Annisquam, Gloucester
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Gloucester balances its intertwined past and future with assurance and skill. The city, long renowned among artists for the purity of its light, has traditionally been the home of internationally known painters like Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper and Fitzhugh Lane and sculptors like Walker Hancock. In addition, the Cape Ann Symphony makes its home in Gloucester as does the critically acclaimed Gloucester Theatre Company, whose director and playwright, Israel Horovitz, is known on and off Broadway.
But the beautiful harbor that attracts a sizeable artistic population is also a working harbor which is one of the top three fishing ports in the northeast. The picturesque fishing fleet, manned primarily by Portugese and Italian residents of the city, supports a major fish packaging and freezing industry. Residents note emphatically that the city is not a bedroom community, offering work to many of its residents in five industrial parks which produce everything from T-shirts to electronics and engineering. Gloucester is equally proud of the diversity of its population, with working class and ethnic residents as well as old wealthy families and newer summer visitors. Estimates indicate that summer residents push up the population by about a third, drawn by the physical beauty of its location, by the vigorous whale-watching industry, sea-side restaurants and colorful festivals.
Understanding the value of its healthy working waterfront, Gloucester has sought to protect it by banning all residential development there. However, acknowledging that the fishing industry is changing rapidly, the city is planning to develop further a controlled tourism, working with the National Park Service on proposals to create an historic industrial fishing park which will feature a working fishing fleet. The city hopes to use its physical setting and history as a basis for balanced growth and change, without losing those characteristics most loved by its residents.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
139 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
98 |
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8th Grade Math: |
161 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
137 |
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8th Grade Science: |
139 |
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4th Grade Math: |
170 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
169 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,877
Average SAT scores:
1498
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.3 to 1
Community
Population:30,308 Median Income in town: $60,663 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 19.7 / 1,000
Violent: 1.7 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
6
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/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $330,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $392,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -19%
Avg single family tax bill:
$4,515
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Gloucester (Newburyport/Rockport Line)
West Gloucester (Newburyport/Rockport Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
35
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
51
Rail time to Boston:
60
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,495,000
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'Quattro Venti' a Tuscan style villa on 1.2 acres is located on the tip of Annisquam Village on the Annisquam River & enjoys unprecedented 270° views of the river, beaches, Ipswich Bay, & the Atlantic Ocean. This magnificent landmark property is perhaps the best water front location in Eastern Massachusetts. Built in 1914, the stucco residence has a red clay tiled roof, 12 foot French doors that open onto a loggia on the river?s edge and includes 15+ rms, 7+ BDRMS,& 8.5 baths.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$624,900
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Lovely waterfront Dutch Gambrel home thoughtfully renovated making this the perfect weekend get-away retreat or year round residence. You won?t be able to resist the full length screened porch to watch famous Goose Cove. Mahogany floors, gas stove in LR, fir doors, slate tiled entry, a chef?s kitchen and more. Enjoy the views from most rooms. Top of the line heating system and materials used in this outstanding renovation. The work has been done. Now enjoy.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,390,000
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ANNISQUAM Brand New High Quality Contruction . Built w/ newest features incorporating energy efficient design (5 star rating), versatile floorplan including "age in place" aspects w/ elevator. Four bedrooms all w/ baths Open living /dining room w/ fireplace Beautiful bright kitchen with imported stone counters, custom cabinets and a sunny deck. Lge covered porch accessable from master & living area overlooks serene yard w/view . LL guest suite.Private Beach Access
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$79,000
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Large wooded lot in quiet Annisquam location. Sewer, water and electric at street. Lot has a small pond and well. Great opportunity for a nature lover to build on a quiet, tranquil, wooded area yet still be minutes to all Annisquam has to offer. Priced Below Assessed Value.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$897,000
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Annisquam! Rare and private 1.5 acre property in prestigious Rockholm. This 8 room Maine Post & Beam home has been lovingly maintained and tastefully updated. Cathedral ceilings. Bright and airy. Living Room with brick fireplace. Newly remodeled eat-in kitchen. 25x20 family room with walls of glass, framing the beautiful grounds. 1st floor Master Suite with deluxe bath and deck. Inground gunite pool, pool house & workshop. Oversized 2 car garage. Finished basement. Walk to Lighthouse Beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$300,000
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Adorable starter home/ city getaway, antique cottage tucked away on a quiet treed lane. Minutes to restaurants, shopping, Rte. 128 & the famous Shalin Liu Center. Easy stroll to postcard perfect Annisquam Village & 2 beautiful neighborhood beaches. The light-filled kitchen looks over backyard; pretty oak floors on the main floor; wood-burning stove & open floor plan make this inviting & warm. Master bedroom & bath, first floor. Separate workshop w/wood stove & electric. Short Sale.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,995,000
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Located in Annisquam and just steps to the entrance to Lighthouse Beach this shingle style colonial boasts gorgeous views of Ipswich Bay from almost every room. The first floor is enhanced by a large wrap around deck accessed from the sun room, dining room and fireplaced living room. Also on the main level is an eat-in kitchen, laundry room, family room that could be a 1st floor bedroom and a full bath with large slate shower. Five bedrooms all with views and 1 1/2 baths occupy the 2nd floor
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$200,000
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Off the beaten path... Build the home of your dreams surrounded by nature. Quick access to historic Dogtown Common and Annisquam Village. Driveway roughed in. 4 bedroom septic system already installed, utilities at street.
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