5 Babson St, Unit 2

Gloucester, MA 01930

$1,080,000
Price
2
Beds
1,710 Sq. Ft.
$632 / Sq. Ft.
1,710
Sq. Ft.
$632
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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,...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.

Listing Agents

  1. Amanda Armstrong

    Amanda Armstrong

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Victoria Flavin

    Victoria Flavin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Middle
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/03/2025 04:07 PM

Property Details for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #73344778
Days on Market90
Taxes$5,935 / year
HOA Fees$419 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1900
CountyEssex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building Information for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Building/ComplexBriarcliff EstatesFloor2Stories1Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1900

Payment Calculator

$6,572 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,659

Property Taxes

$495

HOA Dues

$419

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1710.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Beeman
  • High School: Ghs
  • Middle School: O'maley
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 280.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 128.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1893645
  • Assessments: $610,000
  • Book: 42348
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R-5
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Briarcliff Estates
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Other (See Remarks)
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$610,000Total-
Tax Record2025$5,935 ($495 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated1972ZoningR-5CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0006 B:0073 L:0002

Schools near 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

This home is within Gloucester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Beeman Memorial
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'maley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

East Veterans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5 Babson Street, Unit 2 is a condo for sale in Gloucester, MA 01930. This property was listed for sale on March 12, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,080,000. It has been on the market for a total of 90 days and was last sold on September 30, 2024. This listing's school district is Gloucester School District. Nearby schools include Beeman Memorial, Ralph B O'maley Middle School and Gloucester High School. 5 Babson Street, Unit 2 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,710 sqft condo built in 1900.

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