8 Rio Drive, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930 • East Gloucester - GOOD HARBOR BEACH AREA
$542,500
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,848
Sq Ft
$190
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1961
Year Built
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
-1
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed Jul 5, 2007 • MLS# 70609398 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $549,000
Final Sale Price: $542,500
Difference: $6,500 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
-1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $193
Sale $/sq ft: $190
This property sold for $190 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

With only -1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$190/sq ft
Area Median
$461/sq ft
Difference
58.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

WONDERFUL HOME, EASY TO WALK OR KAYAK TO GOOD HARBOR BEACH. TOTAL HIGH END RENOVATION INCLUDING CUSTOM BUILT-INS THROUGHOUT. PRIVATE MASTER SUITE WITH BATH, SITTING ROOM AND DECK. 4-BEDROOMS, 3-FULL BATHS, LARGE OPEN LIVING AREA AND A GREAT WORKING KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS AND CORIAN COUNTERS. RELAX IN THE HOT TUB OVERLOOKING THE CREEK AFTER A HARD DAY AT THE BEACH.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.1%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73601564
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 12, 2026
$5,000
MLS #73601564 - Active
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Sold
Jul 31, 2007
$542,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
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Listed for Sale
Jul 5, 2007
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Ann Rick Gloucester Group Office: Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $3,977 $461,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,977
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$461,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1961
Living Area 2,848 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Crawl Space
Laundry First Floor
Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room, Office, Sitting Room, Foyer, Sauna/steam/hot Tub

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Contemporary, Saltbox
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/spa, Storage, Screens
Pool None
Spa Private
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Patio
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,977
Assessed Value $461,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Current Owner Has Flood Insurance On Home
Exclusions Wood Stove Going W/ Seller,To Be Replaced W/ Similar Model
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color SAND
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 12 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1961
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,848 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room, Office, Sitting Room, Foyer, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Crawl Space
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Contemporary, Saltbox
Year Built: 1961
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Flood Plain
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Spa/Hot Tub: Yes
Spa Features: Private
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Stream, Ocean, River, Frontage, Walk to, Access, Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat
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
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
East Veterans Elementary School
0.5 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
0.9 mi
90 students Moderate
Grades PK
C-
Beeman Memorial School
2.0 mi | #702 of 825 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 173 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
296 students Moderate
Grades K-05
C-
West Parish School
3.6 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
B+
Plum Cove School
3.9 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
1.8 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
1.8 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

East Gloucester - GOOD HARBOR BEACH AREA

8 Rio Drive, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ann Rick Gloucester Group
Listing Office Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Office Phone 978-283-8600
Agent MLS ID TEAM0021
Office MLS ID C60804
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:28 AM 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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