16 Hesperus Circle, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930
$2,700,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,613
Sq Ft
$747
Price/Sq Ft
0.71
Acres
1998
Year Built
6
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
11
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 16, 2005 • MLS# 70158475 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,800,000
Final Sale Price: $2,700,000
Difference: $100,000 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $775
Sale $/sq ft: $747
This property sold for $747 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.

With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$747/sq ft
Area Median
$649/sq ft
Difference
+15.1%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Pristine direct oceanfront Colonial in prime Magnolia neighborhood. Impeccable landscaping, circular drive and central air. Fabulous gourmet kitchen and breathtaking master suite with unsurpassed views of open ocean!

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Property History

Market Insights

37.1%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73542573
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 26, 2026
$4,295,000
MLS #73542573 - Active
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Sold
May 20, 2005
$2,700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
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Listed for Sale
Mar 16, 2005
$2,800,000
Original listing
Agent: Emily McPherson Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $12,404 $1,379,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,404
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$1,379,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1998
Living Area 3,613 sq ft
Lot Size 0.71 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Game Room, Other

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Tudor
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio, Covered
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, Private, City/town Water, Private Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $12,404
Assessed Value $1,379,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Two Layers Of Turret At Sea Wall To Be Removed
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Gray
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1998
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,613 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Game Room, Other
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Tudor
Year Built: 1998
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, Private, City/Town Water, Private Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Ocean, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private,Public,Association)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Other
School District
Gloucester School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
42% attend college
31% 4-Year 11% 2-Year 17% Out of State 14% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.9% Average
1.9% Suspensions 0.5% In-School
↓ 3.6% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
Faith Christian School
4.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
West Parish School
3.0 mi | #681 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 243 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
359 students Less Diverse
Grades K-05
C
East Veterans Elementary School
4.1 mi | #651 of 825 | Score: 38.3
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
446 students Diverse
Grades K-05
Gloucester PreSchool
4.4 mi
90 students Moderate
Grades PK
C-
Beeman Memorial School
4.5 mi | #702 of 825 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 173 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
296 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B+
Plum Cove School
7.1 mi | #317 of 825 | Score: 50.2
Improved 73 spots from last year
-8 below state avg
226 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Ralph B O'Maley Middle School
4.0 mi | #233 of 352 | Score: 37.6
Improved 29 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
594 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
C+
Gloucester High School
3.0 mi | #219 of 346 | Score: 50.4
Improved 20 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
769 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,070 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

16 Hesperus Circle, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930

Listing Information

Listing Agent Emily McPherson
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly
Office Phone 978-927-1111
Agent MLS ID C9566774
Office MLS ID C75000
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:17 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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