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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,464 Sq. Ft.
  • 3.9 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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Enjoy living in this Folly Cove property where artist and author Virginia Lee Burton did her life's work. This delightful estate is the well-preserved subject of her children's book "The Little House" The 3.9 acre property includes a sunny farmhouse as well as a separate barn/studio, each of which have been featured in many publications. Virginia wrote her books in the studio and it is also where the Folly Cove Design Group was formed and met. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and the historic post and beam studio has a 20' granite fireplace and cathedral ceilings, providing comfort and privacy for guests. Unique features include large granite tables, benches and a cozy firepit. Granite pillars support trailing grapevines and near-by is a quarry and hiking /biking trails. Fruit and nut trees and berry bushes, as well as vegetable and flower gardens complement the yard. This is a magical property with plenty of privacy and parking that lends itself to indoor and outdoor events.

Full Property Details for 1255 Washington St

General

  • Price: $1,495,000
  • Taxes: $10,852 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73550282
  • Updated: 7/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 2
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, Wood Flooring, First
  • Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Bathroom with Tub and Shower, Cathedr, Second
  • Bathroom 3: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wood, Second

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: Yes, Second
  • Bedroom 2: Closet, Wood Flooring, Second
  • Bedroom 3: Wood Flooring, Third
  • Bedroom 4: Wood Flooring, Third

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Wood Flooring, Bay/Bow/Box Window(s), Main, First
  • Kitchen: Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Main, First
  • Dining Room: Bathroom - Half, Wood Flooring, Exterior Access, Main, First
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Garden, Guesthouse, Stone Wall
  • Color: white

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 12
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • Area: Lanesville
  • County: Essex
  • Subdivision: Folly Cove
  • Driving Directions: First rotary to Washington Street

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Central, Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating Zones: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Electric Range, Connection for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Cottage
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 1,464
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1920

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 3.9
  • Lot Dimensions: 3.9
  • Frontage: Public
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Bay, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,021.17
  • Tax Amount: $10,852
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: generator; oven in studio does not work
  • Property ID: 1901025
  • Block/Lot/Section: 8
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Schools serving 1255 Washington St

School District:Gloucester School District
NameGradesDistance
Plum Cove School
15 Hickory Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
K-51 mi
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
6-83.9 mi
Gloucester High School
32 L O Johnson Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
9-125.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1255 Washington St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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7/15/2026
Listed
$1,495,000
199%
MLS
11/08/2000
Sold
$500,000
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Tax History for 1255 Washington St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,436
2%
$1,073,700
2%
2024
$10,266
6%
$1,055,100
15%
2023
$9,703
3%
$916,200
14%
2022
$9,430
2%
$803,900
9%
2021
$9,206
1%
$740,000
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2020
$9,087
5%
$737,000
8%
2019
$8,671
3%
$683,300
5%
2018
$8,390
3%
$648,900
6%
2017
$8,111
3%
$614,900
6%
2016
$7,887
4%
$579,500
4%
2015
$7,593
13%
$556,300
8%
2014
$6,716
—
$517,400
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1255 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 (MLS# 73550282) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1255 Washington Street is currently listed for $1,495,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. This property is listed by Michelle Kuppens from our Beverly Office.Want to learn more about 1255 Washington Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gloucester? You can browse all Gloucester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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