8 Brier Rd, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930 • Bass Rocks
$810,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,784
Sq Ft
$214
Price/Sq Ft
0.59
Acres
1905
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
34
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 16, 2010 • MLS# 71123913 Copied! • Updated Oct 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $875,000
Final Sale Price: $810,000
Difference: $65,000 (-7.4%)
Performance Metrics
92.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
34
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $231
Sale $/sq ft: $214
This property sold for $214 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 34 days on market before selling.

About this home

Graceful and classic Shingle Style home offering a generous floor plan for entertaining & enjoyment. Gracious front to back Living Room, Formal Dining Room w/ Coffered Ceiling & French Doors. Master Suite w/ sitting room & fireplace, 4-7 generous guest bedrooms w/ 4.5 full baths. Beautifully Fir floors throughout. Fabulous Porch! Well cared for w/ newer roof, heating and electric. Needs kit/bath renovations & decorating. Steps to Bass Rock's Golf Links,Back Shore & Good Harbor Beach!

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Property History

Market Insights

61.4%
Price Range
29
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73567880
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Previously Sold
Oct 23, 2026
$2,100,000
MLS #73567880
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Sold
Nov 15, 2010
$810,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 29
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Listed for Sale
Aug 16, 2010
$875,000
Original listing
Agent: Holly Chiancola Office: Holly C & Co. Fine Homes

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $8,118 $773,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,118
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$773,900

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1905
Living Area 3,784 sq ft
Lot Size 0.59 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry Closet - Linen, Pantry, Main Level, Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features Walk-in Closet(s), Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Study, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Covered Patio/deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Covered, Deck - Wood
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 8
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $8,118
Assessed Value $773,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Natural
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,784 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Study, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry: Closet - Linen, Pantry, Main Level, Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Covered, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage: 150.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C
East Veterans Elementary School
0.9 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
1.4 mi
90 students Moderate
Grades PK
C-
Beeman Memorial School
2.4 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
3.8 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
4.4 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
2.2 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
2.0 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

Bass Rocks

8 Brier Rd, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930

Listing Information

Listing Agent Holly Chiancola
Listing Office Holly C & Co. Fine Homes
Office Phone 978-281-4995
Agent MLS ID C2469685
Office MLS ID BB5769
Listing Data Updated Oct 1, 2025 12:21 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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