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Gloucester 01930
1255 Washington Street
$1,495,000
● House - In Contract

1255 Washington Street

Gloucester, MA 01930
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,464 Ft²
$8,246
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Enjoy living in this Folly Cove property where artist and author Virginia Lee Burton did her life's work. This delightful estate is the well-preserved subject of her children's book "The Little House" The 3.9 acre property includes a sunny farmhouse as well as a separate barn/studio, each of which have been featured in many publications. Virginia wrote her books in the studio and it is also where the Folly Cove Design Group was formed and met. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and the historic post and beam studio has a 20' granite fireplace and cathedral ceilings, providing comfort and privacy for guests. Unique features include large granite tables, benches and a cozy firepit. Granite pillars support trailing grapevines and near-by is a quarry and hiking /biking trails. Fruit and nut trees and berry bushes, as well as vegetable and flower gardens complement the yard. This is a magical property with plenty of privacy and parking that lends itself to indoor and outdoor events.
Unit Size
1,464 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
3.90 acres
Price per sqft
$1,021
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$904
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
-

Listed By

Michelle Kuppens
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

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Last updated: 3 months ago (MLSPIN #73550282)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 29, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jul 15, 2026 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly $1,495,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
Nov 8, 2000 Sold
Sold
Jul 28, 2000 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly $500,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Parking Details
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Detached, Paved, Off Street, Paved
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Rooms: 7
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1464
Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Cottage
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1920
Waterfront Features: Bay Access, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Building Area Total: 1464
Other Structures: Guest House
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Construction Materials: Frame
Patio and Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Area: 3.9
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 169844
Tax Lot: 0000
Water Source: Public, Private
Financial Details
Tax Map Number: 0148
Tax Assessed Value: $1,165,600
Tax Annual Amount: $10,852
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Oil
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Building Count: 2
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 169,884
  • Total Building Area: 0
  • Building Area: 0

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000003900
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 109

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Gloucester School District
  • School Tax School District: GLOUCESTER SD
  • Census Tract: 221100

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-80

Geography

  • Parcel: GLOU M:0148 B:0008 L:0000
  • Block: 8
  • Municipality: GLOUCESTER
  • Latitude: 42.6826
  • Longitude: -70.6426

    Address

  • Full Address: 1255 Washington St
  • Address - House Number: 1255
  • Address - Street Name: Washington
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Gloucester
  • Carrier Code: C020
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1051
  • Zip Code: 01930

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,026,600

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1593
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 1,139,908
  • High Value: 1,321,600
  • Low Value: 958,215

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,055,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $374,400
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $680,700

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 08, 2000
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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When was property at 1255 Washington Street built and last sold?
The property at 1255 Washington Street was built in and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $500,000.
How much is this home worth?
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