This oceanfront estate looks out over the Atlantic to the Twin Lights and beyond. Situated on 1.09 acres between the Atlantic and the Bass Rocks Golf course the property is 1 mile from Eastern Point and Braces Cove. A dramatic entrance with marble flooring, soaring ceilings and a winding staircase leads to ocean facing living and dining rooms and sumptuous primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, deep soaking tub and of course lush views. A few special features include a first-floor bedroom suite, attached 3-car garage with oversize bays, wine cellar and tasting room, custom kitchen with Cherry cabinetry and breakfast room, and state of the art systems throughout. The spectacular grounds are landscaped with flowering shrubs and plantings and include several outdoor living spaces to soak up the sun and sea breeze. Close to Boston, this oceanfront oasis is near world-renowned beaches, art colony at Rocky Neck, and amazing restaurants where the seafood is fresh off the boat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lanse Robb• LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea
This oceanfront estate looks out over the Atlantic to the Twin Lights and beyond. Situated on 1.09 acres between the Atlantic and the Bass Rocks Golf course the property is 1 mile from Eastern Point and Braces Cove. A dramatic entrance with marble flooring, soaring ceilings and a winding staircase leads to ocean facing living and dining rooms and sumptuous primary bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, deep soaking tub and of course lush views. A few special features include a first-floor bedroom suite, attached 3-car garage with oversize bays, wine cellar and tasting room, custom kitchen with Cherry cabinetry and breakfast room, and state of the art systems throughout. The spectacular grounds are landscaped with flowering shrubs and plantings and include several outdoor living spaces to soak up the sun and sea breeze. Close to Boston, this oceanfront oasis is near world-renowned beaches, art colony at Rocky Neck, and amazing restaurants where the seafood is fresh off the boat.
MLS PIN #72203836
Oct 27, 2017
Sold
$3,850,000
$456/sq ft
Sep 28, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 26, 2017
Listed
$4,600,000
$545/sq ft
+16
Inspired by the glorious estates of Europe, Terra Firma is a sophisticated and luxurious retreat that reflects that magical merging of inspiration and architecture. Created with elegant materials that were masterfully hand-crafted, the estate is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship featuring granite flooring with radiant heating, cherry doors and cabinetry, intricately created moldings and ceiling features, imported fireplace mantels from Italy, exquisite crystal chandeliers, and more. Sprawling entertaining spaces flow from one room to the next with grace and flexibility. Multiple outdoor living spaces are surrounded by professionally-landscaped grounds make way to a vast and expansive ocean views. Positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and Bass Rocks Golf Course, this European-inspired is the crème de la crème in prestigious Gloucester estates.
Public Records
Sep 29, 1998
Sold
$325,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1998
Sold
$350,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 8, 1995
Sold
$54,567
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$37,036 (−4.5%)
$1,478,900 + $2,018,400
$3,497,300
2022
$38,772 (+0.7%)
$1,287,000 + $2,018,400
$3,305,400
2021
$38,506 (−2.8%)
$1,170,800 + $1,924,500
$3,095,300
2020
$39,599 (−4.5%)
$1,170,800 + $2,040,800
$3,211,600
2019
$41,485 (+17.2%)
$1,116,300 + $2,152,800
$3,269,100
2018
$35,392
$1,089,100 + $1,648,100
$2,737,200
2017
$35,420 (−0.6%)
$1,037,300 + $1,648,100
$2,685,400
2016
$35,651 (+0.6%)
$992,100 + $1,627,400
$2,619,500
2015
$35,449 (−4.0%)
$969,600 + $1,627,400
$2,597,000
2014
$36,910 (−9.5%)
$969,600 + $1,874,000
$2,843,600
2013
$40,792 (+11.0%)
$952,500 + $2,279,800
$3,232,300
2012
$36,741 (+6.4%)
$736,700 + $2,279,800
$3,016,500
2011
$34,543 (+10.9%)
$774,400 + $2,279,800
$3,054,200
2010
$31,141 (+9.9%)
$789,200 + $2,179,400
$2,968,600
2009
$28,329
$831,100 + $2,119,800
$2,950,900
Tax history for 129 Atlantic Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$37,036 (−4.5%)
$1,478,900 + $2,018,400
$3,497,300
2022
$38,772 (+0.7%)
$1,287,000 + $2,018,400
$3,305,400
2021
$38,506 (−2.8%)
$1,170,800 + $1,924,500
$3,095,300
2020
$39,599 (−4.5%)
$1,170,800 + $2,040,800
$3,211,600
2019
$41,485 (+17.2%)
$1,116,300 + $2,152,800
$3,269,100
2018
$35,392
$1,089,100 + $1,648,100
$2,737,200
2017
$35,420 (−0.6%)
$1,037,300 + $1,648,100
$2,685,400
2016
$35,651 (+0.6%)
$992,100 + $1,627,400
$2,619,500
2015
$35,449 (−4.0%)
$969,600 + $1,627,400
$2,597,000
2014
$36,910 (−9.5%)
$969,600 + $1,874,000
$2,843,600
2013
$40,792 (+11.0%)
$952,500 + $2,279,800
$3,232,300
2012
$36,741 (+6.4%)
$736,700 + $2,279,800
$3,016,500
2011
$34,543 (+10.9%)
$774,400 + $2,279,800
$3,054,200
2010
$31,141 (+9.9%)
$789,200 + $2,179,400
$2,968,600
2009
$28,329
$831,100 + $2,119,800
$2,950,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
8,443
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1897440
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 23, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 15
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Driveway