Most Expensive 2011 Home Sales On The North Shore

Top Single Family Sales In Essex County For 2011

There’s no harm in being nosey. For all it’s natural beauty and historic charm the North Shore has also for centuries been home to some extremely impressive dwellings. From the magnificent Crane Estate mansion on Castle Hill in Ipswich to the Hammond Castle in Gloucester, the tourist favorite House Of The Seven Gables in Salem to the Mansion at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, historic works of architecture and landscaping have long been a part of North Shore culture and later absorbed from private ownership into recreational, encyclopedic retreats.

However… not every great North Shore estate is a museum, gallery or private function facility. Take a spin up rte 127 from Beverly through Manchester and Magnolia and you’ll get a quick sense of how alive the tradition still remains. There are still plenty of jaw dropping private homes throughout Essex County, and here are the top ten most expensive 2011 home sales on the North Shore. Enjoy.

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The above real estate information was provided by Dan Bernal, a Realtor in Salem MA. Dan has been featured on the popular HGTV show House Hunters and is a top producing agent with Virtual Homes Real Estate. Dan can be reached by email at dan.bernal@virtualhomes.com or by phone at 617-275-3291, or follow these links for free MLS access and information about Dan including client testimonials.

MLS #: 71290836	Status: SLD	DOM: 48	Sale Price: $5,100,000	List Price: $5,500,000
28 Masconomo St		List $/SqFt: 611.25	Sale Date: 11/15/2011	List Date: 9/22/2011
Manchester, MA 01944		Sold $/SqFt: 566.79	Off Mkt. Date: 11/9/2011	Orig. Price: $5,800,000
Style: Detached – Colonial
Rooms: 15	Beds: 6	Baths: 6f 1h	Living Area: 8998	Tax: $51109
Garage: 2	Parking: 8	Acres: 1.95 (85075 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1916	Fy: 2011
Remarks: A once in a life time opportunity to own the last untouched, timeless estate overlooking Singing Beach! This romantic stately stucco manor perched in the middle of the manicured vista lawn has a wrap around deck that provides a magnificent oceanview- sweeping from the beach up the coastline to Magnolia. A great flowing floor plan with a versitale layout and spacious room sizes that maximize the oceanviews. This spectacular location creates huge potential for a renovation of your choice!

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MLS #: 71208726	Status: SLD	DOM: 32	Sale Price: $5,540,000	List Price: $5,800,000
675-E Hale St		List $/SqFt: 828.57	Sale Date: 6/15/2011	List Date: 4/1/2011
Beverly, MA:Beverly Farms 01915		Sold $/SqFt: 791.43	Off Mkt. Date: 5/3/2011	Orig. Price: $5,800,000
Style: Detached – Antique
Rooms: 19	Beds: 7	Baths: 7f 1h	Living Area: 7000	Tax: $75419
Garage: 2	Parking: 8	Acres: 18 (784080 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1905	Fy: 2011
Remarks: Sea Meadow is a private enclave on ~18 magnificent acres with a sweeping lawn overlooking the pond & meadow out to the atlantic ocean A classic antique gambrel provides ample indoor space with unique outdoor entertaining areas. Features 5 fireplaces, inground pool with hot tub, tennis court, carriage hse apt. Landscaped grounds, mature trees & plantings. Spectacular estate with private beachfront and meandering pathways. Includes a hilltop 2.83 acre oceanview lot. A paradise for wildlife!

MLS #: 71184479	Status: SLD	DOM: 207	Sale Price: $5,400,000	List Price: $5,845,000
163 West St		List $/SqFt: 847.1	Sale Date: 9/26/2011	List Date: 2/2/2011
Beverly, MA 01915		Sold $/SqFt: 782.61	Off Mkt. Date: 8/28/2011	Orig. Price: $6,300,000
Style: Detached – Cape
Rooms: 12	Beds: 5	Baths: 5f 1h	Living Area: 6900	Tax: $51899
Garage: 4	Parking: 8	Acres: 3.76 (163786 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1995	Fy: 2011
Remarks: Unique Nantucket style Cape nestled into elevated oceanfront plateau with spectacular views from Manchester to Marblehead.Sprawling design allows for dramatic views from all rooms. Sunken LR w/fireplace opens to elegant central entry hall with french door leading to deck and oceanside yard. Gracious FR with floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace flows to kitchen, dining area, screened porch and pool area. Gunite pool/Jacuzzi with naturally terraced landscaping provide vista oceanviews.A must see!

