OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2023 for $2.7M

$2,274,303

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,409/mo

Land

•

1.19

acres (lot)

53 Folly Point Rd Lot 1, Gloucester, MA 01930

About this home

The only buildable, oceanfront parcel of land currently available for sale on the North Shore. Located in Gloucester’s Folly Cove on Folly Point Road with panoramic, bold ocean views towards Halibut Point State Park and Maine. This elevated, dramatic site features an approval not required (ANR) building lot at 1.19± acres . The city sewer and electricity are at located at the street. This beautiful oceanfront parcel of land is perched high above sea level; feel the breeze of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying marine life and panoramic vistas. A once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream house or family compound in this very private area on Cape Ann with unobstructed ocean views. Adjacent lot 2 also available for sale.

Vacant landProperty Type

1.19 acresLot Size

$1,911,179Price/Acres

Listed by Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

Bought with Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

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•Source:MLS PIN #72992648

Redfin Estimate

$2,274,303

$476K since sold in June 2023$1.2M since August

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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,500,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,587 sq ft
13 Phillips Ave, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$950,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
22 Woodbury St, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$4,805,000
C
5 beds6 baths5,526 sq ft
77 Norwood Hts, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,168 sq ft
32 Haven Ave, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$831,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,423 sq ft
184 Granite St, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,699,001
F
3 beds2.5 baths3,970 sq ft
8 Schooner Rdg, Gloucester, MA 01930

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$91,589

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Market trends in 01930, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$725K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 28 HRS AGO
$749,900
3 beds2 baths1,854 sq ft
49 Woodward Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
NEW 29 HRS AGO
$579,000
2 beds1.5 baths900 sq ft
1105 Washington, Gloucester, MA 01930
OPEN SUN, 10:30AM TO 12PM
$599,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,336 sq ft
4 Lynwood, Gloucester, MA 01930
$875,000
5 beds2 baths2,530 sq ft
1 Granite Ct, Gloucester, MA 01930
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$284,900
2 beds1 bath647 sq ft
16 Cleveland Pl #8, Gloucester, MA 01930
OPEN SEP 13, 12PM TO 2PM
$2,100,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,100 sq ft
8 Orchard Rd Unit B, Gloucester, MA 01930
$325,000
Studio1 bath955 sq ft
27 Washington St #27, Gloucester, MA 01930
$699,000
4 beds2 baths1,933 sq ft
20 Marble St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Sale history for 53 Folly Point Rd Lot 1

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,051 (+3.8%)

$2,176,700

2022

$22,208 (+3.6%)

$1,893,300

2021

$21,432 (+0.9%)

$1,722,800

2020

$21,242 (+1.9%)

$1,722,800

2019

$20,846 (−35.7%)

$1,642,700

2018

$32,396 (+1.1%)

$1,602,600 + $902,900

$2,505,500

2017

$32,046 (+2.7%)

$1,526,700 + $902,900

$2,429,600

2016

$31,212 (+3.7%)

$1,460,400 + $832,900

$2,293,300

2015

$30,112 (+7.0%)

$1,427,300 + $778,700

$2,206,000

2014

$28,138 (+7.0%)

$1,427,300 + $740,500

$2,167,800

2013

$26,298 (+7.2%)

$1,369,900 + $713,900

$2,083,800

2012

$24,528 (+3.8%)

$1,271,800 + $742,000

$2,013,800

2011

$23,620 (+1.3%)

$1,337,800 + $750,600

$2,088,400

2010

$23,313 (+10.1%)

$1,438,800 + $783,600

$2,222,400

2009

$21,178

$1,440,000 + $766,000

$2,206,000

Tax history for 53 Folly Point Rd Lot 1

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,051 (+3.8%)

$2,176,700

2022

$22,208 (+3.6%)

$1,893,300

2021

$21,432 (+0.9%)

$1,722,800

2020

$21,242 (+1.9%)

$1,722,800

2019

$20,846 (−35.7%)

$1,642,700

2018

$32,396 (+1.1%)

$1,602,600 + $902,900

$2,505,500

2017

$32,046 (+2.7%)

$1,526,700 + $902,900

$2,429,600

2016

$31,212 (+3.7%)

$1,460,400 + $832,900

$2,293,300

2015

$30,112 (+7.0%)

$1,427,300 + $778,700

$2,206,000

2014

$28,138 (+7.0%)

$1,427,300 + $740,500

$2,167,800

2013

$26,298 (+7.2%)

$1,369,900 + $713,900

$2,083,800

2012

$24,528 (+3.8%)

$1,271,800 + $742,000

$2,013,800

2011

$23,620 (+1.3%)

$1,337,800 + $750,600

$2,088,400

2010

$23,313 (+10.1%)

$1,438,800 + $783,600

$2,222,400

2009

$21,178

$1,440,000 + $766,000

$2,206,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.55 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

1901010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 3, 2024.

Property details

Exterior

Property Information
PropertySubType: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.19
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,208
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Gas: Other (See Remarks)
Sewer: At Street
Water Source: At Street
Electric: At Street

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Rt 127 turn left on Folly Point Road; lot is on the right
UnparsedAddress: 53 Folly Point Rd Lot 1, Gloucester MA 01930

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.55 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1901010

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 3, 2024

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Plum Cove School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Gloucester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Gloucester, MA • 01930

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Estimated sale price

$2.16M – $2.62M

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Home values near 53 Folly Point Rd Lot 1

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2036 Sq. Ft.	$1,101,671
10 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2231 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,768
12 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3233 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4851 Sq. Ft.	$3,589,994
1 Folly Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4326 Sq. Ft.	$3,978,430

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