NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7 Ships Bell Rd Gloucester, MA 01930

Estimated Value: $1,246,000 - $1,621,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
$1,024/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 23, 2025

Last sale price $1,600,000 $1,146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,572 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Ocean View
  • Medical Services
  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2025

The temperature shifts, the air feels clearer, and the sunsets take your breath away. Flowering trees stretch their limbs out to welcome you as you’re serenaded by singing birds and distant crashing waves. Just ask anyone who lives in Lanesville, one of Gloucester’s delightful, coastal neighborhoods. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, this 3-bed, 2-bath home at 7 Ships Bell Rd. features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and walls of glass that frame Ipswich Bay. The open layout with sweeping ocean views includes a well appointed kitchen, a fireplaced living room with sliders to the wrap around deck, and a lower-level bedroom and full bath with walkout access. Enjoy kayaking from Lane’s Cove, fishing from the rocks, swimming in the quarry or simply relaxing. Be nurtured by this seaside dream, a rare mid-century gem with coastal flair.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

McDermott Group

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/13/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Bob Mcd

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Parker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 10,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned R20

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Pocket Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Plum Cove Elementary School
  • O'maley Middle School
  • Gloucester High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1900862

Community Details

Overview

  • Lanesville Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,559

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

10,350 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Subdivision Name: Lanesville
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • Door Features: Pocket Door, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Beadboard
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Window Seat
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1036
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 360
  • Living Area: 1396
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AN1921

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Outdoor Shower
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • REQD OWN ASSOCIATION: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1900862
  • Zoning: R20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements, Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10350
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9558.64

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • Waterview: Bay, Ocean, Private, Walk to

MLS Schools

  • High School: Gloucester Hs
  • Elementary School: Plum Cove Es
  • Middle Or Junior School: O'maley Ms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Hollender Herbert and Hollender Margaret A
Bought by
Schwartz Carolyn and Schwartz Michael
Seller's Agent
McDermott Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Parker
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
33.89%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$1,428,936

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$171,064
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2010
Sold by
Deykin Daniel
Bought by
Hollender Herbert and Hollender Margaret A
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schwartz Carolyn $1,600,000 --
Schwartz Carolyn $1,600,000 --
Schwartz Carolyn $1,600,000 --
Schwartz Carolyn $1,600,000 --
Schwartz Carolyn $1,600,000 --
Schwartz Carolyn $1,600,000 --
Hollender Herbert $595,000 --
Hollender Herbert C $595,000 --
Hollender Herbert $595,000 --
Hollender Herbert C $595,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hollender Herbert C $294,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $1,600,000 +33.9% $1,146 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $856 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,559 $983,400 $647,200 $336,200
2024 $9,218 $947,400 $616,400 $331,000
2023 $9,130 $862,100 $550,400 $311,700
2022 $8,712 $742,700 $478,800 $263,900
2021 $8,600 $691,300 $435,100 $256,200
2020 $7,910 $641,500 $410,200 $231,300
2019 $7,967 $627,800 $410,200 $217,600
2018 $7,878 $609,300 $410,200 $199,100
2017 $7,760 $588,300 $390,700 $197,600
2016 $7,355 $540,400 $370,600 $169,800
2015 $7,308 $535,400 $370,600 $164,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73373516

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: GLOU-000144-000020

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