For sale

$1,800,000

53-55 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

9beds

4,628sqft

$10,924/mo

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4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down

Built in 1741

-- sqft lot

$1,718,200 Zestimate^®

$389/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Post and beam colonialOverlooking historic gloucester harborCommon decks and patioCovered outside sitting area

The Inn at Babson Court is a 1741 post & beam Colonial overlooking historic Gloucester Harbor and the Fisherman's Memorial. The property is currently used as an inn/multi family. Currently there are 3 "apartments" and 2 suites (no kitchen). Public record states 4 family. Exposed beams and historic charm throughout. Many possibilities exist for its future uses. Plenty of parking behind house including a 2 car garage (ADU?). 4-100amp electric service panels plus house meter. Common decks and patio, covered outside sitting area. Beach and harbor across the street!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 6
Full bathrooms: 5
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Steam, Oil

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator

Features

Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den, Loft
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Partial
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,628
Total interior livable area: 4,628 sqft
Finished area above ground: 4,628

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 8
Parking features: Off Street
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Has view: Yes
View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Harbor
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Harbor,Water
Waterfront features: Harbor, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach

Lot

Size: 5,648 Square Feet
Features: Flood Plain

Details

Parcel number: M:0003 B:0047 L:0000
Zoning: R-5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down

Materials

Post & Beam
Foundation: Granite
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1741

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Gloucester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $389/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,269,400
Annual tax amount: $11,818
Date on market: 5/23/2026
Total actual rent: 0

Estimated market value

$1,718,200

$1.63M - $1.80M

$2,705/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/23/2026	Listed for sale	$1,800,000+143.6%$389/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73523157 Report a problem
1/4/2016	Listing removed	$739,000$160/sqft
Source: Engel Voelkers #71828283 Report a problem
8/10/2015	Pending sale	$739,000$160/sqft
Source: Engel Voelkers #71828283 Report a problem
5/2/2015	Listed for sale	$739,000-7.5%$160/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71828283 Report a problem
12/1/2014	Listing removed	$799,000$173/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71663072 Report a problem
7/16/2014	Price change	$799,000-6%$173/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71663072 Report a problem
4/18/2014	Listed for sale	$850,000$184/sqft
Source: Engel & Volkers Boston #71663072 Report a problem