Cozy rustic 1 BR 1 BA year round Cottage in need of some updating but in prime East Gloucester neighborhood! Great location in an area of many multi-million dollar homes! Close to Niles Beach, Rocky Neck art galleries, shops, restaurants, boat marinas, Gloucester Stage Co. theater, Bass Rocks, Good Harbor Beach and Eastern Point! Owners have obtained approvals from Gloucester Zoning Board and Conservation Commission for your construction of an approximately 2968 Sq. Ft. 3-4 BR, 2.5 BA Craftsman style single family home featuring 1st floor primary BR and bath designed for age in place living! All utilities on site include city water, city sewer, natural gas, electric and cable. Renovate and expand existing cottage or build new depending on your needs!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,245 sq ftLot Size
$756Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lane Team• North Shore's Gold Coast Realty
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
5 Grapevine Rd · $459,000
$460K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $460K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.6%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Closet - double
Total of 4 rooms
Has a fireplace in the living room
Wood and vinyl flooring
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor with double closet and vinyl flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the first floor with shower stall and vinyl flooring
Kitchen
Wood flooring
Refrigerator included
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater and water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas
Exterior features
Patio
Gentle sloping to level yard
Harbor nearby and within walking distance to a beach (3/10 to 1/2 mile), public beach access
Paved road frontage (50 ft)
Home design
Single family residence
Red exterior color
Parking
One off-street parking space on stone/gravel
Total of 1 parking space
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Asphalt/composition shingle roof
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers and 100 Amp service
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, marina, public schools, and T-Station
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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New construction opportunity in prime East Gloucester neighborhood! This shovel ready lot has all Gloucester Zoning Board and Conservation Commission approvals for your construction of an approximately 2968 SF 3-4 BR 2.5 Bath Craftsman style single family home! Includes custom architect's plans for the home that received approvals from both boards. Home design offers a first floor primary BR, closet and bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, dining room, living room, and 1/2 bath. This home is perfect for age in place! Second floor design offers 2 additional BR's, an office/study or 4th BR, full bath and both an extra storage room and a sep. utility room. Design also includes a front porch and carport. Great location in an area of many multi-million dollar homes! Close to Niles Beach, Rocky Neck art galleries, shops, restaurants, boat marinas, Gloucester Stage Co. theater, Bass Rocks and Eastern Point! All utilities on site include city sewer, city water, natural gas, electricity and cable
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,950 (+4.9%)
$226,300 + $146,700
$373,000
2022
$3,767 (+1.1%)
$196,800 + $124,300
$321,100
2021
$3,727 (+10.4%)
$178,900 + $120,700
$299,600
2020
$3,376 (+1.1%)
$168,700 + $105,100
$273,800
2019
$3,339 (+1.7%)
$168,700 + $94,400
$263,100
2018
$3,284 (+2.7%)
$168,700 + $85,300
$254,000
2017
$3,199 (+7.0%)
$160,700 + $81,800
$242,500
2016
$2,989 (+0.6%)
$152,400 + $67,200
$219,600
2015
$2,972 (+11.9%)
$152,400 + $65,300
$217,700
2014
$2,657 (−0.1%)
$152,400 + $52,300
$204,700
2013
$2,660 (+1.2%)
$160,800 + $50,000
$210,800
2012
$2,628 (+3.5%)
$164,100 + $51,700
$215,800
2011
$2,538 (+4.5%)
$172,700 + $51,700
$224,400
2010
$2,429 (+0.9%)
$176,300 + $55,300
$231,600
2009
$2,407
$185,600 + $65,100
$250,700
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
607
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
607
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1900294
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gloucester, MA • 01930
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Gloucester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Grapevine Rd
$436,847
$22K under list price of $459K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $270K to $580K.