Rocky Neck area! Rare opportunity to buy 2 water view year-round single-family homes on 1 lot! Main house is a 4 BR, 2 BA Col. with 1 car gar. under which was completely gut renovated right down to the studs! Like brand new condition! Situated closer to Smith Cove is a separate detached 4 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA year-round completely renovated Cottage currently being used for a home occupation business but could also easily be overflow guest quarters or vacation rental home! Several decks offer views of Gloucester Harbor and Smith Cove to enjoy the boating activity, sunsets, and fireworks! Main house has beautiful maple cabinet kitchen w/granite counters, ss appliances, breakfast bar, and cathedral ceilings. Excellent location at the entrance to America's oldest art colony. Rocky Neck offers many restaurants, art galleries, shops, marina, and cultural center. Nearby Niles Beach is a nice neighborhood beach just a short stroll around the corner and just a few doors away is Gloucester Stage Co.
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
281 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
6beds
2,190sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$594/sqft
$3,546 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Lane Team 978-689-5431,
North Shore's Gold Coast Realty 978-283-4440
Bought with:
Alli Allmendinger
Churchill Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73265231
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Individual, Unit Control, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Picture Window, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,190
- Total interior livable area: 2,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Garden, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Harbor
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Harbor,Water
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 9,027 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Foundation area: 1140
- Parcel number: 1897832
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Gloucester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $594/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $970,900
- Annual tax amount: $9,447
- Date on market: 11/16/2025
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2024 | Sold | $1,300,000-1.9%$594/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73265231 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2024 | Contingent | $1,325,000$605/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73265377 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2024 | Price change | $1,325,000-7%$605/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73265231 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000+774.2%$651/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73265231 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/1996 | Sold | $163,000$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,447 | $970,900 |
| 2024 | $9,447 +3.1% | $970,900 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $9,167 | $865,600 |
| 2022 | $9,167 +6.7% | $865,600 +25.3% |
| 2021 | $8,594 +5.3% | $690,800 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $8,164 +2.4% | $662,100 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $7,973 +3.3% | $628,300 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $7,718 +3.1% | $596,900 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $7,488 +6.1% | $567,700 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $7,055 +3.8% | $518,400 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $6,800 +12.9% | $498,200 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $6,021 +2.5% | $463,900 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $5,875 -0.4% | $465,500 -3.9% |
| 2012 | $5,901 +13.4% | $484,500 +5.3% |
| 2011 | $5,205 +5.2% | $460,200 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $4,948 +0.8% | $471,700 -7.8% |
| 2009 | $4,909 +1.2% | $511,400 -4.1% |
| 2008 | $4,852 +4.7% | $533,200 -1% |
| 2007 | $4,636 | $538,500 |
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Neighborhood: 01930
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Veterans Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Gloucester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Veterans
- Middle: O'maley
- High: Gloucester 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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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Gloucester
- 01930
- 281 E Main St
