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979 & 979R Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
About this home
Wow, nine (9) acres of land in beautiful Lanesville steps to Plum Cove Beach. There are endless possibilities for this property. The original Circa 1860 Farmhouse with craftsmanship, fir floors, wainscoting, moldings. New roof in 2020, needs updating and restoration, currently rented, limited access to the house. There are two roomy bedrooms on the second floor, and one small twin bed size room. Land consists of two (2) lots, one 5 acres and one 4 acres. There is 132 feet of frontage, a side lot 10' Right of Way, depth is approximately 1,095 linear feet. Zoning is mixed R20 and R80, some wetlands on the premises. Elevated areas do have ocean views. Please see attached surveys. Seasonal ocean views and spectacular sunsets!
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Sale history for 979 & 979R Washington St
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$660/sq ft
$793/sq ft
Tax history for 979 & 979R Washington St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 196
- Length: 14
- Width: 14
- Level: Second
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 196
- Length: 14
- Width: 14
- Level: Second
- Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 80
- Length: 8
- Width: 10
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: First
- Living Room Information
- Area: 224
- Length: 16
- Width: 14
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 196
- Length: 14
- Width: 14
- Level: First
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 121
- Length: 11
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Closet, Study
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,134
- Foundation Area: 924
- Foundation Details: Granite
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: White
- Lead Paint: Yes
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Garden
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 8.96
- Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- ViewYN: Has View
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Frontage Length: 132
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,286
- Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Just up from Plum Cove Beach & softball field!
- UnparsedAddress: 979 & 979R Washington St, Gloucester MA 01930
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 3.9 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Essex County
- APN: 1901294
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 1
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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