Wingaersheek, 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:
11
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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:
$309,000
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Build your beach home in this beautiful established Castleview neighborhood-------deeded beach rights and walk-to access for Coffin Beach (the private portion of Wingaersheek Beach) Private septic design is for a 4 bedroom home--------------the leach field has been installed. Additional access to the lot from Schooner Ridge.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$649,000
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Beautiful Center Entrance Colonial located in the private section of Wingaersheek Beach, w/deeded rights to private Coffin's Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the Eastern Seaboard. The home overlooks tranquil Sleepy Hollow Pond. Large LR with granite fireplace, cozy formal DR, expansive eat-in Kitchen w/oak cabinets and granite counters. French doors open out to a huge screened porch. Large MBR with vaulted ceiling and sitting area. Easy maintenance landscaping. 2 car garage w/storage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$899,000
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This lovely 3 bedroom home is located in the private section of Wingaersheek Beach.Wingaersheek Beach is known as one of the most beautiful beaches on the North Shore with fine white sand and crystal clear water. The boardwalk is 100 feet from the property surrounded by sand and opening to open ocean with magnificent views from the boardwalk down the miles of beach.Fresh salt air and vacation year round.This home is ready to move in with lots of possibilities
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,549,900
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Absolutely the best beach experience possible! Pristine home with commanding views and wonderful sea breezes. FROM YOUR KITCHEN WINDOW watch your family and friends enjoying the white sands of private Coffins/Wingaersheek beach.. 43ft beachfront deck. Access beach easily via stairway. Impeccably designed renovations ? casual and lovely. FLEXIBLE floor plan ? guest suite or use as single family. Rent if desired (apprx $4400 wk). 74ft beach frontage. Compare! Come home to the beach and ?.RELAX!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,900
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Walk to the beach! Now is the opportunity to buy and enjoy your summer at Wingaersheek/Coffins Beach. Relax on a private beach or just soak up the views of Ipsich Bay and the Annisquam River. This 5 bedroom contemporary beach home offers views from an extensive wrap around deck as well as an interior filled with 'glass walls'. From the vaulted wood ceilings, to the large open living areas, this home was built to be lived in.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$859,900
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A Cape Ann dream home! This Contemporary style Colonial has been tastefully updated and meticulously maintained. Tri-level living with functional open floor plan. State of the art kitchen & family room with cut granite fireplace. Two-bedrooms with balcony decks and large deck off main living level facing distant water views of Private Coffin's Beach; deeded beach rights. Professionally landscaped w/ lovely mature plantings & sprinkler system. Boasting design & comfort; perfect home to entertain
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$719,000
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Spectacular views of Annisquam Light, Ipswich Bay, and the Annisquam River from this contemporary home located in the private section of Wingaersheek/Coffin Beach. This 8 room home features many windows to enjoy the water views, an open dining and living room with a spacious loft, a wood burning fireplace, decks, and a fabulous studio with great natural light. Just in time to take advantage of all that this beach community has to offer. Addition in 2004, Renovated in 1993
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$669,000
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Sweeping Views of the Annisquam & Jones River from this Beautiful, Hillside Contemporary sited on a quiet Cul-de-sac in Private Coffins Beach Community called "The Sandcastle." Offering Fireplaced Living Room, Open Dining Room & Kitchen and an Elegant Master Bedroom Suite. Includes a Convenient Outdoor Shower, Storage Shed and has Multiple Decks for Family Fun and Viewing Pleasure!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$795,000
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WATERVIEW! Meticulously maintained Contemporary sited on a Knoll in Davis section of Private Coffins/Wingaersheek Beach. This Gorgeous Home features a NEW 4 Bedroom Septic System, 2 Full Baths, Central Air and a bright, sunny, Florida Room. Also, includes a New Driveway, Irrigation System, Storage house and Outdoor Shower with Changing Room. Professionally Landscaped with Expansive Pea Deck for Viewing Pleasure!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,699,999
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Wingaersheek/Coffins Beach, Oceanfront, Nantucket-Style Contemporary with Panoramic Views of Ipswich Bay, Crane's Beach, Annisquam Lighthouse and beyond. Tastefully Renovated and Professionally Decorative Furnishings are included with this 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath, Pristine Property. Steps to the Beach!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$875,000
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OCEANVIEW ~ Annisquam River and Lighthouse Views at Private Coffins Beach & Wingaersheek Beaches; Waterman Section. Superior Lot, Sited on a Knoll with Expansive Decks for viewing and Summer Pleasure! Features include Fireplaced Living Room, Four Bedrooms, 2 Car Garage and Outdoor Shower. Steps to Private Coffins Beach as well as Public Wingaersheek Beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$435,000
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Enjoy serene water views from this fully furnished, light-filled, updated, meticulously maintained, professionally landscaped home; deeded water rights, path to the water. Open floor plan takes in blue sky & water vista from kitchen, DR, family room and the 30 foot deck. Bike to Wingaersheek Beach, minutes to Rte. 128 & all Cape Ann has to offer year round. New 3 BR septic, ADT alarm system. Lovely plantings, expansive side yard with newer shed. All you need is your key!
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