Riverdale, 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
/ 1
/ 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:
$489,900
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Beautifully renovated & LEED accredited open concept floorplan features state of the art kitchen with custom cabinetry,SubZero&Wolf appliances,induction cooktop and Cambria countertops.Stunning Bay Views,Custom Built Ins&Storage throughout,Window Treatments,Under Counter Integrated Washer/Dryer,Graphic Eye 4 Scene Lighting System,Updated Plumbing and Electrical, 35" clear doorways.This home has too many features to list! Open House 5/12 11AM-1PM.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$499,000
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Gorgeous views of the Mill River from two 10'x28' decks (with a full 24' electric awning on the top level) and direct access to launch your canoe or kayak. There is spacious one level living with a bonus summer kitchen in the finished lower level and a walk-out to it's own private full deck. Launch your boat just down the block as membership in the Riggs Point Waterfront Association is transferable.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$519,000
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Beautiful Waterview Beach House in same family for 36 years ! Rare opportunity to own a part of Old Cape Ann.?Deeded Access to Water .Watch the boats go by from your Waterview deck! Enjoy cool nights in front of Fieldstone F.P.! Bonus! Includes second lot of 3000 sg. ft. Potential for expansion!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$529,000
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Waterfront, boaters paradise with dock , the Marc Davis Cooper house is a lovely, renovated, antique cottage with a shared dock and direct access to the water. Property offers period detail, wide pine floors, exposed beams, gracious living room with fireplace and built in bookcases; dining room and cozy eat in kitchen with river views; and sunny bedroom with views on first floor. Two spacious bedrooms and full bath on second level. Beautiful perennial gardens and private yard.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$529,000
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Located along the Annisquam River, the Marc Davis Cooper house is a lovely, renovated, antique cottage with a shared dock and direct access to the water. Property offers period detail, wide pine floors, exposed beams, gracious living room with fireplace and built in bookcases; dining room and cozy eat in kitchen with river views; and sunny bedroom with views on first floor. Two spacious bedrooms and full bath on second level. Beautiful perennial gardens and private yard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$799,000
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Here is an island of peace & pleasure. Ocean views abound from architect designed gem w/ deeded water rights. Minutes to train & Rte. 128. Custom workmanship throughout: 4 BR; 4.5 baths; custom kitchen w/cherry cabinets & granite counter tops; walk-in pantry w/freezer, over-sized W&D; LR w/ gas fireplace & deck; 2 1st floor guest suites, one w sitting room, wet bar; 2 master suites 2nd FL, one w/library; ocean view sitting room. Bose sound system, built-in FM antennas. Handicapped accessible.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Exceptional contemporary nestled on quiet cul de sac offers 4 BR and 4 BA. Step right in to the stunning foyer with custom spiral staircase and continue thru the open floor plan which has great flow and flexibility. Generous room sizes, large sunlit windows, hardwood floors, marble, granite, SS are all found in this extremely well maintained home. Surprisingly large basement with high ceilings & includes second kitchen and bath, walks out to yard, great potential for additional living area.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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Sun filled Cape tastefully renovated w/ high quality, design & materials. Hardwood floors throughout & tiled baths. First floor offers open floor plan w/ optional home office or first floor bedroom w/ full bath & prvt entrance. Newly remodeled kitchen w/ breakfast bar, recessed lighting, access to fenced back yard & patio. Beautifully landscaping w/ brick & granite appointments. Easy access to commuter route 128 and commuter rail, walk to O'Maley & Beeman schools. Move in condition!
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