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Gloucester balances its intertwined past and future with assurance and skill. The city, long renowned among artists for the purity of its light, has traditionally been the home of internationally known painters like Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper and Fitzhugh Lane and sculptors like Walker Hancock. In addition, the Cape Ann Symphony makes its home in Gloucester as does the critically acclaimed Gloucester Theatre Company, whose director and playwright, Israel Horovitz, is known on and off Broadway.


But the beautiful harbor that attracts a sizeable artistic population is also a working harbor which is one of the top three fishing ports in the northeast. The picturesque fishing fleet, manned primarily by Portugese and Italian residents of the city, supports a major fish packaging and freezing industry. Residents note emphatically that the city is not a bedroom community, offering work to many of its residents in five industrial parks which produce everything from T-shirts to electronics and engineering. Gloucester is equally proud of the diversity of its population, with working class and ethnic residents as well as old wealthy families and newer summer visitors. Estimates indicate that summer residents push up the population by about a third, drawn by the physical beauty of its location, by the vigorous whale-watching industry, sea-side restaurants and colorful festivals.


Understanding the value of its healthy working waterfront, Gloucester has sought to protect it by banning all residential development there. However, acknowledging that the fishing industry is changing rapidly, the city is planning to develop further a controlled tourism, working with the National Park Service on proposals to create an historic industrial fishing park which will feature a working fishing fleet. The city hopes to use its physical setting and history as a basis for balanced growth and change, without losing those characteristics most loved by its residents.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

139  

 

10th Grade Eng:

98  

 

8th Grade Math:

161  

 

8th Grade Eng:

137  

 

8th Grade Science:

139  

 

4th Grade Math:

170  

 

4th Grade Eng:

169  

 

Spending/Student:

$7,877

Average SAT scores:

1498

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.3 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:30,308 Median Income in town: $60,663 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

1165

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 19.7 / 1,000
Violent: 1.7 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 17 / 5 / 3

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$330,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$392,000

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-19%

Avg single family tax bill:

$4,515

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

Gloucester (Newburyport/Rockport Line)
West Gloucester (Newburyport/Rockport Line)

Subway info:

subway

Bus lines:

bus

Miles to Boston:

35

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

51

Rail time to Boston:

60

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$719,000

Spectacular Panoramic Views highlight this home situated on over an acre. Master bedroom with bath on 1st floor and slider to deck. Open floor plan throughout family, kitchen & dinning rooms with views and access to sunroom and wrap-around deck. Expansive window and views on the first floor. Second floor has deck with additional views of city proper & harbor to Boston skyline. Two car garage and large basement. Property in need of TLC and up grading. Must see to appreciate.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$575,000

Beautiful estate setting near Bass Rocks and Good Harbor Beach -- Absolutely charming 3 bedroom Cape-Cod Style Cottage with fireplaced living room , eat in kitchen with wood stove, first floor bedroom, and 2 more bedrooms up. Lovely mature gardens with 1+ acre of privacy overlooking lovely back yard. Needs some updating and renovation but well worth it!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$649,900

Fabulous location~great views~high-end renovation features: Blue-eye granite counters, Italian tile backsplash, Maple cabinets, stainless appliances, and Vermont Maple floor in kitchen. Brushed-nichol lighting throughout unit. Anderson 4000 series doors in kitchen and LR with internal mini blind. Granite tile in Foyer and DR. New carpeting on stairs and BR's. So many high-quality updates. Finished basement includes great room, family room w/hearth for wood stove and direct access to outside.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$125,000

Level lot, undersized for its R3 zoning. 9030 sq.ft. w/ paved drive, 1 garage to one side. Utilities, gas at street. Former school site. To build a home on lot would require a special permit from the City not often granted. Abuts lot @ 12 Plum St. with a 3020 sq.ft.Victorian home that had a fire in it years back; gutted, site of former transport business. Buyer of 12 Plum St. has right of first refusal to 18 Plum St; expires upon signing of P&S for 12 Plum St. -- see 12 Plum listing # 71376421.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$275,000

