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Listing broker remarks

OPEN HOUSE SAT JULY 25th 11AM - 1PM. DEEP WATER DOCK approx. 290 feet along with a renovated 4-bedroom 2 1/2 bath harbor front home on Smith's Cove. Are you looking for your own private dock? The dock comes is fully licensed with a Chapter 91 permit, providing legal compliance for the owner. Sits across the harbor from Rocky Neck, renowned for its artist colonies, galleries, shops, and restaurants, this home offers a front-row seat to the bustling, picturesque harbor and easy access to the vibrant cultural life of Gloucester's waterfront. The home has all the modern conveniences with a state-of-the-art kitchen and high-end appliances. A spacious primary bedroom suite over the heated garage includes its own bath, while two additional bedrooms feature walkout decks and a skylight in the fourth bedroom. There is another room that could be an office and is close to the main bedroom. There are two baths on the second level and a half bath with a washer-dryer on the first floor.— J. Barrett & Company

Key details

  • 2,500 sq ft
  • 21,400 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1988 built
  • $1,318 / sq ft
  • $17,650 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠2⁠1⁠8⁠9⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
263 East Main Street
Town
Gloucester, MA
ZIP
01930
Deed (Bk/Pg)
42497 / 527

Historic designations

National Register
East Gloucester Square Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
East Gloucester

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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.