Opportunity awaits at 186 Washington Street! This spacious Gloucester two-family offers a flexible layout, generous room sizes and excellent potential for an owner-occupant, investor or multi-generational buyer. Each unit features its own kitchen, full bath and comfortable living spaces, with the second-floor unit also offering a bright sunroom. Off-street parking, basement storage and convenient access to downtown Gloucester, the harbor, shops, restaurants and area beaches add to the appeal. A substantial third floor attic with multiple existing rooms provides an exciting value-add opportunity for future expansion or additional living space. The third floor requires renovation; buyers to perform their own due diligence regarding permitted uses, zoning and approvals. A unique opportunity to bring your vision to a classic Gloucester multifamily and unlock its full potential.
For sale
Price cut: $9.1K (10/5)
$789,900
186 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
6beds
2,575sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$769,500 Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous room sizesComfortable living spacesOff-street parkingFlexible layout
- 48 days
- 556
- 16
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Garett Webb 978-491-1413,
Churchill Properties 978-515-7031
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73564843
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,575
- Total interior livable area: 2,575 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,575
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Harbor, Ocean, River, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 4,052 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 23/50,1894617
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Gloucester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $570,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,236
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Total actual rent: 5400
Estimated market value
$769,500
$731,000 - $808,000
$2,722/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $789,900-1.1%$307/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+68.2%$310/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $475,000+10.5%$184/sqft |
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| 5/12/2022 | Contingent | $429,900$167/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $429,900$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,791 | $492,400 |
| 2024 | $4,791 -14.4% | $492,400 -6.8% |
| 2023 | $5,596 | $528,400 |
| 2022 | $5,596 +10.6% | $528,400 +29.9% |
| 2021 | $5,061 +5.7% | $406,800 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $4,789 +8% | $388,400 +11.1% |
| 2019 | $4,435 +2.1% | $349,500 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $4,342 +6.4% | $335,800 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $4,082 +4.9% | $309,500 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $3,892 +2% | $286,000 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $3,814 +5% | $279,400 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $3,634 -0.1% | $280,000 -2.8% |
| 2013 | $3,637 -0.1% | $288,200 -3.5% |
| 2012 | $3,639 +2.3% | $298,800 -5% |
| 2011 | $3,557 +11.4% | $314,500 +3.3% |
| 2010 | $3,194 -7.4% | $304,500 -15.3% |
| 2009 | $3,449 -0.4% | $359,300 -5.6% |
| 2008 | $3,463 +5.6% | $380,500 -0.1% |
| 2007 | $3,279 -0.8% | $380,800 |
| 2006 | $3,305 +15% | $380,800 +19.1% |
| 2005 | $2,874 +19.2% | $319,700 +27.4% |
| 2004 | $2,411 +14% | $250,900 +29.9% |
| 2003 | $2,114 +9.9% | $193,100 +33.2% |
| 2001 | $1,924 +4% | $145,000 +18.3% |
| 1999 | $1,850 | $122,600 |
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Neighborhood: 01930
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plum Cove School
- Middle: Omaley Middle School
- High: Gloucester High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






