Location, location, location – says it all for this hidden gem near Niles Beach in East Gloucester – as a full-time residence or summer/weekend getaway less than a half mile to the beach. A meandering paver path leads to this light-filled 3-bedroom, 2 full bath charmer with cathedral ceilings, multiple sets of sliders, skylghts, and huge windows throughout while the wraparound deck is a great gathering spot after a day at the beach or a quiet haven when sipping beverages or stargazing. The easy flow main level, which has a full bathroom, offers hardwood flooring in the great room, kitchen and primary bedroom. Designed for flexibility as well as privacy, one side of the house has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a separate entrance. An oasis of peace and serenity, this beachy property is fully fenced and surrounded by sprawling lawns dotted with colorful plantings. Don’t let this be the “one” that gets away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,666 sq ftLot Size
$681Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Ann & Rick Gloucester Group• J. Barrett & Company
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
7 Lighthouse Way · $773,000
$772K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $772K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
112 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
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Open floorplan
Cathedral ceilings
Exterior access to deck
Balcony/deck off living area
Pendant lighting
Ceiling fan(s)
Insulated windows
Five total rooms
Bedrooms
Main/First level primary bedroom with hardwood flooring, closet, and bay/bow/box windows
Second-level bedroom with skylight, closet, laminate flooring, and bay/bow/box windows
Basement bedroom with closets (including custom built cabinets) and laminate flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
First-floor full bath with tub and shower
First-floor full bath with shower stall
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Bay/bow/box window
Open to living/dining areas
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on first floor with hardwood flooring
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Laminate (bedrooms)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Window cooling unit(s)
Exterior features
Deck
Located on a level lot in a cul-de-sac
Near harbor and ocean with 1/10 to 3/10 mile to beach; public beach ownership
Home design
Single family residence
Light blue exterior color
Parking
Three off-street parking spaces
Deeded parking
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (approximate year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 Amp electric service
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, golf, medical facility, laundromat, highway access, house of worship, marina, and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Adorable bungalow set on a private cul-de-sac in coveted East Gloucester, minutes to Niles Beach. Fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean, spend afternoons puttering around your large yard surrounded by beautiful gardens, or head to Niles for a lazy beach day. This house is set up to entertain, invite guests to dine on your expansive deck, or join you inside to the open living/dining and kitchen area. Once you enter you are met with beamed cathedral ceilings, pristine hardwood floors, and a wall of windows letting the outside in. On the main level, you will also find the primary bedroom tucked away, and a full bathroom. Easy one floor living makes this a rare find. 2nd bedroom and 3rd bedroom/office/den and bathroom tucked away in the back of the house can be divided into a separate living space or simply give your guests privacy with their own entrance and patio. This home offers flexibility for many life stages; a family home, retirement retreat, summer getaway, or rental income.
Public Records
Jun 30, 1995
Sold
$134,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1987
Sold
$150,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,533 (+4.1%)
$288,200 + $234,300
$522,500
2022
$5,313 (+2.7%)
$250,700 + $202,200
$452,900
2021
$5,175 (+16.2%)
$227,900 + $188,100
$416,000
2020
$4,452 (+0.6%)
$186,900 + $174,200
$361,100
2019
$4,425 (+1.5%)
$186,900 + $161,800
$348,700
2018
$4,359 (+16.8%)
$186,900 + $150,200
$337,100
2017
$3,733 (+5.4%)
$140,300 + $142,700
$283,000
2016
$3,543 (+4.1%)
$140,800 + $119,500
$260,300
2015
$3,402 (+8.9%)
$140,800 + $108,400
$249,200
2014
$3,124 (+1.2%)
$140,800 + $99,900
$240,700
2013
$3,088 (+0.6%)
$138,400 + $106,300
$244,700
2012
$3,069 (+6.0%)
$141,200 + $110,800
$252,000
2011
$2,894 (+5.7%)
$148,700 + $107,200
$255,900
2010
$2,739
$151,800 + $109,300
$261,100
2009
$2,737
$159,700 + $125,400
$285,100
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,135
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,135
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1900304
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 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
89/ 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.
9.3 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7 Lighthouse Way
$747,306
$26K under list price of $773K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $479K to $755K.