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    • Price cut: $345K (8/3)
    $2,950,000

    263 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

    4beds
    2,500sqft
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    $18,821/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    0.49 Acres Lot
    $2,821,200 Zestimate®
    $1,180/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    NEW PRICE.! 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.
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    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: 3/20/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $2,821,200

        $2.68M - $2.96M

        $3,964/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/3/2026Price change$2,950,000-10.5%$1,180/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73421894 Report a problem
        6/13/2026Price change$3,295,000-10.9%$1,318/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73421894 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Listed for sale$3,700,000$1,480/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73421894 Report a problem
        10/23/2025Listing removed$3,700,000$1,480/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73421894 Report a problem
        8/25/2025Listed for sale$3,700,000$1,480/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73421894 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Neighborhood: 01930

        Getting around

        41 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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