Experience the best of Gloucester’s coveted coastal lifestyle in this newly renovated home in a truly spectacular location across from Bass Rocks Golf and Tennis Club and just minutes from Good Harbor Beach. Thoughtfully updated for modern living, this spacious residence offers 4 bedrooms, 1 office, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, including a convenient first-floor primary suite. Designed for effortless entertaining and everyday comfort, the home features a remarkable 700-square-foot covered, wrap-around porch, perfect for enjoying sea breezes, morning coffee, and relaxed gatherings. Above, a 160-square-foot sun deck captures beautiful views of Gloucester Harbor and the Twin Lights, creating an inviting setting for sunset conversations or serene coastal moments. Additional highlights include a detached garage with flexible space above, parking for up to 5 cars, HERS-rated energy performance, and EV Charging Ready infrastructure—an ideal combination of coastal charm, efficiency, and future-ready convenience. Join us for an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, August 23rd 11:00-1:00
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,120 sq ftLot Size
$1,066Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ginger Attaya• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
nice corner lot with garage and accessory dwelling unit. Period details inside.
good ceiling height. Across from golf club. Minutes to Good HarborBeach and Beach club.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
East Gloucester, located between Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann’s Atlantic shoreline, is a seaside and residential Gloucester neighborhood with working-waterfront grit and beach-town calm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Causeway at Eastern Point Boulevard, where lobster boats, bait-and-tackle storefronts, and harbor-view walks set the tempo. Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial anchor local culture with studios, galleries, and maritime history. Streets mix weathered captains’ cottages, shingled seaside homes, and compact multifamily blocks. Stage Fort Park and the HarborWalk frame daily routines with lawns, coves, and long views. Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach bring salt-air afternoons and seasonal bustle.
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Offer insights
45 Beach Rd · $2,200,000
$2.24M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.24M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Storm door(s)
Insulated windows
Total of 7 rooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric water heater
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch
Composite deck
Patio
Corner lot
Ocean frontage / waterview (Harbor)
Approximately 3/10 to 1/2 mile to the beach
Paved road access
Home design
Single family residence
Light gray exterior color
Parking
Detached garage (1 covered garage space)
4 off-street/open parking spaces (5 total parking spaces)
Construction
Shingle roof
Block and granite foundation
Built (approximate year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
Financial info
Active listing
Electricity and solar
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Your summer home awaits in picturesque Gloucester! This 4-bed, 1.5-bath retreat is 1.4 miles from Good Harbor Beach. Enter through the original wood front door into a fireplaced living room with soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. The formal dining room includes a butler’s pantry leading to the well-appointed kitchen. A stunning wrap-around porch is perfect for morning coffee or evening entertaining with sea breezes. Upstairs, find two bedrooms, a half bath, and an enclosed porch for added living space. The butler’s staircase leads to two more bedrooms and a jack-and-jill full bath. Original architectural details throughout preserve the home’s historic character. A detached garage with loft offers excellent storage or workshop potential, complete with plumbing for a bath and kitchenette. This charming summer cottage, full of period detail and thoughtful layout, is ready for its next chapter of coastal memories.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,353 (+3.1%)
$245,100 + $354,800
$599,900
2022
$6,163 (+3.4%)
$213,200 + $312,200
$525,400
2021
$5,959 (+2.7%)
$193,800 + $285,200
$479,000
2020
$5,801 (+3.1%)
$182,700 + $287,800
$470,500
2019
$5,627 (+2.3%)
$182,700 + $260,700
$443,400
2018
$5,498 (+3.0%)
$182,700 + $242,500
$425,200
2017
$5,337 (+4.6%)
$174,100 + $230,500
$404,600
2016
$5,101 (+3.9%)
$165,200 + $209,600
$374,800
2015
$4,909 (+3.4%)
$165,200 + $194,400
$359,600
2014
$4,749 (+1.6%)
$165,200 + $200,700
$365,900
2013
$4,672 (+1.7%)
$164,300 + $205,900
$370,200
2012
$4,592 (+5.2%)
$167,600 + $209,400
$377,000
2011
$4,365 (+5.4%)
$176,500 + $209,400
$385,900
2010
$4,141 (+1.7%)
$180,100 + $214,700
$394,800
2009
$4,072
$189,500 + $234,700
$424,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,063
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,063
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1896803
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gloucester, MA • 01930
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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21
35
22
47
32
55
40
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80
65
77
62
71
57
62
48
52
38
39
26
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 45 Beach Rd
$2,137,584
$62K under list price of $2.20M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $607K to $1.9M.