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Listing broker remarks

Tucked away just steps from Lane’s Cove, this enchanting coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and adventure. Whether you're seeking a year-round home or a weekend escape, you'll love the easy access to kayaking, paddleboarding, waterfront walks, and the natural beauty that makes this corner of the coast so special. Inside, beautiful wood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by a spacious living room, dining room, and kitchen designed for relaxed everyday living. A wood pellet stove creates a warm and inviting atmosphere during the cooler months, making this a home to enjoy in every season. Upstairs, two large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings feel like a peaceful sanctuary perched among the trees, with seasonal ocean peaks that serve as a reminder of how close you are to the water's edge. Outside, a spacious second floor deck, private yard, enclosed outdoor shower, and sweet garden shed complete the coastal lifestyle experience. Offering quintessential Lanesville character, privacy, and an unbeatable location at an exceptionally attractive price point, this hidden gem is impossible to forget! A rare find that captures the essence of coastal living without compromise! *** OPEN HOUSE CANCELED FOR SATURDAY 9/26 DUE TO THE STORM***— Churchill Properties

Key details

  • 1,321 sq ft
  • 3,650 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1870 built
  • $567 / sq ft
  • $5,793 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠0⁠1⁠5⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
4 Langsford Street
Town
Gloucester, MA
ZIP
01930
Deed (Bk/Pg)
42290 / 115

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
GLO.543

What this means for buyers →

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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.