53 Western Ave

Gloucester, MA
$ 1,500,000 Beds 9 Baths 5.5 Sq 4,610
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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.

Price Changed

  • Price
  • $ 1,500,000
  • City
  • Gloucester
  • Bedrooms
  • 9
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 5
  • County
  • ESSEX
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.13 Acres
  • Zip
  • 01930
  • Sqr Footage
  • 4,610
  • Year Built
  • 1741
  • Taxes
  • $ 11818
  • Style
  • Colonial,Federal
  • MLS#
  • 73523156
Listed By: Michael Beaton with Churchill Properties.
Data Source: Massachusetts MLS Property Info Network (MLSPIN)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Steam,Oil
Cooling None
Utilities for Gas Range,for Electric Range
Roof Rubber
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Zoning R-5
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Patio
Architectural Style Colonial,Federal
Construction Materials Post & Beam
Year Built 1741
Electric Circuit Breakers
View Scenic View(s)
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2026
Parcel Number M:0003 B:0047 L:0000,1893484
Waterfront Features Harbor,Walk to,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
County Essex
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name Gloucester Harbor
Garage Y/N Yes
Waterview Yes
Total Rooms 16
Full Baths 5
Status Price Changed
Directions Across the street from the Fisherman’s Memorial statue
City Gloucester
Disclosures Buyers must rely on their own inspections and due diligence
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 5770
Carport Y/N No
Property Attached Y/N No
Year Built Details Actual
Tax Annual Amount 11818
Home Warranty Y/N No
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Public Records
Tax Assessed Value 1269400
Certified Treated Unknown

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Internet Available - Unknown
Basement Partial
Flooring Wood
Total Fireplaces 2
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 4610
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 9
LivingAreaSource Public Record
Total Baths 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Deck,Patio
Parking Features Detached,Off Street
Lot Features Flood Plain
Water Source Public
Total Parking 8
Lot Size Area 0.13
Foundation Details Granite
Spa No
Building Area Total 4610
Lot Size Acres 0.13
Frontage Length 42.00
Waterfront Y/N No
Covered Spaces 2
Road Frontage Type Public

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the North Andover, MA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

5/26/2026 Listed $1,800,000
9/23/2026 17% - $1,500,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 01930

Price
AVG $1.32M
$1.5M
Taxes
AVG $9,255
$11,818
Year Built
AVG 1937
1741

53 Western Ave Gloucester, MA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1500000 with 4610 sqft and a lot size of 0.13 Acres Acre(s). 53 Western Ave Gloucester has 9 bedrooms, 5 baths and was built in 1741. The property's zip code is 01930 which is in Gloucester, MA

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