MLS #: 71137322	Status: SLD	DOM: 87	Sale Price: $5,250,000	List Price: $5,900,000
211 Willow Road		List $/SqFt: 619.68	Sale Date: 1/31/2011	List Date: 9/15/2010
Nahant, MA 01908		Sold $/SqFt: 551.41	Off Mkt. Date: 12/11/2010	Orig. Price: $5,900,000
Style: Detached – Colonial
Rooms: 19	Beds: 6	Baths: 5f 2h	Living Area: 9521	Tax: $59762
Garage: 4	Parking: 6	Acres: 2.1 (91476 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1828	Fy: 2010
Remarks: “Cragmere”, breathtaking shingle style estate on 2+acre dramatic waterfront peninsula. Completely renovated in 2006. Spectacular vistas of the Boston skyline and South Shore. Pristine, formal garden terraces, including the “Longfellow garden”. Charming waterfront “Boat House” offers studio kitchen and full bath. This estate offers ocean views from every room, stunning Poggen Pohl gourmet kitchens, Gaggeneau appliances and concrete counters. Phenomenal sunken living room. Just Fabulous!

MLS #: 70900772	Status: SLD	DOM: 712	Sale Price: $4,120,000	List Price: $4,650,000
8 Davis Road		List $/SqFt: 758.94	Sale Date: 4/8/2011	List Date: 4/9/2009
Marblehead, MA 01945		Sold $/SqFt: 672.43	Off Mkt. Date: 3/30/2011	Orig. Price: $5,495,000
Style: Detached – Colonial
Rooms: 11	Beds: 5	Baths: 4f 2h	Living Area: 6127	Tax: $46393
Garage: 2	Parking: 6	Acres: 2.07 (90169 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1910	Fy: 2010
Remarks: Sited on Peach’s Point, a private peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean, on 2+/- waterfront acres sits this fully renovated five bedroom, six bath home with access to a private pier. The residence has been magnificently restored and expanded in 2002-2003 and features new state of the art systems while maintaining original architectural detail throughout. The professionally manicured grounds feature extensive patios, walkways and stone walls amidst tall pines, flowering shrubs and expansive lawns.

MLS #: 71082642	Status: SLD	DOM: 395	Sale Price: $4,500,000	List Price: $4,950,000
15 Old Neck Road		List $/SqFt: 839.98	Sale Date: 8/23/2011	List Date: 5/18/2010
Manchester, MA 01944		Sold $/SqFt: 763.62	Off Mkt. Date: 6/17/2011	Orig. Price: $5,850,000
Style: Detached – Victorian
Rooms: 13	Beds: 6	Baths: 4f 2h	Living Area: 5893	Tax: $43981
Garage: 3	Parking: 10	Acres: 3.33 (145490 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1879	Fy: 2011
Remarks: Built in 1879 as one of the North Shore’s grand summer cottages overlooking Singing Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, “Jutland” was magnificently restored in 2004 to preserve the outstanding natural beauty and architectural integrity of the property. The renovations include a new chef’s kitchen with fireplace, all new baths, new systems, a new roof and new custom windows. It offers a 3-car garage, a heated pool and pool house all surrounded by a rolling meadow, an apple orchard and stunning beach.

