For sale

$499,900

8 Sylvan St, Gloucester, MA 01930

3beds

1,132sqft

$3,097/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

2,178 Square Feet Lot

$494,700 Zestimate^®

$442/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Open concept dining areaFunctional layoutWood stove hookup

Welcome to this 3-bedroom 1-bathroom home offering a functional lay out and great everyday convenience. The open concept dining area creates an easy flow for entertaining and daily living, while a wood stove hookup adds cozy potential for the colder months. The first floor features a comfortable bedroom, ideal for home office or guest room. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms with generous closet space. Two parking spaces provide off street parking convenience and the proximity to transportation makes commuting a breeze. Enjoy easy access to the ocean, area beaches and the beautiful grounds of Stage Fort Park - perfect for morning walks, sunset views and making the most of New England living. Don't miss this opportunity to own a home in one of the North Shore's most charming coastal communities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Dining room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Main,First

Kitchen

Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Level: Main,First

Living room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup
Level: Main,First

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Features

Flooring: Wood
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,132
Total interior livable area: 1,132 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,132
Finished area below ground: 710

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 2,178 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 0034 0050 001,1895475
Zoning: R-5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Gloucester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $442/sqft
Tax assessed value: $460,100
Annual tax amount: $4,282
Date on market: 8/12/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

$494,700

$470,000 - $519,000

$3,227/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/12/2026	Listed for sale	$499,900+81.1%$442/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73562740 Report a problem
9/26/2018	Sold	$276,000+0.7%$244/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/11/2018	Pending sale	$274,000$242/sqft
Source: J. Barrett & Company #72355564 Report a problem
8/6/2018	Price change	$274,000-8.4%$242/sqft
Source: J. Barrett & Company #72355564 Report a problem
7/12/2018	Price change	$299,000-4.8%$264/sqft
Source: J. Barrett & Company #72355564 Report a problem
7/2/2018	Price change	$314,000-10.3%$277/sqft
Source: J. Barrett & Company #72355564 Report a problem
6/8/2018	Price change	$349,900-2.8%$309/sqft
Source: Weathervane Realty #72316133 Report a problem
5/15/2018	Price change	$359,900-2.7%$318/sqft
Source: Weathervane Realty #72316133 Report a problem
4/27/2018	Listed for sale	$369,900+146.6%$327/sqft
Source: Weathervane Realty #72316133 Report a problem
5/31/2012	Sold	$150,000+23%$133/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/31/1989	Sold	$122,000$108/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,089	$420,200
2024	$4,089 +4.7%	$420,200 +13.9%
2023	$3,906	$368,800
2022	$3,906 +7.3%	$368,800 +26.1%
2021	$3,639 +2.5%	$292,500 +1.6%
2020	$3,551 +13.5%	$288,000 +16.8%
2019	$3,128 +5.5%	$246,500 +7.5%
2018	$2,964 +5.3%	$229,200 +7.4%
2017	$2,815 +5.7%	$213,400 +9.1%
2016	$2,662 +4.9%	$195,600 +5.2%
2015	$2,538 +13%	$185,900 +7.4%
2014	$2,247 -2.8%	$173,100 -5.5%
2013	$2,312 +5.6%	$183,200 +1.9%
2012	$2,189 +5.2%	$179,700 -2.3%
2011	$2,080 +3.5%	$183,900 -4%
2010	$2,010 -0.5%	$191,600 -8.9%
2009	$2,020 +0.9%	$210,400 -4.3%
2008	$2,001 +5.4%	$219,900 -0.2%
2007	$1,898 -0.8%	$220,400
2006	$1,913 +11.7%	$220,400 +15.7%
2005	$1,713 +4.1%	$190,500 +11.2%
2004	$1,646 -3.1%	$171,300 +10.4%
2003	$1,699 +7.5%	$155,200 +30.3%
2001	$1,580 +6%	$119,100 +20.5%
1999	$1,491	$98,800