Pending

$2,100,000

Est. $13,354/mo —

•

3,796

sq ft

8 Brier Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

About this home

Set in Gloucester’s highly sought-after East Gloucester neighborhood, 8 Brier Road offers the perfect blend of coastal charm, convenience and relaxed seaside living. Beyond its exceptional setting, the property has an inherent charm and simple elegance reflected in its thoughtful design and gracious layout. An inviting entry foyer sets the tone, while generous ceiling heights, beautifully proportioned rooms and an open floor plan create an effortless flow for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy ocean views and refreshing salt air breezes from the mahogany covered porch, an ideal place to begin the day with coffee or unwind after an afternoon at the beach. Just 5 minutes to Good Harbor Beach and only 2 minutes from the golf course, the home is also close to scenic Bass Rocks and the Good Harbor Beach footbridge, placing some of Cape Ann’s most treasured destinations within easy reach. Spend the day on the sand, explore the galleries and waterfront restaurants of nearby Rocky Neck, or head into bustling downtown Gloucester for exceptional dining, local shops, live music and the renowned Cape Ann Museum. Whether enjoyed as a year-round residence, weekend retreat or coastal getaway, 8 Brier Road offers an enviable location surrounded by the natural beauty, history and vibrant culture that make Gloucester so special. With downtown just minutes away and Beverly Regional Airport approximately 22 minutes by car, this East Gloucester address provides effortless access while preserving the peaceful feel of life by the sea.

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$553Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Brackett Janis Group • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Listed by Lauren Wood • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Listing updated: Sep 18, 2026 at 03:07am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73567880

Payment calculator

$13,354 per month

Principal and interest$11,747

Property taxes

$1,292

HOA dues

Home insurance

$315

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4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
21 Rockwood Heights Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$799,000
4 beds2 baths2,039 sq ft
11 Youngs Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,199,000
6 beds3 baths2,926 sq ft
3 Highland Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,450,000
3 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft
2 Greenbrier Rd,, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$378,000
2 beds1 bath714 sq ft
145 Essex Ave #308, Gloucester, MA 01930
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 2:30PM3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,399,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
500 Summer St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SAT, 3PM TO 5PM
$1,100,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,553 sq ft
6 Heron Cir Unit A, Gloucester, MA 01930
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$1,085,000
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8 Forest St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$799,000
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4 Mollie's Ln Unit A, Gloucester, MA 01930
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964 Washington St #2, Gloucester, MA 01930

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

East Veterans Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

5/10

Gloucester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

4/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About East

Gloucester

East Gloucester, located between Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann’s Atlantic shoreline, is a seaside and residential Gloucester neighborhood with working-waterfront grit and beach-town calm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Causeway at Eastern Point Boulevard, where lobster boats, bait-and-tackle storefronts, and harbor-view walks set the tempo. Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial anchor local culture with studios, galleries, and maritime history. Streets mix weathered captains’ cottages, shingled seaside homes, and compact multifamily blocks. Stage Fort Park and the HarborWalk frame daily routines with lawns, coves, and long views. Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach bring salt-air afternoons and seasonal bustle.

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Market insights

8 Brier Rd · $2,100,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 23 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $755,937. (64% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Entrance foyer
Sitting room
Office
Custom built closets/cabinets
14 total rooms

Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with wood flooring
Bedrooms 2–4 on second floor with wood flooring
Bedroom 5 on third floor with wood flooring

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Second-floor full bathroom with tiled shower stall and steam/sauna
Second-floor full bathroom with tiled tub and shower
First-floor half bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen on first floor with stone/granite countertops
Kitchen island
Second dishwasher
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Exterior access from kitchen

Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry with washer hookup
Laundry area with stone/ceramic tile flooring

Flooring
Wood flooring throughout main living areas and bedrooms
Tile flooring in select areas

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Fireplace heating available
Central air conditioning
Two fireplaces (living room listed)

Sale and tax history for 8 Brier Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73567880

Sep 18, 2026

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2026

Contingent

—

Aug 25, 2026

Listed

$2,100,000

$553/sq ft

MLS PIN #71123913

Nov 15, 2010

Sold

$810,000

$213/sq ft

Nov 14, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Sep 20, 2010

Contingent

—

Sep 7, 2010

Relisted

—

Sep 1, 2010

Contingent

—

Aug 16, 2010

Listed

$875,000

$231/sq ft

Graceful and classic Shingle Style home offering a generous floor plan for entertaining & enjoyment. Gracious front to back Living Room, Formal Dining Room w/ Coffered Ceiling & French Doors. Master Suite w/ sitting room & fireplace, 4-7 generous guest bedrooms w/ 4.5 full baths. Beautifully Fir floors throughout. Fabulous Porch! Well cared for w/ newer roof, heating and electric. Needs kit/bath renovations & decorating. Steps to Bass Rock's Golf Links,Back Shore & Good Harbor Beach!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,906 (−0.5%)

$463,400 + $849,700

$1,313,100

2022

$13,973 (+3.5%)

$403,300 + $787,900

$1,191,200

2021

$13,504 (−0.8%)

$366,600 + $718,900

$1,085,500

2020

$13,609 (+4.2%)

$366,600 + $737,100

$1,103,700

2019

$13,059 (+2.8%)

$349,600 + $679,500

$1,029,100

2018

$12,699 (+3.2%)

$341,000 + $641,100

$982,100

2017

$12,310 (+3.8%)

$324,500 + $608,800

$933,300

2016

$11,858 (+5.6%)

$310,300 + $561,000

$871,300

2015

$11,227 (+6.9%)

$303,200 + $519,300

$822,500

2014

$10,501 (+27.3%)

$303,200 + $505,800

$809,000

2013

$8,246 (−8.0%)

$298,200 + $355,200

$653,400

2012

$8,966 (+4.2%)

$295,500 + $440,600

$736,100

2011

$8,605 (+6.0%)

$323,500 + $437,300

$760,800

2010

$8,118 (+2.3%)

$330,700 + $443,200

$773,900

2009

$7,937

$347,300 + $479,500

$826,800

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,796

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,796

Year built

1905

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1897390

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

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, 17 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Gloucester, MA • 01930

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Sun exposure

83/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Gloucester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.6 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 8 Brier Rd

$2,070,824

$29K under list price of $2.10M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $700K to $1.9M.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$700,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths1,860 sq ft
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$177/sq ft
smaller lot
15 years newer
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$1,575,000 Last sold price
5 beds3.5 baths3,564 sq ft
2 Breezy Point Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
$111/sq ft
smaller lot
92 years newer
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,950,000 Last sold price
4 beds3.5 baths2,200 sq ft
10 Fremont St, Gloucester, MA 01930
$333/sq ft
smaller lot
46 years older
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,850,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths4,214 sq ft
7 Sea Fox Ln, Gloucester, MA 01930
$114/sq ft
larger lot
89 years newer
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$866,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,181 sq ft
19 Ridgewood Rd #19, Rockport, MA 01966
$156/sq ft
87 years newer
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,400,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,288 sq ft
66 Long Bch, Rockport, MA 01966
$59/sq ft
smaller lot
72 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $4,103 per month, based on comparable rentals

This home is pending

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