/10 of a mile up the street. With warmer weather just a few months away, it is easy to envision spending time in the yard with terraced patio and garden areas. The home features wood floors, natural gas for heat, hot water, and kitchen range, newer cabinets, and a reclaimed wood decorative wall in the living room.
New England style Cape home with some peeks of Danvers & Bass Rivers. Great layout offering fireplaced living room, eat in kitchen, office room and full bath on the first level. Second level consists of 2 bedrooms with open hallway area. Some wood floors. Full walkout basement. Goat Hill is a wonderful commuter location and also offering Gillis Park which is a neighborhood park offering swimming off the Bass River. This home requires updates but will be well worth the effort.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,932 (+3.3%)
$276,800 + $161,200
$438,000
2022
$4,773
$247,200 + $145,000
$392,200
2021
$4,771 (+4.1%)
$247,200 + $128,500
$375,700
2020
$4,584 (+3.5%)
$228,800 + $128,500
$357,300
2019
$4,431 (+1.3%)
$212,200 + $123,200
$335,400
2018
$4,375 (+11.2%)
$212,200 + $109,500
$321,700
2017
$3,936 (−0.8%)
$166,100 + $109,500
$275,600
2016
$3,966 (−6.6%)
$166,100 + $109,500
$275,600
2015
$4,247 (+10.5%)
$166,100 + $134,900
$301,000
2014
$3,843 (+3.8%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2013
$3,702 (+5.2%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2012
$3,520 (+4.5%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2011
$3,368 (+4.5%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2010
$3,222 (+7.1%)
$142,100 + $134,900
$277,000
2009
$3,008
$142,100 + $134,900
$277,000
Tax history for 5 Porter St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,932 (+3.3%)
$276,800 + $161,200
$438,000
2022
$4,773
$247,200 + $145,000
$392,200
2021
$4,771 (+4.1%)
$247,200 + $128,500
$375,700
2020
$4,584 (+3.5%)
$228,800 + $128,500
$357,300
2019
$4,431 (+1.3%)
$212,200 + $123,200
$335,400
2018
$4,375 (+11.2%)
$212,200 + $109,500
$321,700
2017
$3,936 (−0.8%)
$166,100 + $109,500
$275,600
2016
$3,966 (−6.6%)
$166,100 + $109,500
$275,600
2015
$4,247 (+10.5%)
$166,100 + $134,900
$301,000
2014
$3,843 (+3.8%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2013
$3,702 (+5.2%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2012
$3,520 (+4.5%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2011
$3,368 (+4.5%)
$136,500 + $134,900
$271,400
2010
$3,222 (+7.1%)
$142,100 + $134,900
$277,000
2009
$3,008
$142,100 + $134,900
$277,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,500
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,134
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
4179403
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Apr 3, 2025.
R6
One Family And Two Family Residential District
The R-6 One-Family and Two-Family District is established to provide for single-family and two-family residences at urban density on small-sized lots minimum of 6,000 sq ft. Related recreational, agricultural, and educational facilities are allowed under special conditions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Museum / gallery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,134
Foundation Details: Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,771
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take 1A to Congress St then right turn onto Porter St
UnparsedAddress: 5 Porter St, Beverly MA 01915
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Essex County
APN: 4179403
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 3, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Beverly School District website to verify.
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Public K-4 • 0.7mi
7/10
Briscoe Middle School
Public 5-8 • 1.7mi
6/10
Carlton Elementary School
Public K-5 • 0.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Beverly, MA • 01915
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $676,000
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