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Listing broker remarks

This spectacular property was custom-designed and built over the years by the owner of renowned builders Mill River Carpentry. Set on a beautiful lot along a peaceful street in Gloucester's desirable Riverdale neighborhood, this exceptional home showcases remarkable craftsmanship, expansive living spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. A stone driveway welcomes you to an enormous mudroom that opens into a recently renovated custom kitchen featuring concrete quartz countertops and an impressive 60-inch refrigerator. The spacious living room is anchored by a woodstove with a beautiful granite surround and opens to a generous deck and pool area. The main level also offers a full bath with laundry, a comfortable sitting area off the kitchen, and a large dining room with cathedral ceilings. Exceptional details are found throughout, including radiant heat, tongue-and-groove pine ceilings, five-inch red oak flooring, and oversized windows that fill the home with natural light. The open first-floor layout extends effortlessly to a deck, patio, and screened porch, creating an ideal setting for entertaining and relaxing. The second floor features two bedrooms, a full bath, and an impressive primary bedroom with a cathedral ceiling and an oversized walk-in closet. The walkout portion of the basement provides a dedicated home gym area. A spacious breezeway offers flexible den or office space and leads to an oversized garage equipped with a 12-by-10-foot overhead door, a half bath, and radiant floor heat. Completing this remarkable property is a bright one-bedroom apartment above the garage - ideal for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. The apartment also features a large private deck with beautiful views of the Annisquam River and Ipswich Bay.— Vadala Real Estate

Key details

  • 3,295 sq ft
  • 19,650 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $409 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠5⁠8⁠7⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Holly St
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.