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Off Market Jun 2019 for $1M

$2,333,308

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4,457

sq ft

5 Howard Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

About this home

Welcome to 5 Howard Road, a perfect year round residence or vacation retreat. Enjoy direct waterfront living with your own private dock accessed from a stone wall path. Nicely sited 20’ above the water, offering ever changing river views. Kayak to Lobster Cove to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or to Wingaersheek for a stroll on the beach. This inviting Colonial offers a serene location at the end of a private way. Enjoy glorious views from the sunny and open-concept granite kitchen with high end appliances, family room with gas fireplace, and dining room. Bask in the sunshine on the expansive deck and relax in the evening while dining on your enclosed screened porch. There’s plenty of room for guests with a lower level suite that offers a sitting room, bedroom, kitchenette and full bath. Located on Wheeler’s Point with easy access to the highway and town center, become part of a vibrant community offering great restaurants, museums, shops, art galleries and live theater.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$524Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Lou McDonough • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Paula Carter • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72486500

Redfin Estimate

$2,333,308

$1.2M since sold in June 2019$50K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,699,001
A
3 beds2.5 baths3,970 sq ft
8 Schooner Rdg, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$1,575,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,564 sq ft
2 Breezy Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$875,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,504 sq ft
2 Finch Ln, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,405,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,978 sq ft
5 Mount Pleasant Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$4,805,000
E
5 beds6 baths5,526 sq ft
77 Norwood Hts, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,625,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,791 sq ft
7 Colburn St, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Market trends in 01930, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$725K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Howard Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72486500

Jun 14, 2019

Sold

$1,090,000

$245/sq ft

May 29, 2019

Pending

—

May 17, 2019

Price Changed

$1,168,000

$262/sq ft

Apr 23, 2019

Listed

$1,225,000

$275/sq ft

MLS PIN #71448030

Dec 7, 2012

Sold

$900,000

$202/sq ft

Oct 25, 2012

Contingent

—

Oct 16, 2012

Listed

$899,000

$202/sq ft

+12

Beautifully finished four bedroom colonial with attached two car garage. A riverfront property with a tidal dock. Open concept living room with gas fireplace, dining room and fantastic kitchen with views. Wonderful sunlight throughout. The rhythmic tides bring ever-changing scenery, gardens offer annuals and perennials and some vegetables ..all with privacy. Swimming off the dock and kayaking on the Mill River to Wingaersheek and Jones Creek. Plenty of room for entertaining, family & guests

MLS PIN #30498314

Apr 30, 2002

Sold

$799,900

$179/sq ft

Mar 27, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2001

Listed

$799,900

$179/sq ft

MLS PIN #12009418

Apr 8, 1994

Sold

$209,000

$47/sq ft

Mar 8, 1994

Listing Removed

—

Dec 17, 1993

Listed

$219,000

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,879 (+3.4%)

$729,200 + $770,200

$1,499,400

2022

$15,358 (+3.6%)

$634,200 + $675,100

$1,309,300

2021

$14,822 (−2.9%)

$576,600 + $614,900

$1,191,500

2020

$15,263 (+3.9%)

$576,600 + $661,300

$1,237,900

2019

$14,686 (+2.5%)

$549,800 + $607,500

$1,157,300

2018

$14,323 (+3.2%)

$536,400 + $571,300

$1,107,700

2017

$13,882 (+3.7%)

$510,700 + $541,800

$1,052,500

2016

$13,381 (+3.1%)

$488,400 + $494,800

$983,200

2015

$12,980 (+15.0%)

$477,300 + $473,600

$950,900

2014

$11,289 (+5.9%)

$398,300 + $471,400

$869,700

2013

$10,656 (+5.1%)

$391,500 + $452,900

$844,400

2012

$10,136 (+5.8%)

$371,100 + $461,100

$832,200

2011

$9,583 (+6.0%)

$391,000 + $456,300

$847,300

2010

$9,039 (+1.3%)

$398,400 + $463,300

$861,700

2009

$8,923

$420,100 + $509,400

$929,500

Tax history for 5 Howard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,879 (+3.4%)

$729,200 + $770,200

$1,499,400

2022

$15,358 (+3.6%)

$634,200 + $675,100

$1,309,300

2021

$14,822 (−2.9%)

$576,600 + $614,900

$1,191,500

2020

$15,263 (+3.9%)

$576,600 + $661,300

$1,237,900

2019

$14,686 (+2.5%)

$549,800 + $607,500

$1,157,300

2018

$14,323 (+3.2%)

$536,400 + $571,300

$1,107,700

2017

$13,882 (+3.7%)

$510,700 + $541,800

$1,052,500

2016

$13,381 (+3.1%)

$488,400 + $494,800

$983,200

2015

$12,980 (+15.0%)

$477,300 + $473,600

$950,900

2014

$11,289 (+5.9%)

$398,300 + $471,400

$869,700

2013

$10,656 (+5.1%)

$391,500 + $452,900

$844,400

2012

$10,136 (+5.8%)

$371,100 + $461,100

$832,200

2011

$9,583 (+6.0%)

$391,000 + $456,300

$847,300

2010

$9,039 (+1.3%)

$398,400 + $463,300

$861,700

2009

$8,923

$420,100 + $509,400

$929,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,032

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1898707

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 12
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 336
Length: 16
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 56
Length: 7
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Home Office, Den, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,457
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Has Waterview
River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
Lot Features: Easements
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,686
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Wheeler's Point to Howard Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Howard Road, Gloucester MA 01930

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,032
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1898707

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Plum Cove School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi

7/10

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Gloucester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Gloucester, MA • 01930

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.22M – $2.68M

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Home values near 5 Howard Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Howard Road, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	$852,705
1 Howard Road, Gloucester, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1401 Sq. Ft.	$737,445

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Howard Road, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1785 Sq. Ft.	$779,407
2 Howard Road, Gloucester, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$771,384

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Howard Road, Gloucester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1279 Sq. Ft.	$680,743
16 Doanne Road, Gloucester, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,558,748

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