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Key Details
Sold Price $1,475,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,788 sqft
Price per Sqft $308
Subdivision East Point
MLS Listing ID 72562551
Sold Date 07/09/20
Style Second Empire
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1859
Annual Tax Amount $18,829
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 0.740 Acres
Acres 0.74
Property Description
A unique opportunity to have a piece of history and unparalleled views of the ocean at 40 Steps in exclusive East Point. The historic Gibson House, aka "40 Steps" is perched ideally on a 3/4 acre lot so that two sides of the house possess unobstructed views of the ocean a rare feature even in Nahant.This grand old Victorian, the summer cottage of the Gibsons of the museum in Boston has incredible moldings, soaring ceilings and the grandeur of the 1850s. Nearly 5000 sq feet, 7-8 bedrooms, 5 baths, large entertaining space with double formal living rooms, large hallways and traditional staircases are emblematic of the time The piazza remains as an enclosed porch running over 40 feet long on all sides with 20 sliders.overlooking the coastline Deed includes 1/3 share in undivided 2.12 acres across the street with co-owners. Lower level has an addtl 1300 sq feet above ground.Systems are top of the line, newer,roof is 2012. See movie
Location
State MA
County Essex
Zoning R1
Direction Nahant Rd up to 40 Steps, house is on the right
Rooms
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Interior
Interior Features Bedroom, Entry Hall
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Other
Fireplaces Number 1
Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden
Fence Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Community Features Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Utilities Available for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Waterfront true
Waterfront Description Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Frontage, Walk to, Direct Access, Ocean, Direct Access, Frontage, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public,Other (See Remarks))
View Y/N Yes
View Scenic View(s)
Parking Type Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Wooded, Level, Sloped
Foundation Stone, Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Johnson
Middle Schools Swampscott
High Schools Swampscott
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Bought with Jessica Tully • Molisse Realty Group LLC
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