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Listing broker remarks

Experience an extraordinary way of living in one of East Gloucester's most peaceful coastal neighborhoods. Tucked among mature trees on a private nearly quarter-acre lot just moments from the Atlantic Ocean, this beautifully reimagined four-bedroom home offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and exceptional comfort. Walk to the Back Shore, Brace Cove, Niles Beach, and Marble Road Conservation Area, then return to an exceptionally quiet home naturally cooled by ocean breezes and surrounded by grapevines, an organic garden, and Cape Ann stone landscaping. Nationally recognized as Massachusetts' first positive-energy renovated home, it has quietly demonstrated what the future of living can feel like for nearly two decades. More than a home, this is a rare opportunity to own a property whose beauty, comfort, performance, and legacy are unlike anything else on the market.— The Agency Marblehead

Key details

  • 1,936 sq ft
  • 10,454 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1972 built
  • $438 / sq ft
  • $6,073 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠0⁠5⁠3⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
13 High Popples Rd
Town
Gloucester, MA
ZIP
01930

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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.