This home's estimate is 30.9% higher than the average sale price ($927K) of 6 comparable homes.
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12 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
About this home
Good Harbor Beach neighborhood on Brier Neck. Year round 1924 cottage renovated in 1979 including foundation. Original Fireplace and Fir floors. View of ocean, beach, and Salt Island. Four plus bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wood floors, porch, and fireplace. Wonderful vacation home. Well maintained with updated systems.
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Sale history for 12 Palfrey Rd
$333/sq ft
$361/sq ft
Tax history for 12 Palfrey Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 130
- Length: 10
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 90
- Length: 9
- Width: 10
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 120
- Length: 10
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 120
- Length: 10
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom #5 Information
- Level: First
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 77
- Length: 7
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 40
- Length: 4
- Width: 10
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Area: 20
- Length: 4
- Width: 5
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Living Room Information
- Area: 325
- Length: 13
- Width: 25
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Family Room Information
- Level: First
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 156
- Length: 12
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 180
- Length: 12
- Width: 15
- Level: First
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry
- Basement Information
- Basement: Partial
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 10
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,800
- Foundation Area: 780
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Gray
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Has Waterview
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Features: Easements
- Frontage Length: 50
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,657.72
- Tax Year: 2005
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
- Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
- Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
- HOA Information
- Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
- Location Information
- Directions: Thatcher to Rockport to Palfrey
- UnparsedAddress: 12 Palfrey Road, Gloucester MA 01930
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,872
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Essex County
- APN: 1902424
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 3
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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