Dimensions11 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
263 East Main Street, Gloucester MA 01930
Gloucester, MA 01930
$3,700,000
$2,950,000
Est. $16,588/month
About this home
NEW PRICE.! EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE ON THE HARBOR WITH YOUR OWN DEEP WATER DOCK approx. 290 feet long with a recently renovated 4-bedroom 2 1/2 bath harbor front home on SMITH'S COVE. The dock is fully licensed with a Chapter 91 permit, providing legal compliance for the owner. Sits across the harbor from Rocky Neck, renowned for its artist colonies, galleries, shops, and restaurants, this home offers a front-row seat to the bustling, picturesque harbor and easy access to the vibrant cultural life of Gloucester's waterfront. The home has all the modern conveniences with a state-of-the-art kitchen with all high-end appliances. There is a huge pantry off the kitchen. A spacious primary bedroom suite over the heated garage includes its own bath, while two additional bedrooms feature walkout decks and a skylight in the fourth bedroom. Large deck off living room all ooverlooking this spectacular harbor. There is another room that could be an office and is close to the main bedroom. There are two baths on the second level and a half bath with a washer-dryer hook-up on the first floor.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
20.3%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 3, 2026
$2,950,000
$345,000
(-10.47%)
From $3,295,000 to $2,950,000 (-10.5%)
Price Reduced
Jun 13, 2026
$3,295,000
$405,000
(-10.95%)
From $3,700,000 to $3,295,000 (-10.9%)
Showing Instructions Updated
May 20, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Aug 25, 2025
$3,700,000
Original listing
Office: J. Barrett & Company
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,950,000 | $345,000 | - | From $3,295,000 to $2,950,000 (-10.5%) |
| 06/13/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,295,000 | $405,000 | - | From $3,700,000 to $3,295,000 (-10.9%) |
| 05/20/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 08/25/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $3,700,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,650 | $1,814,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$17,650
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,814,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1988
Living Area
2,500 sq ft
Lot Size
0.49 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator
Fireplace
Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Partial, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Dining Area, Pantry, Bonus Room, Living/dining Rm Combo, Entry Hall
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$17,650
Assessed Value
$1,814,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
All Information In The Listing Was Obtained From A 3rd Party And Should Be Verified By The Buyer. Chapter 91 Permit Is For 25 Years And Will Be Ready For Renewal Within Approximately A Year. Right Of Way See Plot Plan
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Light Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Sq footage includes approximate size of finished room over garage and pantry.
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
136 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1988
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,500 sq ft above grade
Dimensions11 x 19
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 17
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
LevelMain,First
Dimensions26 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Country Kitchen, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
LevelMain,First
Dimensions30 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
LevelMain,First
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Dining Area, Pantry, Bonus Room, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Entry Hall
Windows:
Skylight(s)
Basement:
Partial, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1988
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Easements, Other
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Kitchen, Living Room
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Harbor, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Private, Harbor, Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
View:
Yes
View Type:
Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other
Nearby Schools
School information not available for this location.
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263 East Main Street, Gloucester MA 01930
Gloucester, MA 01930
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jeanne Carpenter
Listing Office
J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone
978-526-8555
Agent MLS ID
C9389414
Office MLS ID
C95245
Listing Data Updated
Aug 3, 2026 7:47 PM EDT
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