1255 Washington Street, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930
$500,000
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,706
Sq Ft
$293
Price/Sq Ft
3.88
Acres
1920
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
10
Days on Market
Sold 2000 Listed Jul 28, 2000 • MLS# 30432374 Copied! • Updated Nov 28, 2001

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $500,000
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $293
Sale $/sq ft: $293
This property sold for $293 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

HOME OF REKNOWNED CHILDREN'S BOOKS AUTHOR VIRGINIA LEE BURTON PLUS 872 SF BARN/STUDIO WITH GRANITE FP AND 1/2 BATH. GRANITE PATIO, BENCHES,TABLE, ETC. BEAUTIFUL BUCOLIC SETTING ACROSS FROM OCEAN.BUYER TO PAY SEWER BETTERMENT,20,000+ OR-.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

66.6%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73550282
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Previously Sold
Oct 30, 2026
$1,495,000
MLS #73550282
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Sold
Oct 31, 2000
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2000
$500,000
Original listing
Agent: Fitz O. Lufkin Jr. Office: Fitz Lufkin Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2000 $3,790 $255,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,790
Tax Year 2000
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$255,600

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,706 sq ft
Lot Size 3.88 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Partial, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Farmhouse
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Carport, Off Street
Total Spaces 8
Electric 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,790
Assessed Value $255,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Show:mon,Wed,Fri And On Sat/Sun After 3.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color WHITE/YELL
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 11 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,706 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partial, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Farmhouse
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 80.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Off Street
School District
Gloucester School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
42% attend college
31% 4-Year 11% 2-Year 17% Out of State 14% Working
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1.9% Average
1.9% Suspensions 0.5% In-School
↓ 3.6% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
Faith Christian School
4.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Plum Cove School
1.1 mi | #316 of 825 | Score: 50.2
Improved 74 spots from last year
-8 below state avg
226 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
C-
Beeman Memorial School
3.6 mi | #702 of 825 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 173 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
296 students Moderate
Grades K-05
Gloucester PreSchool
4.0 mi
90 students Moderate
Grades PK
C
East Veterans Elementary School
4.4 mi | #650 of 825 | Score: 38.3
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
446 students Diverse
Grades K-05
C-
West Parish School
5.7 mi | #681 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 243 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
359 students Less Diverse
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Ralph B O'Maley Middle School
4.1 mi | #233 of 352 | Score: 37.6
Improved 29 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
594 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
C+
Gloucester High School
5.2 mi | #219 of 346 | Score: 50.4
Improved 20 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
769 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,070 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

1255 Washington Street, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930

Listing Information

Listing Agent Fitz O. Lufkin Jr.
Listing Office Fitz Lufkin Real Estate
Office Phone 978-281-0001
Agent MLS ID C0268087
Office MLS ID C67900
Listing Data Updated Nov 28, 2001 10:54 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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