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$3,700,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,500 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.49 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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263 East Main Street,Gloucester, MA 01930

263 East Main StreetGloucesterMA01930

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DEEP WATER DOCK approximately 200 feet along with an exquisitely renovated 4-bedroom 2 1/2 bath harbor front home on Smith's Cove. The dock comes with deeded land ownership beneath it and is fully licensed with a Chapter 91 permit, providing legal compliance for the owner. Situated across the harbor from Rocky Neck, renowned for its artist colonies, galleries, shops, and restaurants, this home provides a front-row seat to the activity of this bustling and picturesque harbor and easy access to the vibrant cultural life of Gloucester's waterfront. The home offers 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 plus a skylite fourth bedroom. There are two baths on the second level and a half bath with a washer-dryer hookup on the first floor. This is a rare opportunity to own your own dock plus a renovated waterfront home.

Full Property Details for 263 E Main St

General

  • Price: $3,700,000
  • Taxes: $17,650 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73421894
  • Updated: 5/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 270 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Main, First
  • Bathroom 2: Second
  • Bathroom 3: Second

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: 17.00 x 17.00, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 12.00 x 12.00, Second
  • Bedroom 3: 11.00 x 19.00, Second
  • Bedroom 4: 11.00 x 12.00, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 30.00 x 12.00, Main, First
  • Kitchen: 26.00 x 12.00, Main, First
  • Dining Room: Main, First

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Location

  • County: Essex

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 2,500
  • Year Built: 1988

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.49

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $17,650
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: All information in the listing was obtained from a 3rd party and should be verified by the buyer. Chapter 91 Permit is for 25 years and will be ready for renewal within approximately a year. Right of way seen plot plan
  • Property ID: M:0080 B:0050 L:0000, 1897843
  • Block/Lot/Section: 50

Listed by J. Barrett & Company, Jeanne Carpenter

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  • Jeanne Carpenter

    J. Barrett & Company

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Schools serving 263 E Main St

School District:Gloucester School District
NameGradesDistance
Ralph B O'maley Middle School
32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
6-82 mi
Gloucester High School
32 L O Johnson Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
9-121.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 263 E Main St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/25/2025
Listed
$3,700,000
111.43%
MLS
12/16/2024
Sold
$1,750,000
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Tax History for 263 E Main St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$18,184
3%
$1,870,800
3%
2024
$17,650
7%
$1,814,000
16%
2023
$16,537
3%
$1,561,600
14%
2022
$16,042
4%
$1,367,600
10%
2021
$15,462
1%
$1,242,900
—
2020
$15,383
4%
$1,247,600
7%
2019
$14,775
3%
$1,164,300
4%
2018
$14,407
3%
$1,114,200
5%
2017
$14,039
4%
$1,064,400
7%
2016
$13,501
4%
$992,000
4%
2015
$12,969
3%
$950,100
-2%
2014
$12,535
—
$965,700
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263 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 (MLS# 73421894) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 263 East Main Street is currently listed for $3,700,000 and was received on August 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 263 East Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gloucester? You can browse all Gloucester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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