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Listing broker remarks

Waterfront Haven on Goose Cove. Discover a rare opportunity to own an exceptional waterfront property on Cape Ann's North Shore, just an hour from Boston by car or commuter rail. Set directly on Goose Cove offering a private dock for swimming, fishing, and kayaking at any tide, along with sweeping water views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets from nearly every room in the house. Situated across from the Goose Cove Reservation, a Greenbelt Land Trust preserve teeming with shorebirds and waterfowl, this fully winterized home is a true year-round retreat, flooded with natural light and warmed by a cozy fireplace in the living room.Enter to panoramic water views from a bright living room with bay windows, and a gas Fireplace. The kitchen, with dishwasher and ample counter space, is ideal for everything from pancake breakfasts to lobster dinners — and the kitchen island offers views straight out over the cove. The dining area seats up to 10 and opens onto a deck for sunset viewing. Completing the first floor: a full bath and bedroom. a mudroom with washer/dryer leading to the back door and a pocket porch. The second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in Cedar closet, a full bath, a family room and a large third bedroom A cozy backyard with a grape arbor leads down to a private dock — perfect for swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, or fishing. A short, scenic walk across the Annisquam River leads to the historic village of Annisquam. Nearby, explore trails around Goose Cove Reservoir and the surrounding locales of Rockport, Lanesville, Dogtown, Gloucester, Essex, and Ipswich — home to farmstands, seafood markets, and antique shops., easy access to swimming and boating, or just the charm of Cape Ann's coastal environs,— Annisquam Village Realty

Key details

  • 2,568 sq ft
  • 5,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1939 built
  • $617 / sq ft
  • $12,912 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠6⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
11 Dennison St
Town
Gloucester, MA
ZIP
01930
Deed (Bk/Pg)
39727 / 438

Map

Neighborhood: Gloucester

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.