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Listing broker remarks

This direct waterfront summer cottage offers two appealing options: enjoy the existing cottage as a seasonal retreat or build a new home and create an exceptional waterfront property. Nestled along the Little River in Gloucester's scenic Stanwood Point neighborhood, the property offers picturesque river and marsh views, direct water access for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and more, plus the potential to add a dock. Conveniently located near Gloucester Harbor, downtown shops and restaurants, and Gloucester's renowned beaches, this rare offering is an exciting opportunity to summer on the water or build your dream waterfront home.— Vadala Real Estate

Key details

  • 1,219 sq ft
  • 6,262 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $491 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠5⁠0⁠9⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
16 Stanwood Point
Town
Gloucester, MA
ZIP
01930
Deed (Bk/Pg)
28767 / 99

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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.