Leave the car at home and enjoy the best of Beverly from this exceptionally convenient location, with downtown, beaches, parks, cafés, entertainment, and the commuter rail all nearby. Just moments from the Cove and Lynch Park, this thoughtfully maintained home offers three bedrooms—one on each level—and a flexible layout ideal for everyday living, guests, or extended family. The spacious second-floor primary suite is filled with natural light and features a private bath and generous walk-in closet. The updated eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, water filtration, disposal, and a slider to the deck and backyard—perfect for casual dining and summer entertaining. The finished lower level includes a comfortable carpeted room currently used as a guest bedroom, with direct walk-out access to the beautifully established yard. Mature fruit trees, native plantings, and a vegetable garden create a private and inviting outdoor setting. A distinctive glass-door vestibule separates the main living spaces from the upper and lower levels, providing added privacy for guests or extended stays. Additional features include abundant lower-level storage, laundry hookups, and three mini-split systems for year-round heating and cooling. A hybrid smart water heater for efficiency. With downtown Beverly, the coastline, and commuter rail service to Boston all nearby, this well-cared-for home offers flexible living in a location that makes it easy to enjoy all that Beverly has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2,100 sq ftLot Size
$485Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Susan Schale Team• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Downtown, located between Beverly Harbor and Beverly Farms, is a historic and walkable Beverly neighborhood with a commuter-rail spine and a waterfront edge. Cabot Street and Rantoul Street concentrate the neighborhood’s character, where independent cafes, galleries, and small storefronts line the blocks near the theater marquee. The Cabot anchors the cultural calendar with live music and film in a restored venue. Montserrat College of Art’s galleries add a studio-minded pulse to the streetscape. Brick commercial buildings and compact side streets frame a day-to-night rhythm around restaurants and bakeries. Pocket parks and the harborfront set a salt-air backdrop for errands and evening strolls.
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Market insights
8 May St · $629,000
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$629,000
Median sale price in this area is $755,937. (20% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closet in the second-floor primary bedroom
Ceiling fan and overhead lighting in the primary bedroom
Closet, vestibule, cable hookup, and overhead lighting in the living room
Upgraded kitchen cabinets and overhead lighting
Internet availability unknown
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: one on the first floor, one on the second floor, and one in the basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, on the first and second floors
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, second dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup in the basement
Flooring
Wood, hardwood, and vinyl flooring
Laminate kitchen flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard, heat pump, and natural gas heating
Heat pump and ductless cooling
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Porch and deck
Walk to the bay, harbor, and ocean; public beach 3/10 to 1/2 mile away
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Two off-street paved parking spaces
Construction
Approximate year built
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers
Utilities for electric range and gas oven
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, parks, walking and jogging trails, medical facilities, bike paths, a marina, schools, a T-station, a university, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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Absolutely fabulous renovation by North Shore designer includes a new granite and stainless kitchen and second floor Master suite with private bath! New Energy Star insulated windows, first floor tiled bath, new high ceilings as well as all new and refinished flooring. Simply said, its all done perfectly! Fresh landscaping and a new privacy fence make this sweet yard wonderful for pets in the city. Located in the heart of downtown Beverly just moments from the beach, cafe's, train, you name it!
MLS PIN #71482648
Apr 26, 2013
Sold
$145,000
$112/sq ft
Feb 19, 2013
Contingent
—
Feb 14, 2013
Listed
$160,000
$123/sq ft
+27
Colonial dwelling located within easy access to beach, commuter rail and local shopping. It features rear deck, 1.5 baths, partially finished basement and yard. Bring your own ideas and make it a great home!
MLS PIN #70094329
Mar 18, 2005
Sold
$243,900
$188/sq ft
Feb 14, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2004
Listed
$235,900
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,296 (+3.0%)
$226,700 + $243,600
$470,300
2022
$5,141 (+3.6%)
$178,800 + $243,600
$422,400
2021
$4,964 (+7.1%)
$170,900 + $220,000
$390,900
2020
$4,633 (+9.5%)
$141,100 + $220,000
$361,100
2019
$4,230 (+8.2%)
$107,800 + $212,400
$320,200
2018
$3,910 (+3.5%)
$87,800 + $199,700
$287,500
2017
$3,778 (−0.8%)
$64,900 + $199,700
$264,600
2016
$3,808 (+2.0%)
$64,900 + $199,700
$264,600
2015
$3,734 (+8.8%)
$64,900 + $199,700
$264,600
2014
$3,431 (+44.6%)
$49,900 + $192,400
$242,300
2013
$2,372 (+6.6%)
$36,800 + $137,100
$173,900
2012
$2,226 (+4.5%)
$40,400 + $131,200
$171,600
2011
$2,130 (+2.3%)
$40,400 + $131,200
$171,600
2010
$2,082 (−3.7%)
$47,800 + $131,200
$179,000
2009
$2,162
$67,900 + $131,200
$199,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
974
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
974
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
4180784
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
CC2
NHL
Central Business Cabot Districts
The CC2 Central Business Cabot Districts are established to provide principally for a central commercial business district.
Zone overlays
EXPANDED FISH FLAKE HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Tavern / bar / nightclub / micro-Brewery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mixed use building
Office
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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
2.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8 May St
$626,413
$2,587 under list price of $629K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $590K to $695K.