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$1,160,000
9
Beds
5
Baths
4,600
Living Area
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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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Highlights
- Has View: Yes
- Parking Spots: 4
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 17
- Status: Closed
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial
- Year Built: 1853
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 5
- Foundation: Granite
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Measured
- Year Built Details: Actual, Certified Historic
- Zoning: R-5
- Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, In-Law Floorplan, Bonus Room
- Roof: Shingle
- View: City View(s)
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, T-Station
- Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
- Covered Parking Spaces: 1
- Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $947,500
- Taxes: $9,219
- Tax Year: 2024
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