REDUCED PRICE!! Step into history at the William Woodberry House, an antique colonial farmhouse on a corner lot in desirable Beverly Cove, recently named America’s “hottest zip code.” This well-loved home has been thoughtfully restored with respect to its original character, blending timeless details with modern comforts. Original wide pine floors & post&beam timbers harken to another time. Enter into a mudroom from the private patio.The kitchen was remodeled sensibly w/stone counters & updated appliances.An office, bedroom, full bath & living and dining rooms round out level one. Upstairs, you'll find the recently remodeled primary bedroom, featuring a vaulted ceiling that highlights the original timber and is bathed in natural light.Ensuite updated full bath includes a laundry area.Two additional BRs and a sunny family room fill out level two. The 1830 two-story addition serves as a workshop. Parks,coffee shop,beaches, downtown all close by. Close to major routes and commuter rail.
Sold for $830,000
$830,000
156 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
4beds
3,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1720
7,248 Square Feet Lot
$844,300 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$4,463 Estimated rent
Home value
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Antique colonial farmhouseLaundry areaVaulted ceilingSunny family roomCorner lotOriginal wide pine floorsPrivate patio
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Listed by:
David Brown 617-594-0901,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly 978-927-1111
Bought with:
Eric Cressy
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73434217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant, Beadboard
- Level: Second
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 250
- Dimensions: 25 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,144
- Total interior livable area: 3,144 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 7,248 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: 4184695
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Post & Beam
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1720
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Beverly
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $830,000-4.5%$264/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434217 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Contingent | $869,000$276/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434217 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2025 | Price change | $869,000-3.3%$276/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434217 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $899,000-3.2%$286/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434217 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $929,000+66.5%$295/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434217 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2016 | Sold | $558,000-2.1%$177/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Pending sale | $569,900$181/sqft |
Source: J. Barrett & Company #71938999 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2016 | Price change | $569,900-1.7%$181/sqft |
Source: J. Barrett & Company #71938999 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2015 | Price change | $579,900-0.8%$184/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71863610 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Price change | $584,500-2.3%$186/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71863610 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2015 | Price change | $598,500-0.1%$190/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Beverly #71863610 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,000+31.6%$191/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2005 | Sold | $455,000+225%$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/1993 | Sold | $140,000-44%$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1987 | Sold | $250,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,974 +0.2% | $725,600 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $7,960 +1.7% | $708,800 +1.9% |
| 2023 | $7,829 | $695,300 |
| 2022 | $7,829 +2.1% | $695,300 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $7,670 +5.1% | $603,900 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $7,295 -3% | $568,600 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $7,519 +4.1% | $569,200 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $7,220 -0.2% | $530,900 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $7,231 -0.8% | $506,400 |
| 2016 | $7,287 +2% | $506,400 |
| 2015 | $7,145 +9.9% | $506,400 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $6,501 +3.8% | $459,100 |
| 2013 | $6,262 +5.2% | $459,100 |
| 2012 | $5,955 +3% | $459,100 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $5,782 +9.1% | $465,900 +2.2% |
| 2010 | $5,301 -0.2% | $455,800 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $5,309 +4.6% | $488,900 +0.2% |
| 2008 | $5,076 +8.8% | $488,100 +6.1% |
| 2007 | $4,664 +6% | $460,000 +3.3% |
| 2006 | $4,400 -2.2% | $445,300 -0.6% |
| 2005 | $4,499 +21.9% | $448,100 +32.6% |
| 2004 | $3,691 +5.1% | $338,000 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $3,512 -4% | $302,500 +19.8% |
| 2001 | $3,659 +6.4% | $252,500 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $3,438 +40.3% | $237,300 +50.4% |
| 1995 | $2,451 | $157,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01915
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cove Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Briscoe Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Beverly High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cove School
- Middle: Beverly Ms
- High: Beverly Hs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 156 Hale St
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