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5 Babson Street 2Gloucester, MA 01930

For Sale

$1,055,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $5,275

Perched atop Gloucester, this spacious condo once home to a ship captain boasts timeless charm. Oversized windows frame breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor, Ten Pound Island, and a cityscape that has inspired artists for generations. Step inside to a formal living room or study with marble fireplace providing the perfect work-from-home retreat, adjacent to the family room where natural light pours through and a spacious private deck awaits. The kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, and a breakfast bar that opens into a formal dining area. The interior is complete with newly installed mini-splits, hardwood floors, and custom closets. Located in the heart of Gloucester's vibrant cultural scene, this home offers unparalleled walkability to galleries, restaurants, beaches, and shops. Your search for the perfect balance of location, lifestyle, and lasting value ends here—where Gloucester's colorful past and bright future meet right outside your window.

Listed by Amanda Armstrong

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Compass

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978-879-6322

Listed by Amanda Armstrong Group

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Compass

Listed by Victoria Flavin

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Compass

Last updated September 01, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73344778

Listing Facts

  • TypeCondo
  • NeighborhoodCentral Gloucester
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu178
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$419/month
  • Taxes$5,935/year
  • Size1,710 sqft
  • Price per sqft$617

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Pets Allowed
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

07/17/2025
Price Decreased
$1,055,000
03/12/2025
Listed by Compass
$1,080,000

Property Details for 5 Babson Street 2

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fees

  • Association Fee: $419.00 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Building Name: Briarcliff Estates
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters

Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 3/10 To 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,710
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 1893646
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,935.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $610,000.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wired For Sound, Internet Available - Broadband

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,710
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: Y
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 6

Other

Features

  • Accessibility Features: No

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Parking Total: 2

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Beeman

High School

  • High School: Ghs

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: O'maley

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

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