Enchanting Waterfront Cottage w/private dock on peaceful Goose Cove. Enjoy gorgeous water views and looking over the Cove at the most spectacular nightly sunsets. Very serene and much like living on your very own nature preserve. The cottage is warm and welcoming, with a wood paneled, multi-windowed mudroom with storage benches at the entryway, front to back living/dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom (currently used as a den with pull-out couch) and full bath, a family room/sunroom across the back of the home. The kitchen is older style with a fabulous classic double porcelain sink and tons of storage. You will find four more bedrooms upstairs and a second full bath w/tub and shower. Windows abound throughout the home, offering stellar views from every room, and letting in abundant light and heavenly breezes. The property is beautifully landscaped, providing a continuous rolling display of colorful perennials. Close to Plum Cove Beach, the coveted Lighthouse Beach, the Annisquam River, and multiple trailheads into protected woodlands a short walk from your door.
For sale
$1,250,000
79 Dennison St, Gloucester, MA 01930
5beds
1,773sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0 Square Feet Lot
$1,227,200 Zestimate®
$705/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic double porcelain sinkGorgeous water viewsSpectacular nightly sunsetsTons of storage
- 27 days
- 1,771
- 122
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nina Quinlan 617-852-9052,
Melcher Real Estate Group 617-312-2001
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73563023
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 25 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 26 x 11
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Leased Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Window Seat, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,773
- Total interior livable area: 1,773 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,773
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Creek/Stream, Dock/Mooring, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Dock/Mooring,Ocean,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Stream, Navigable Water, Ocean, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Creek, Direct Access, Public, Ocean, Walk to, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)
Lot
- Size: 0 Square Feet
Details
- Foundation area: 972
- Parcel number: 6829,1899886
- Zoning: R-20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station
- Subdivision: 4D
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gloucester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $705/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $978,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,107
- Date on market: 9/7/2026
- Exclusions: Antique Towel Bar In First Floor Bath.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,227,200
$1.17M - $1.29M
$4,191/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000-3.5%$705/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73563023 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$730/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428318 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+115.8%$730/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428318 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2017 | Sold | $600,000+3.6%$338/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2017 | Pending sale | $579,000$327/sqft |
Source: North Shore's Gold Coast Realty #72210884 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $579,000$327/sqft |
Source: North Shore's Gold Coast Realty #72210884 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,576 | $881,400 |
| 2024 | $8,576 +6.5% | $881,400 +15.9% |
| 2023 | $8,054 | $760,500 |
| 2022 | $8,054 +7.3% | $760,500 +26.1% |
| 2021 | $7,505 +1.4% | $603,300 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $7,399 +5.5% | $600,100 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $7,012 +1.5% | $552,600 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $6,911 +3.1% | $534,500 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $6,701 +5.2% | $508,000 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $6,368 +2.6% | $467,900 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $6,209 -2.8% | $454,900 -7.6% |
| 2014 | $6,391 -0.1% | $492,400 -2.9% |
| 2013 | $6,398 +6.4% | $507,000 +2.7% |
| 2012 | $6,011 +4.2% | $493,500 -3.2% |
| 2011 | $5,767 +15.5% | $509,900 +7.1% |
| 2010 | $4,994 +1.3% | $476,100 -7.3% |
| 2009 | $4,931 +3.3% | $513,600 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $4,775 +13.1% | $524,700 +7% |
| 2007 | $4,221 -0.8% | $490,200 |
| 2006 | $4,255 +11.5% | $490,200 +15.5% |
| 2005 | $3,816 +2.8% | $424,500 +9.9% |
| 2004 | $3,713 +4.1% | $386,400 +18.6% |
| 2003 | $3,566 -8.4% | $325,700 +11% |
| 2001 | $3,892 +16.6% | $293,300 +32.6% |
| 1999 | $3,338 | $221,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01930
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plum Cove
- Middle: O'maley
- High: Ghs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Similar homes
- $800,0003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft25 Concord St, Gloucester, MA 01930For Sale
MLS ID #73579224, The Murray Brown Group, RE/MAX Beacon. MLS PIN - $825,0003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft18 Traverse St, Gloucester, MA 01930For Sale
MLS ID #73534278, Lillian LoGrasso, J. Barrett & Company. MLS PIN - $1,275,0002 bd3 ba2k sqft15 Raven Ln #15, Gloucester, MA 01930For Sale
MLS ID #73475835, Ginger Attaya, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. MLS PIN - $699,9003 bd2 ba1.8k sqft49 Woodward Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930For Sale
MLS ID #73572120, Joel E. Margolis, J. Barrett & Company. MLS PIN