Once stately Victorian w/ harbor/city views, permit/gutted. Fire caused by chimney crack, w/ loss of most of its architectural splendor, but for it's lovely well designed layout, a few stained glass windows, period covered porch, over-sized period exterior side doors and butterfly staircase..Unharmed large 4 bay garage. Former transport business. 2 fam..permit. Right of 1st refusal until P&S signing for an extra undersized 9030 sq' lot @ $125,000, w/garage -- see 18 Plum St. MLS# 71376535.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$275,000

Once stately Victorian w/ harbor/city views, permit/gutted. Fire caused by chimney crack, w/ loss of most of its architectural splendor, but for it's lovely well designed layout, a few stained glass windows, period covered porch, over-sized period exterior side doors and butterfly staircase..Unharmed large 4 bay garage. Former transport business. 2 fam. permit. Right of 1st refusal until P&S signing for an extra 9030 sq.' lot @ $125,000, w/garage -- see 18 Plum St. MLS # 71376535  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$279,900

Wonderful 3 BR, 2 BA East Gloucester Colonial tucked away on a quiet side st. yet close to Good Harbor Beach, shopping plaza,and downtown Gloucester. Many recent improvements have all been done for you like fully applianced updated oak kitchen w/4 person breakfast bar,new bath w/ whirlpool tub, roof, heating, & windows. Separate detached 20x11 game/exercise room or home office building w/ wide pine floors/french doors. Front & rear decks offer room to sit outside. Fenced yard. 3 car parking.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$599,999

VIEWS OF GOOD HARBOR BEACH AND THE OCEAN FROM THIS OPEN FLOOR PLAN NEWER TOWNHOME. TOP OF THE LINE GE PROFILE S.S. APPLIANCES, COMPACTOR, GAS BURNERS & ELEC OVEN STOVE, SOLID MAPLE CABINETS WITH GRANITE COUNTERS AND FLOOR IN KITCHEN. CENTRAL HIGH VOLICITY A C, DECKS ON 1ST & 2ND WITH WATER VIEWS & EXTENSIVE STONE WORK AROUND PATIO.FINISHED 3RD FLOOR WITH OFFICE & VIEWS. LOWER LEVEL LENDS ITSELF FOR GUEST OR AU-PAIR SUITE. LOW H.O. ASSOC FEES $150 MO. CLOSE TO BEACH,SHOPPING AND RT 128  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$745,000

Serene E. Gloucester retreat on secluded dead end street. Walk to Rocky Neck, Niles Beach, E. Gloucester Elementary, Bass Rocks Golf Club, Rocky Neck Art Assoc, shops & restaurants. Features 5 beds, 4 full and 1 half bath. Sun-filled interiors, fully appointed kitchen w/granite counters, radiant floors/hwb/gas, large bathrooms w/ceramic/glass tile & marble, master Bedroom w/sitting area, spa bath & fireplace. Used as a single family home but zoned a legal 2 provides for au pair/nanny or tenant.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$339,000

Freshly Painted Exterior!!!!!! Appealing 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial home in East Gloucester. Sparkling wood floors, eat-in kitchen, attic, recent updates, finished basement offers family room with walk out to yard. Also offers 2 car off street parking, city water and city sewer. Easy access to Rt 128, close to Good Harbor Beach  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$779,000

Single level home located on a legal size lot on Eastern Point with WATERVIEWS and deeded access along a footpath to PRIVATE BEACH. Flat lot w mature plantings, open grassy area, and WATERVIEWS to BRACE COVE BEACH in one direction AND OPEN OCEAN in the other. HW floors FP, cathedral ceilings and cozy patio. Newer gas heating system Use as a getaway and enjoy living on Eastern Point, or rebuild new, plenty of room on the site, city water & sewer. A birders paradise, sail/swim/walk,a perfect spot  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$599,999

