For sale

Price cut: $300K (9/23)

$1,500,000

53 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

9beds

4,610sqft

$9,602/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1741

5,770 Square Feet Lot

$1,450,700 Zestimate^®

$325/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large exposed beamsOverlooking gloucester harborUnique features throughout

Step into a piece of history overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Built in 1741 as a single family home, the property is currently used as an inn/multi unit property offering an expansive 4610 square feet of living space. Large exposed beams and unique features throughout. Conversion back to a single family would create a very stately captains house. Discover the enduring charm and potential of this historic Gloucester residence in the heart of America’s oldest seaport.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Steam, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Internet Available - Unknown
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Partial
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,610
Total interior livable area: 4,610 sqft
Finished area above ground: 4,610

Property

Parking

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

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Exterior features: 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, Beach Ownership(Public)
Frontage length: 42.00

Lot

Size: 5,770 Square Feet
Features: Flood Plain

Details

Parcel number: M:0003 B:0047 L:0000,1893484
Zoning: R-5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Federal
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Post & Beam
Foundation: Granite
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1741

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Gloucester Harbor

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Gloucester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $325/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,269,400
Annual tax amount: $11,818
Date on market: 5/27/2026

Estimated market value

$1,450,700

$1.38M - $1.52M

$4,301/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/23/2026	Price change	$1,500,000-16.7%$325/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73523156 Report a problem
9/20/2026	Pending sale	$1,800,000$390/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73523156 Report a problem
9/6/2026	Contingent	$1,800,000$390/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73523156 Report a problem
5/23/2026	Listed for sale	$1,800,000+112%$390/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73523156 Report a problem
5/11/2008	Listing removed	$849,000$184/sqft
Source: Postlets #70691395 Report a problem
5/1/2008	Price change	$849,000-2.3%$184/sqft
Source: Postlets #70691395 Report a problem
3/3/2008	Price change	$869,000-3.3%$189/sqft
Source: Postlets #70691395 Report a problem
1/2/2008	Listed for sale	$899,000-2.2%$195/sqft
Source: Postlets #70691395 Report a problem
4/3/2007	Listed for sale	$919,000$199/sqft
Source: Postlets #70691395 Report a problem