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Sold on 08/01/2023

85 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930

$515,000

Last sold 08/01/2023 for $557K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,000

    Sqft ($558/Sqft)

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About 85 Friend St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,570 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Wonderful 3 BR 1.5 BA Cape in convenient central Gloucester neighborhood within very close distance to brand new East Veterans Elementary School set to open Fall 2023 as well as downtown shops and restaurants. Rare opportunity for an affordable single family in Gloucester! 1st fl. offers fully applianced eat in kitchen with maple cabinets, 1/2 bath w/laundry, comfortable living room and small office. 2nd fl. has 3 BR's plus full bath w/skylight and hallway with beautiful custom built in cabinets! Lots of storage throughout including pull down attic and full basement. Easy care fenced level yard with several garden areas, firepit, and deck to sit out and BBQ. Detached 1 car garage plus 2 separate paved driveways for additional 2 car off street parking! Low maintenance vinyl exterior and replacement windows. Great commuter location with easy access to Rt. 128 and not far to Gloucester commuter rail. OPEN HOUSES Sat. 7/29 and SUN. 7/30 from 11-1.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Lane Team
Listing Office - North Shore's Gold Coast Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73139860 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Window Unit(s)
Heating Baseboard, Oil
Levels/Style Cape
MLS # 73139860
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1000
Lot Size (SqFt) 3570
Lot Size (Acres) 0.08
Annual Property Tax 4070
Year Built 1920
Interior
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Primary Bathroom No
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Basement Full, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Office Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Living Room Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Laminate, Pantry, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections For Gas Range, Utility Connections For Electric Dryer
Interior Features Office
Door Features French Doors
Window Features Insulated Windows
Exterior
Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof Shingle
Construction Frame
# Covered Spaces 1
Parking Desc Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/ Porch Deck
Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Desc Corner Lot, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Source Public
Location
Waterfront Beach Front, Ocean, 1 To 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
County Essex
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Elementary School Veterans Elem
Middle School O'malley
High School Ghs
Zoning R-5
APN M:0051 B:0007 L:0000, 1896399
Directions Eastern Avenue To Webster Street To Friend Street
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Paved
$515K
Range: $422K-$607K
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2023
    mls logo MLS # 73139860
  • Sep 15, 2023 Sold
    $557,500 (+16.4%)
  • Jul 24, 2023 Listed
    $479,000 (+379.5%)
  • Jun 1997
    mls logo MLS # 30168143
  • Jun 7, 1997 Listed
    $99,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $4,195
    $431,100
  • 2024
    $4,195 +3.1%
    $431,100 +12.18%
  • 2023
    $4,070 +10.6%
    $384,300 +22.47%
  • 2022
    $3,681 -1.2%
    $313,800 +4.74%
  • 2021
    $3,727 +7.1%
    $299,600 +6.13%
  • 2020
    $3,481 +2.5%
    $282,300 +5.53%
  • 2019
    $3,395 +4.1%
    $267,500 +6.07%
  • 2018
    $3,261 +6.0%
    $252,200 +8.19%
  • 2017
    $3,075 +4.3%
    $233,100
  • 2016
    $2,947 +4.7%
  • 2015
    $2,815
  • 85 Friend St
    $557K
  • 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
7 Fair St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $532,000 3/2 1,468 0.03
89 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $410,000 2/1 912 0.03
6 Fair St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $494,000 3/1 1,248 0.03
8 Luzitania Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 $541,000 1/1 1,482 0.03
9 Fair St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $571,000 3/2 1,581 0.03
84 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $527,000 3/1 1,371 0.04
86 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $516,000 3/1 1,223 0.04
106 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930 $459,000 3/1 1,027 0.04

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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