Lanesville, 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:
7
/ 0
/ 1
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:
Land
PRICE:
$1,100,000
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Rare opportunity to build ocean front on Little Cove in Lanesville. Beautiful 1.26 acre lot tucked back from the road and offering expansive views over Ipswich Bay and up the coastline of New Hampshire and Maine.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$985,000
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Seaside gardens and expansive waterviews: This 3BR 2 bath contemporary was designed to maximize its setting and offers an open floor plan with separate living spaces combined with explosive exteriors feature mahogany decks, lavish gardens, pond, waterfall, gazebo and custom granite. LR with high ceilings, skylights and dining area adjoins an oversized kitchen with every amenity. A wall of glass on the ocean side offers unobstructed waterviews. A 1st floor master offers one floor living option.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,950,000
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One of the few remaining beautiful oceanfront and ocean view properties with the most spectacular sunsets overlooking Ipswich Bay to the coast of Maine and Atlantic ocean. This property has been recently sub divided into two lots separated by a common driveway, can be sold separately or as one. Property has two very old summer rental houses each located on its own lot, each with its own city water/sewage/electric. Are you looking for that special lot for your new home?
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,000
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Unique opportunity for the creative buyer! Mixed-Use property in the heart of Lanesville. Currently the rental unit is the U.S. Postal Service (2 rooms retail). Owner's unit is adjacent, offering two levels, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, basement art studio, newer kitchen, yard and pkg. Sweet with old charm, this building is move-in ready and a great opportunity to raise the family by the beach, work out of your home studio/office, and collect half your mortgage payment from the retail space.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$389,000
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Unique opportunity for the creative buyer! Mixed-Use property in the heart of Lanesville. Currently the rental unit is the U.S. Postal Service (2 rooms retail). Owner's unit is adjacent, offering two levels, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, basement art studio, newer kitchen, yard and pkg. Sweet with old charm, this building is move-in ready and a great opportunity to raise the family by the beach, work out of your home studio/office, and collect half your mortgage payment from the retail space.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$3,699,000
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Ocean front 10 acre estate features a French Normandy style stone mansion complete with a round bell tower, a great room with beamed/cathedral ceiling and fireplace, elegant dining room with wood carved paneling dating back to 1580, and spacious kitchen over looking manicured rolling lawns and stone patio. 'Seawinds' has commanding views of coastal MA & NH onto the Isle of Shoals, there is a spring fed pond, 500' of rocky shore line & the home has high tech heating and AC systems.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$519,000
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Enjoy strolling down the street, looking directly at the Ipswich Bay, and walking the whole family to the beach! This 3 yr young meticulous "turn-key" open concept home has all the amentities one needs. Granite, stainless, hardwood, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, office, walk-up attic, full basement, 2 car garage, master suite, and energy efficient. Lovely yard with above ground pool and more! Not a driveby! Sweet village nearby with coffee shop and corner store.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,450,000
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Outstanding Oceanfront location with fabulous views and spectacular sunsets overlooking the Ipswich Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Direct ocean access for kayaking, swimming and boating. Recently updated and renovated with open floor plan and contemporary design taking advantage of the views. Beautiful Granite Fireplace, hardwood floors. All within walking distance to charming Lanesville village with coffee shop, local market and galleries. Lane's Cove for boat launching and famous 4th of July bonfire!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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Quintessential Lanesville! 3 BR home boasts a large sunny eat-in kitchen and pantry. Hardwood floors, stained glass windows and carved newell post. Ample sized bedrooms, one full bathw/laundry one plumbed unfinished bathroom. Wonderful opportunity to add, expand 2nd level with possible ocean views. Bonus: 2 level barn with electric, ideal as an artists studio Large level lot. FREE Home Warranty Service Plus Package to buyer for 1 full year.Very close to Lane's Cove, Quarries and Plum Cove Beach.
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