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Sold on 06/14/2019

5 Howard Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

  • $1,990,000

    Last sold 06/14/2019 for $1.09M

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 4,457

    Sqft ($245/Sqft)

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About 5 Howard Rd

Property type House
Year built 1960
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.65 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to 5 Howard Road, a perfect year round residence or vacation retreat. Enjoy direct waterfront living with your own private dock accessed from a stone wall path. Nicely sited 20’ above the water, offering ever changing river views. Kayak to Lobster Cove to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or to Wingaersheek for a stroll on the beach. This inviting Colonial offers a serene location at the end of a private way. Enjoy glorious views from the sunny and open-concept granite kitchen with high end appliances, family room with gas fireplace, and dining room. Bask in the sunshine on the expansive deck and relax in the evening while dining on your enclosed screened porch. There’s plenty of room for guests with a lower level suite that offers a sitting room, bedroom, kitchenette and full bath. Located on Wheeler’s Point with easy access to the highway and town center, become part of a vibrant community offering great restaurants, museums, shops, art galleries and live theater.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Mary-Lou McDonough
Listing Office - Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72486500 • last updated 7 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72486500
SqFt 4457
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.65
Property Tax 14686
Year Built 1960
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 4
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting
Primary Bedroom Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 5 Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 12
Add'l Room 3 Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Other
Family Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
Add'l Room 2 Den, Flooring - Laminate
Laundry Closet
Kitchen Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
Add'l Room 4 Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Home Office
Basement Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, French Doors
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete, Irregular
Exterior Clapboard, Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 12
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden Area, Stone Wall
Lot Desc Paved Drive, Easements, Scenic View(s)
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Storm Doors, Prog. Thermostat
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, Public School
Location
Waterfront River, Frontage, Direct Access, Private
View River
Neighborhood Wheeler's Point
County Essex
Middle School Gloucester
Elementary School Gloucester
High School GHS
APN 1898707
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Private, Paved
$1.99M
Range: $1.81M-$2.16M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72486500
  • Jun 14, 2019 Sold
    $1,090,000 (-6.7%)
  • Jun 12, 2019 Under Agreement
  • May 29, 2019 Contingent
  • May 17, 2019 Price Changed
    $1,168,000 (-4.7%)
  • Apr 23, 2019 Listed
    $1,225,000 (-5.6%)
  • Sep 2018
    mls logo MLS # 72371789
  • Sep 22, 2018 Temporarily Withdrawn
  • Aug 1, 2018 Listed
    $1,298,000 (+44.2%)
  • Dec 2012
    mls logo MLS # 71448030
  • Dec 7, 2012 Sold
    $900,000 (+0.1%)
  • Oct 15, 2012 Listed
    $899,000 (+12.4%)
  • Apr 2002
    mls logo MLS # 30498314
  • Apr 30, 2002 Sold
    $799,900
  • Apr 26, 2001 Listed
    $799,900 (+282.7%)
  • May 1994
    mls logo MLS # 12009418
  • May 17, 1994 Sold
    $209,000 (-4.6%)
  • Dec 17, 1993 Listed
    $219,000
  • 5 Howard Rd
    $1.09M
  • 01930
    $749K -54% y/y
  • Gloucester
    $917K -20% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
15 Doanne Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $1,219,000 3/2 1,063 0.02
4 William Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $1,215,000 3/2 1,567 0.03
3 Howard Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $746,000 3/1 1,279 0.03
6 Howard Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $884,000 3/1 1,785 0.03
11 Doanne Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $635,000 2/1 960 0.04
4 Howard Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $960,000 3/2 1,926 0.04
12 Doanne Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $1,132,000 2/2 1,704 0.05
3 1/2 William Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $519,000 3/1 1,218 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Beeman Memorial
public Grades K-5
Gloucester School District
3/10
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Gloucester School District
3/10
Gloucester High School
public Grades 9-12
Gloucester School District
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