Property Attributes
- MLS#73429533
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Sold
- CountyESSEX
- CityGloucester
- Zip01930
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1853
- Taxes$ 9219
- Price$ 1,160,000
- Bedrooms9
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage4600
- Lot Size0.17 Acres
Data Source:
Massachusetts MLS Property Info Network (MLSPIN)
Property Description
Built in 1853 and beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, the Obadiah Woodbury Home offers a rare chance to own a piece of Gloucester’s history. Just steps to Stacey Boulevard, the Inner Harbor, restaurants, galleries, shops, beaches, and the MBTA, this stately in-town residence delivers coastal living with standout walkability. Inside are soaring ceilings, spacious rooms, classic moldings, and ornate fireplaces that honor its character, while a fully modernized kitchen adds everyday function. With a flexible layout and generous proportions, it’s ideal for multi-generation living. Recent upgrades include new roofing, full removal of knob-and-tube wiring, a state-of-the-art gas heating system with zones, and custom library shelving. The private yard is a rare in-town oasis—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or quiet relaxation. Whether as a primary residence or second home, this gracious historic gem captures the best of Gloucester.
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General Features
| Cooling | None |
|---|---|
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Year Built | 1853 |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Gas Cooktop |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch,Deck - Wood |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 7512 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Parcel Number | M:0007 B:0085 L:0000,1893752 |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Primary Bedroom Level | Second |
| Contingency | Financing |
| County | Essex |
| View | City View(s) |
| Close Price | 1160000 |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,House of Worship,T-Station |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Energy Efficient | Thermostat |
| Utilities | for Gas Range,for Electric Range |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Total Rooms | 17 |
| Certified Treated | Unknown |
| Standard Status | Closed |
| City | Gloucester |
| Current Financing | Conv. Fixed |
| Status | Sold |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Tax Assessed Value | 947500 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9219 |
| Zoning | R-5 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Heating | Baseboard,Natural Gas |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Year Built Details | Actual,Certified Historic |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Directions | Use GPS |
| Waterfront Features | Harbor,Ocean,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach |
| HOA | No |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
Interior Features
| Bedroom 5 Level | Third |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 5 |
| Bathroom 3 Level | Second |
| Primary Bedroom Features | Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3633 |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Second |
| Kitchen Level | Main,First |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Bedroom 4 Level | Third |
| Primary Bathroom Features | No |
| Total Bedrooms | 9 |
| Bedroom 5 Features | Closet,Flooring - Hardwood |
| Bedroom 3 Features | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Lighting - Overhead |
| Family Room Features | Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood |
| Living Room Features | Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Cable Hookup,Decorative Molding |
| Total Baths | 5 |
| Bedroom 4 Features | Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Basement | Finished,Walk-Out Access |
| Bedroom 2 Features | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood |
| Bathroom 2 Level | Second |
| Interior Amenities | Bathroom - Full,Closet,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,In-Law Floorplan,Bonus Room |
| Dining Room Level | First |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 967 |
| Bathroom 1 Level | First |
| Kitchen Features | Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appli |
| Laundry Features | Bathroom - Full,Second Floor |
| Living Room Level | First |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Family Room Level | First |
| Fireplace Features | Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom |
| LivingAreaSource | Measured |
| Second Bedroom Level | Second |
| Flooring | Wood,Flooring - Hardwood |
| Dining Room Features | Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Porch,Deck - Wood,Balcony,Storage,Fenced Yard |
|---|---|
| Road Frontage Type | Public |
| Fencing | Fenced |
| Covered Spaces | 1 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.17 |
| Foundation Details | Granite |
| Building Area Total | 4600 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.17 |
| Frontage Length | 65.00 |
| Parking Features | Attached,Off Street |
| Spa | No |
| Total Parking | 4 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Water Source | Public |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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