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493 Essex Ave # 1, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930 • West Gloucester
$825,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,896
Sq Ft
$435
Price/Sq Ft
2017
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 5, 2025 • MLS# 73332550 Copied! • Updated Mar 12, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $739,000
Final Sale Price: $825,000
Difference: +$86,000 (+11.6%)
Performance Metrics
111.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $390
Sale $/sq ft: $435
This property sold for $435 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Stunning West Gloucester 3-bedroom, light-filled townhome offers premium finishes just minutes from Wingearsheek Beach, shops, restaurants, galleries, and boundless outdoor activities on scenic Cape Ann. The main level features solid oak flooring, a custom-designed kitchen with granite countertops, Energy Star appliances, a large center island & walk-in pantry. The open-concept main level boasts a spacious dining area with sliders to a private deck, a fireplaced family room, a half bath & a large coat closet. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a generous walk-in closet, double vanity & custom tile shower. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath & separate laundry area complete this level. This home includes a fenced-in yard, high-efficiency on-demand hot water, two-zone HVAC with central air & an oversized garage with a roughed-in full bath for future expansion. Don’t miss this move-in-ready townhome blending quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency & central location!

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Property History

Market Insights

46.7%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Mar 12, 2025
$825,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Feb 5, 2025
$739,000
Original listing
Agent: Patricia McCormick Office: J. Barrett & Company
Previous Transaction - MLS #72149482
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 27, 2017
$440,000
MLS #72149482

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,423 $557,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,423
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$275
Monthly
Assessed Value
$557,300

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2017
Living Area 1,896 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
Features Closet, Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Screens, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $5,423
Assessed Value $557,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $275 Monthly
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Seller Disclosures All Measurements Are Approximate And For Marketing Purposes Only. Oversized Garage With Roughed-in Full Bath On Ground Level For Future Expansion Potential. Please Do Not Block Parking For Other Units.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Additional ~300 sq feet available for bonus room and full bath in unfinished garage.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2017
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,896 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Third Floor

Bedroom3
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bedroom2
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet
Master Bedroom
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Living Room
Office
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Low Flow Toilet
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider
Kitchen
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Storage
Family Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Closet, Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2017
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Screens, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

West Gloucester

493 Essex Ave # 1, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patricia McCormick
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone 978-282-1315
Agent MLS ID CN207637
Office MLS ID C80006
Listing Data Updated Mar 12, 2025 2:53 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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