8 May Street, Beverly MA 01915

Beverly, MA 01915
$243,900
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,297
Sq Ft
$188
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Parking
144
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 22, 2004 • MLS# 70094329 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $259,900
Final Sale Price: $243,900
Difference: $16,000 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
144
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $200
Sale $/sq ft: $188
This property sold for $188 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.

At 144 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$188/sq ft
Area Median
$493/sq ft
Difference
61.9%

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

About this home

5 rooms, 2 or 3 bedrooms, Colonial Cottage with large bay window living room, 1 1/2 baths, 1 room lowerl level plus rear deck. New Munchkin 4 zone gas fired boiler, updated electric plus new roof and carpet. Near commuter train, area beaches and parks with easy access to local shopping and area shopping centers.

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Property History

Market Insights

62.5%
Price Range
141
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73577052
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 15, 2026
$629,000
MLS #73577052 - Active
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Sold
Mar 18, 2005
$243,900
Property sold
Days on Market: 141
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Listed for Sale
Sep 22, 2004
$235,900
Original listing
Agent: Ralph Leonard Office: Ralph Leonard Associates

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $1,960 $195,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,960
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$195,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,297 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $1,960
Assessed Value $195,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 141 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,297 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Cottage
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
School District
Beverly School District local
B+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.3% Average
1.3% Suspensions 1.3% In-School
↓ 4.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Children's Center for Communication School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Harborlight-Stoneridge Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shore Country Day School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-09
The Saints Academy
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Landmark School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-12
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
New England Academy School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-12
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Glen Urquhart School
3.7 mi
Grades K-08
A-
Ayers/Ryal Side School
0.7 mi | #183 of 825 | Score: 55.9
Dropped 130 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
402 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Beverly Middle School
1.5 mi | #141 of 352 | Score: 45.2
Improved 23 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
1,417 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Waring School
2.4 mi
Grades 06-12
B
Beverly High School
1.4 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 55.6
Dropped 45 spots from last year
-2.6 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,774 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

8 May Street, Beverly MA 01915

Beverly, MA 01915

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ralph Leonard
Listing Office Ralph Leonard Associates
Office Phone 978-922-0252
Agent MLS ID C2328839
Office MLS ID C67300
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:52 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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