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.
For sale
$1,800,000
53 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
9beds
4,610sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1741
5,770 Square Feet Lot
$1,565,600 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large exposed beamsOverlooking gloucester harborUnique features throughout
- 46 days |
- 1,039 |
- 46 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Beaton 978-884-9910,
Churchill Properties 978-515-7031
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73523156
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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: $390/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,269,400
- Annual tax amount: $11,818
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
Estimated market value
$1,565,600
$1.22M - $2.00M
$4,445/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+112%$390/sqft |
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| 5/11/2008 | Listing removed | $849,000$184/sqft |
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| 5/1/2008 | Price change | $849,000-2.3%$184/sqft |
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| 3/3/2008 | Price change | $869,000-3.3%$189/sqft |
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| 1/2/2008 | Price change | $899,000-2.2%$195/sqft |
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| 4/3/2007 | Listed for sale | $919,000$199/sqft |
Source: Postlets #70691395 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01930
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10East Veterans Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Gloucester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Gloucester
- 01930
- 53 Western Ave





