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Sold on 12/16/2016

79 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

  • $586,000

    Last sold 12/16/2016 for $525K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,189

    Sqft ($442/Sqft)

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About 79 Western Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,607 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
It's hard to imagine finding a better spot to enjoy everything that is happening in Gloucester. Views of Gloucester Harbor, nearby restaurants, tennis and Bocce courts, Block Parties, live music. It's location makes it the perfect second home. Or live here year around and enjoy the magic of Stacy Boulevard. According to the owners this was once the home of George O. Stacy, who was instrumental in creating Gloucester’s famous Boulevard, home of the Fisherman at the Whee. This property sits across from Gloucester Harbor and enjoys sweeping views out to Stage Fort Park and Dogbar Breakwater. Gracious amenities include a tin ceiling, hardwood floors throughout and a lovely foyer. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a covered front porch waiting for your rocking chairs.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Pino
Listing Office - RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72052451 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72052451
SqFt 1189
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.08
Property Tax 4508
Year Built 1900
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 6
Family Room French Doors
Kitchen Bathroom - Half, Country Kitchen
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior
Foundation Granite
Exterior Vinyl
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Off-Street, Tandem
# Parking Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch, Gutters
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Storm Windows
Electricity 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
Utility Connections For Electric Range
Utilities: Hot Water Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation
Location
Waterfront Harbor, Walk To, Public
Distance to Beach (mi.) 0 To 1/10 Mile
View Harbor
County Essex
APN M:0003 B:0035 L:0000, 1893472
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
Frontage 31
$586K
Range: $404K-$767K
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2016
    mls logo MLS # 72052451
  • Dec 16, 2016 Sold
    $525,000 (-9.8%)
  • Sep 2, 2016 Under Agreement
  • Aug 19, 2016 Contingent
  • Aug 12, 2016 Listed
    $582,000 (+295.9%)
  • Jul 1993
    mls logo MLS # 12002052
  • Jul 1, 1993 Sold
    $147,000 (-0.3%)
  • Feb 3, 1993 Listed
    $147,500
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $7,053
    $724,900
  • 2024
    $7,053 +4.0%
    $724,900 +13.23%
  • 2023
    $6,780 +4.7%
    $640,200 +15.94%
  • 2022
    $6,477 +3.6%
    $552,200 +9.91%
  • 2021
    $6,250 +2.1%
    $502,400 +1.17%
  • 2020
    $6,123 +3.1%
    $496,600 +6.07%
  • 2019
    $5,941 +12.1%
    $468,200 +14.22%
  • 2018
    $5,300 +15.7%
    $409,900 +18.06%
  • 2017
    $4,580 +1.6%
    $347,200
  • 2016
    $4,508 +2.7%
  • 2015
    $4,390
  • 79 Western Ave
    $525K
  • Central Gloucester
    $536K -14% y/y
  • 01930
    $749K -54% y/y
  • Gloucester
    $849K -22% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
77 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 $896,000 5/1 2,078 0.01
83 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 $904,000 3/2 1,957 0.01
85-r Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 $516,000 4/1 1,620 0.02
71 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 $1,191,000 5/4 2,516 0.03
89 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 $1,219,000 5/3 2,424 0.03
12 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $2,066,000 5/4 5,349 0.06
8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $2,114,000 6/4 5,386 0.07
5 Perkins Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 $508,000 3/1 900 0.08

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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6/10
West Parish
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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