VIEWS OF GOOD HARBOR BEACH AND THE OCEAN FROM THIS OPEN FLOOR PLAN NEWER TOWNHOME. TOP OF THE LINE GE PROFILE S.S. APPLIANCES, COMPACTOR, GAS BURNERS & ELEC OVEN STOVE, SOLID MAPLE CABINETS WITH GRANITE COUNTERS AND FLOOR IN KITCHEN. CENTRAL HIGH VOLICITY A C, DECKS ON 1ST & 2ND WITH WATER VIEWS & EXTENSIVE STONE WORK AROUND PATIO.FINISHED 3RD FLOOR WITH OFFICE & VIEWS. LOWER LEVEL LENDS ITSELF FOR GUEST OR AU-PAIR SUITE. LOW H.O. ASSOC FEES $150 MO. CLOSE TO BEACH,SHOPPING AND RT 128  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$399,900

This is a large E. Glou. family home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Good quality hardwood floors throughout. The most common comment I hear when people come through this house is, "Wow !" Everyone loves the open floor plan and the huge living room with fireplace. There is a full basement, an attached garage, and a free-standing garage. Spacious .34 A. lot. Nautical Heights Rd. leads to the Marble Road Conservation Area. Great access to open areas and walking trails. Walk to Harbor.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$529,000

Fantastic value for this sparkling Contemporary with central air and radiant heat. Single level living with every amenity. Highest quality construction throughout. Lower level has high ceilings, spacious rec room, full bar & 1/2 bath. Also, a legal 1 bedroom apartment with W/D, separate parking for 2 offers owners many options for extra income, family or private guest quarters.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$529,000

Fantastic value for this sparkling Contemporary with central air and radiant heat. Single level living with every amenity. Highest quality construction throughout. Lower level has high ceilings, spacious rec room, full bar & 1/2 bath. Also, a legal 1 bedroom apartment with W/D, plenty of storage $ parking for 2 offers owners many options for extra income, family or private guest quarters.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$799,000

East Gloucester - A great opportunity to own a house so..... close to Niles Beach! Three bedrooms, two car garage, f.p. living room, h.w. floors, 2.5 baths and more. Peek- a- boo ocean views, close proximity to the beach and walks to Bass Rocks is a once in a life time opportunity! Schedule to see this one today!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$1,399,000

Beautiful Back Shore location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean! This residence cannot be built today with all the amenities - 3 working fireplaces, large pocket doors, crown mouldings, hardwood and tile floors throughout the house, granite kitchen and baths, newer stainless steel appliances, new roof & ext paint. All bedrooms have access to a bathroom with 1st and 2nd floor master bedrooms. A wrap around front porch and pergola offers over 1,000 sq ft exclusive ext. space. A must see !  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$869,000

CAREFREE LIVING DIRECTLY ON THE WATER. YOU CAN'T GET MUCH CLOSER THAN THIS, SPECTACULAR VIEWS , WATERSIDE DINING ON PRIVATE PATIO, WATCH THE SUNSET OVER TEN POUND ISLAND. SWIM, KAYAK, OR FISH JUST STEPS OUT YOUR DOOR.OPEN FLOORPLAN ON FIRST LEVEL, KITCHEN WITH ITS OWN PATIO, LIVING ROOM WITH FP, DINING ROOM, AND NEW 1/2 BATH. UP THE STAIRS AND YOU WILL FIND GUEST BEDROOM W/ FULL BATH, LAUNDRY AND A FANTASTIC MASTER BEDROOM W/ BATH, AND VIEW.3RD LEVEL HAS A GREAT ROOM WITH BALCONY AND STORAGE  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$749,000

A stones throw from renowned Bass Rocks Golf Club and an easy walk to Good Harbor Beach and Gloucester's Back Shore sits this large contemporary styled home. Features include single level living with guest area and a massive deck that has sliding glass doors accessible from four rooms. A state of the art kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops opens up into a family room with cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, fireplace and bar. Great home for comfort and entertaining!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,795,000

SPECTACULAR Eastern Point residence set on over an acre with 2 bedroom guest cottage. Sparing no expense, this home was meticulously designed and decorated - chef?s kitchen, antique architectural detailing, African walnut floors, formal dining room, hand painted frescos and more. Lovely views from oversized second floor deck. The au pair or office suite above garage with kitchen & bath completes the wonderful flexibility of living space. Come in and be charmed ? each room prettier than the last  






 

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