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42 Commonwealth Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

$605,800

Last sold 07/17/2006 for $297K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,727

    Sqft ($172/Sqft)

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About 42 Commonwealth Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,926 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
This cozy 10 room single family home has 3 bedrooms. The kitchen features a new stove and refigerator. The electical & heating systems have been updated. This home has been cared for in the same family for over 50 years. Also, it offers off street parking and a detached garage, all located on a desirable corner lot. Plus this affordable home is close to the Boulevard, commuter train, beaches, and restaurants.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Gregg Parsons
Listing Office - Century 21 N. Shore By The Sea
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#70338595 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Central, Hot Water, Oil
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 70338595
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1727
Lot Size (SqFt) 3926
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
Annual Property Tax 2107
Year Built 1900
Interior
Primary Bathroom No
Total # of Bathrooms 1
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full
# Full Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Bedroom 3 Ceiling Fan(s)
Bedroom 2 Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement Partial
Family Room Flooring - Hardwood, 11
Living Room Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room First
Total # of Rooms 10
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features Sun Room, Play Room, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Roof Shingle
Construction Frame
# Covered Spaces 1
Parking Desc Detached, Off Street
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Patio/ Porch Porch - Enclosed
Lot Desc Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Water Source Public, City/Town Water
Location
Waterfront Harbor, 1/2 To 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
County Essex
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat
Middle School O'maley
High School Gloucester High
Zoning R4
APN M:0017 B:0035 L:0000, 1894347
Directions Washington St. To Commonwealth Ave
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Paved
$605K
Range: $527K-$684K
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2006
    mls logo MLS # 70338595
  • Sep 2, 2006 Sold
    $297,400
  • Mar 1, 2006 Listed
    $299,900 (-2.9%)
  • Sep 2006
    Public Records
  • Sep 1, 2006 Sold
    $297,400 (-0.8%)
  • Sep 2005
    mls logo MLS # 70270411
  • Sep 30, 2005 Listed
    $309,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $4,639
    $476,800
  • 2024
    $4,639 +9.1%
    $476,800 +18.78%
  • 2023
    $4,251 +0.2%
    $401,400 +10.98%
  • 2022
    $4,243 +0.9%
    $361,700 +7.01%
  • 2021
    $4,205 +1.0%
    $338,000 +0.09%
  • 2020
    $4,164 +7.8%
    $337,700 +10.98%
  • 2019
    $3,862 +4.3%
    $304,300 +6.25%
  • 2018
    $3,703 +6.3%
    $286,400 +8.48%
  • 2017
    $3,482 +6.7%
    $264,000
  • 2016
    $3,264 +4.7%
    —
  • 2015
    $3,118
    —
  • 42 Commonwealth Ave
    $297K
  • Central Gloucester
    $539K -22% y/y
  • 01930
    $749K -54% y/y
  • Gloucester
    $799K -24% y/y
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