OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY SEPT 19TH FROM 2:30 - 4. EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE ON THE HARBOR WITH YOUR OWN DEEP WATER DOCK approx. 290 feet long with a recently renovated 4-bedroom 2 1/2 bath harbor front home on SMITH'S COVE. The dock is fully licensed with a Chapter 91 permit, providing legal compliance for the owner. Sits across the harbor from Rocky Neck, renowned for its artist colonies, galleries, shops, and restaurants, this home offers a front-row seat to the bustling, picturesque harbor and easy access to the vibrant cultural life of Gloucester's waterfront. The home has all the modern conveniences with a state-of-the-art kitchen with all high-end appliances. There is a huge pantry off the kitchen. A spacious primary bedroom suite over the heated garage includes its own bath, while two additional bedrooms feature walkout decks and a skylight in the fourth bedroom. Large deck off living room all ooverlooking this spectacular harbor. There is another room that could be an office and is close to the main bedroom. There are two baths on the second level and a half bath with a washer-dryer hook-up on the first floor.
For sale
Price cut: $345K (8/3)
$2,950,000
263 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
4beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.49 Acres Lot
$2,822,100 Zestimate®
$1,180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 185 days
- 1,058
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanne Carpenter 978-290-1816,
J. Barrett & Company 978-526-8555
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73421894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 289
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior
- Level: Second
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Country Kitchen, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 26 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 30 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Dining Area, Pantry, Bonus Room, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Entry Hall
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Dock/Mooring, Harbor, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Dock/Mooring,Harbor,Ocean,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Harbor, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Private, Harbor, Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Easements, Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:0080 B:0050 L:0000,1897843
- Zoning: NB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gloucester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,814,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,650
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,822,100
$2.68M - $2.96M
$3,525/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $2,950,000-10.5%$1,180/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Price change | $3,295,000-10.9%$1,318/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,700,000$1,480/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listing removed | $3,700,000$1,480/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,700,000$1,480/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,650 | $1,814,000 |
| 2024 | $17,650 +6.7% | $1,814,000 +16.2% |
| 2023 | $16,537 | $1,561,600 |
| 2022 | $16,537 +7% | $1,561,600 +25.6% |
| 2021 | $15,462 +0.5% | $1,242,900 -0.4% |
| 2020 | $15,383 +4.1% | $1,247,600 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $14,775 +2.6% | $1,164,300 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $14,407 +2.6% | $1,114,200 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $14,039 +4% | $1,064,400 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $13,501 +4.1% | $992,000 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $12,969 +3.5% | $950,100 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $12,535 +3.1% | $965,700 +0.2% |
| 2013 | $12,157 +5.5% | $963,300 +1.8% |
| 2012 | $11,526 +4.3% | $946,300 -3.2% |
| 2011 | $11,052 +5.7% | $977,200 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $10,453 +2.3% | $996,500 -6.4% |
| 2009 | $10,218 +3.8% | $1,064,400 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $9,843 +9.4% | $1,081,700 +3.5% |
| 2007 | $8,996 -0.8% | $1,044,800 |
| 2006 | $9,069 +6.6% | $1,044,800 +10.4% |
| 2005 | $8,510 +42.8% | $946,600 +52.6% |
| 2004 | $5,960 +1.2% | $620,200 +15.3% |
| 2003 | $5,888 +4.8% | $537,700 +27% |
| 2001 | $5,619 +5.8% | $423,400 +20.4% |
| 1999 | $5,309 | $351,800 |
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