1 Bennett Street North

Gloucester, MA 01930

$1,559,500
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,708 Sq. Ft.
$331 / Sq. Ft.
4,708
Sq. Ft.
$331
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the last remaining Second Empire building, built in the 1860’s & lovingly restored. Located on a hillside, in the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Annisquam & overlooking the east shore of upper Lobster Cove. Launch your kayak directly across the street. Own a piece of history in the home where playwrights Russell Crouse & Howard Lindsay wrote the musical, The Sound of Music. You will be impressed by the period details, spacious rooms & the grand, yet comfortable feel of the...Welcome to the last remaining Second Empire building, built in the 1860’s & lovingly restored. Located on a hillside, in the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Annisquam & overlooking the east shore of upper Lobster Cove. Launch your kayak directly across the street. Own a piece of history in the home where playwrights Russell Crouse & Howard Lindsay wrote the musical, The Sound of Music. You will be impressed by the period details, spacious rooms & the grand, yet comfortable feel of the home. The grounds feature a lovely waterfall, fountain & plenty of space for entertaining. A 2 car carriage-style garage & a separate building, perfect for a yoga or artist's studio, sit at the rear of the property. This home is set in a private, estate setting, yet is within a mile of the Annisquam Lighthouse, Cambridge Beach and Annisquam Yacht Club. Private showings will be scheduled with pre-approved buyers following COVID-19 guidelines. Please see the virtual tour & floor plans attached.
  1. Listed by Jessica Tully • Molisse Realty Group LLC

Property Details for 1 Bennett Street North

Town
Gloucester
MLS Area
Annisquam
Area
MA-Gloucester-Annisquam, MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Second Empire
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique, Second Empire
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
12.00
Parking Spaces Total
14
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:17 AM

Property Details for 1 Bennett Street North

StatusSold
MLS #72648722
Days on Market140
Taxes$17,317 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1865
CountyEssex County

Building Information for 1 Bennett Street North

Stories-Year Built1865Building Size-Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

Property Information for 1 Bennett Street North

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4708.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Plum Cove
  • High School: Gloucester High
  • Middle School: O'maley
  • Neighborhood: Annisquam
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Office, Bathroom, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Other (See Remarks), Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Deck, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Bay, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Association)
  • Waterview Features: Bay, Ocean, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Work Area, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Work Area, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 234.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Interior,Dressing Room
  • Bedroom5 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 165.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 99.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 255.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 612.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors
  • Family Room Length: 34.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 224.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 360.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 224.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: A/C zones are on 2nd and 3rd floors.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0124 B:0009 L:0000,1899958
  • Assessments: $1,364,600
  • Book: 33735
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Foundation Area: 2320.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 1 Bennett Street North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Bennett Street North

Taxable ValueLand$350,400Additions$1,773,000Total$2,123,400
Tax Record2024$20,661 ($1,722 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,340 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,340 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,675 SqFtStories3Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865ZoningR-20CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0124 B:0009 L:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Bennett Street North

This home is within Gloucester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Plum Cove School
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'maley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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