MLS #: 71218821	Status: SLD	DOM: 44	Sale Price: $4,557,000	List Price: $5,100,000
27 Smith’s Point Road		List $/SqFt: 1516.95	Sale Date: 7/8/2011	List Date: 4/19/2011
Manchester, MA 01944		Sold $/SqFt: 1355.44	Off Mkt. Date: 6/2/2011	Orig. Price: $5,100,000
Style: Detached – Contemporary
Rooms: 6	Beds: 4	Baths: 3f 1h	Living Area: 3362	Tax: $36868
Garage: 2	Parking: 6	Acres: 1.95 (84942 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1971	Fy: 2011
Remarks: This magnificent, private estate spans approximately 2 acres affording commanding views of the Atlantic Ocean. This offering includes a main residence with one bedroom guesthouse and deeded rights to private “Long Beach”, with pier and dock. The contemporary stone and glass residence has an open air layout with water views at nearly every turn.

MLS #: 71188135	Status: SLD	DOM: 561	Sale Price: $4,875,000	List Price: $5,650,000
8 Blossom Ln		List $/SqFt: 860.62	Sale Date: 5/31/2011	List Date: 2/14/2011
Manchester, MA 01944		Sold $/SqFt: 742.57	Off Mkt. Date: 5/31/2011	Orig. Price: $5,650,000
Style: Detached – Other (See Remarks)
Rooms: 10	Beds: 6	Baths: 7f 1h	Living Area: 6565	Tax: $46111
Garage: 3	Parking: 8	Acres: 1.47 (64166 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1900	Fy: 2010
Remarks: Overlooking Singing Beach, this turn of the century, shingle style residence was last offered in 1992. The open floor plan lends itself to current lifestyles offering both formal and intimate spaces. There are 10 principal rooms including six bedrooms. Sweeping ocean views, four fireplaces, hardwood and stone floors, all add to the property’s desirability. Amenities include: private tennis court, heated pool, hot tub and English style gardens and two gazebos on 1.47 acres.

MLS #: 70998831	Status: SLD	DOM: 748	Sale Price: $4,950,000	List Price: $5,695,000
14 Smith Point Road		List $/SqFt: 820.25	Sale Date: 12/28/2011	List Date: 11/5/2009
Manchester, MA 01944		Sold $/SqFt: 712.95	Off Mkt. Date: 11/23/2011	Orig. Price: $6,950,000
Style: Detached – Colonial
Rooms: 15	Beds: 5	Baths: 4f 2h	Living Area: 6943	Tax: $38579
Garage: 3	Parking: 6	Acres: 2.4 (104544 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1885	Fy: 2010
Remarks: This impressive home features dramatic water views on 2.4 landscaped acres. The residence was expertly renovated to restore its original elegance, while adding modern amenities. The home boasts a two-story foyer with fireplace, a commanding Victorian staircase featuring original woodwork and moldings as well as beautiful hardwood floors. Also included, a renovated 3-car garage with employee living quarters above, tennis court, ocean-facing pool, access to a private, sandy beach and dock.

MLS #: 71204179	Status: SLD	DOM: 24	Sale Price: $3,800,000	List Price: $3,800,000
100 Beach Street		List $/SqFt: 699.82	Sale Date: 7/15/2011	List Date: 3/23/2011
Manchester, MA 01944		Sold $/SqFt: 699.82	Off Mkt. Date: 4/16/2011	Orig. Price: $3,800,000
Style: Detached – Colonial
Rooms: 13	Beds: 7	Baths: 6f 2h	Living Area: 5430	Tax: $20938
Garage: 2	Parking: 8	Acres: 6 (261360 sq.ft.)	Year Built: 1911	Fy: 2011
Remarks: Stately Tudor on six + acres w/ views to Manchester Harbor and the Islands. “Round Top” is a rare offering having been owned by the same family for 90 years. Completely renovated in 2000, the home features 7 bedrooms, 6 full & 2 half bathrooms , a chef’s kitchen w/ granite counters & butler’s pantry and spectacular sunroom overlooking the harbor. There is a separate garage building for 2 cars. All systems have been updated, property is on town sewer and is in pristine condition.