With its exceptional Third Cliff location, this much admired Nantucket Colonial is steps to Peggotty Beach, Third Cliff 'Spit', scenic Scituate harbor, and commuter rail station. Step inside to discover a gracious home filled with charm and character. Open floor plan, light, bright dining room with vaulted ceiling and sky lights; updated eat in kitchen with granite and stainless; entertainment sized family room with fireplace and sliders opens to expansive deck and level, private back yard and play area. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The fully finished walk out lower level provides plenty of room and privacy for extended family, guests, and summer fun. Full kitchen, living/dining area, bedroom, and bath with separate entrance. There is plenty of storage space, closets, built ins, and a garden shed perfect for storing surfboards and bikes. Move-in condition with natural gas heat, no flood insurance, town sewer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$450Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Rosemary Sullivan• Conway - Hingham
Bought with Elaine Cole• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cohasset
Interior Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Slider, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen, Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,946
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,738
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Driftway to Kent to Gilson
UnparsedAddress: 96 Gilson Rd, Scituate MA 02066
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,722
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Plymouth County
APN: 2337589S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Jenkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Gates Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Scituate High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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
$1.26M – $1.53M
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