BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JAN 5, 2018

Off market jan 2018 for $696K

$1,126,476

•

1,900

sq ft

7 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

About this home

Nestled between Good Harbor and Long Beaches on Brier Neck, you’ll find the “1/2 Way Café,” a charming year-round Cottage with ocean views. This sunny home features high ceilings and pickled oak floors on the main level that consists of 2 bedrooms and a full bath, an eat-in kitchen with dining area and pantry, and a fireplaced living room with picture window to take in the views. Offering a fantastic roof top deck and an outdoor shower on the upper level, this home has a lower level with high ceilings, washer/dryer hookup, and a ¾ bath that can be transformed into additional living space. Set on a good-sized lot, this property has a substantial footprint allowing for great expansion potential. No hassle city water/sewer. Your choice to renovate or keep cute as is!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,280 sq ftLot Size

$593Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Tony Wright Redfin Corp.

Listed by Lynda Hemeon • Lux Realty North Shore

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72227880

Redfin Estimate

$1,126,476

$430K since sold in January 2018$21K since September

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 112.2% higher than the average sale price ($531K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$505,000
A
2 beds1 bath676 sq ft
42 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$620,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,015 sq ft
173 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$375,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths912 sq ft
89 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$622,000
D
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
26 Linden Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$565,000
E
3 beds1 bath924 sq ft
6 Parker St, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$498,800
F
2 beds2 baths1,001 sq ft
3 Rockland St, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Market trends in 01930, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$700K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 27 HRS AGO
$4,129,500
3 beds2 baths2,708 sq ft
5 Roberts Ct, Gloucester, MA 01930
$1,875,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,100 sq ft
24 Grapevine Unit A, Gloucester, MA 01930
$629,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,043 sq ft
19 Atlantic Rd Unit 12T, Gloucester, MA 01930
$2,200,000
4 beds4.5 baths3,694 sq ft
4 Stanwood Pt Unit A, Gloucester, MA 01930
$550,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,349 sq ft
273 Washington St #2, Gloucester, MA 01930
$868,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,187 sq ft
318 Essex Ave Unit A, Gloucester, MA 01930
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,499,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
13 Hammond St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930
$1,149,000
8 beds3.5 baths3,831 sq ft
368 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
$729,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,108 sq ft
37 Hartz St, Gloucester, MA 01930
$849,000
6 beds2 baths2,621 sq ft
6 Mystic Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Sale history for 7 Palfrey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,318 (+5.5%)

$484,900 + $300,600

$785,500

2022

$7,887 (+2.9%)

$421,800 + $250,600

$672,400

2021

$7,664 (+23.0%)

$383,400 + $232,700

$616,100

2020

$6,229 (+12.8%)

$317,500 + $187,700

$505,200

2019

$5,524 (+2.2%)

$255,700 + $179,600

$435,300

2018

$5,407 (+2.8%)

$255,700 + $162,500

$418,200

2017

$5,261 (+6.2%)

$243,500 + $155,400

$398,900

2016

$4,955 (−1.4%)

$231,200 + $132,900

$364,100

2015

$5,023 (+8.9%)

$239,100 + $128,900

$368,000

2014

$4,612 (+3.4%)

$239,100 + $116,200

$355,300

2013

$4,462 (+3.1%)

$244,100 + $109,500

$353,600

2012

$4,326 (+3.8%)

$248,900 + $106,300

$355,200

2011

$4,167 (+5.7%)

$262,100 + $106,300

$368,400

2010

$3,942 (+1.7%)

$267,600 + $108,200

$375,800

2009

$3,877

$281,700 + $122,200

$403,900

Tax history for 7 Palfrey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,318 (+5.5%)

$484,900 + $300,600

$785,500

2022

$7,887 (+2.9%)

$421,800 + $250,600

$672,400

2021

$7,664 (+23.0%)

$383,400 + $232,700

$616,100

2020

$6,229 (+12.8%)

$317,500 + $187,700

$505,200

2019

$5,524 (+2.2%)

$255,700 + $179,600

$435,300

2018

$5,407 (+2.8%)

$255,700 + $162,500

$418,200

2017

$5,261 (+6.2%)

$243,500 + $155,400

$398,900

2016

$4,955 (−1.4%)

$231,200 + $132,900

$364,100

2015

$5,023 (+8.9%)

$239,100 + $128,900

$368,000

2014

$4,612 (+3.4%)

$239,100 + $116,200

$355,300

2013

$4,462 (+3.1%)

$244,100 + $109,500

$353,600

2012

$4,326 (+3.8%)

$248,900 + $106,300

$355,200

2011

$4,167 (+5.7%)

$262,100 + $106,300

$368,400

2010

$3,942 (+1.7%)

$267,600 + $108,200

$375,800

2009

$3,877

$281,700 + $122,200

$403,900

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,280

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,900

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1902428

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 996
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: natural

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Other (See Remarks)
Has Waterview
Ocean

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,261.49
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Thatcher Road to Witham Street to Salt Island left onto Palfrey
UnparsedAddress: 7 Palfrey Road, Gloucester MA 01930

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1902428
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 25, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

East Veterans Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

5/10

Gloucester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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

6/10 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

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.07M – $1.30M

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Home values near 7 Palfrey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,118
12 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,207,150

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1915 Sq. Ft.	$891,617
5 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3452 Sq. Ft.	$1,862,608

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3038 Sq. Ft.	$1,230,181
3 Palfrey Rd, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$787,577

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