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    • $1,250,000

    79 Dennison St, Gloucester, MA 01930

    5beds
    1,773sqft
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    $7,509/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0 Square Feet Lot
    $1,221,200 Zestimate®
    $705/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Classic double porcelain sinkGorgeous water viewsSpectacular nightly sunsetsTons of storage
    Enchanting Waterfront Cottage w/private dock on peaceful Goose Cove. Enjoy gorgeous water views and looking over the Cove at the most spectacular nightly sunsets. Very serene and much like living on your very own nature preserve. The cottage is warm and welcoming, with a wood paneled, multi-windowed mudroom with storage benches at the entryway, front to back living/dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom (currently used as a den with pull-out couch) and full bath, a family room/sunroom across the back of the home. The kitchen is older style with a fabulous classic double porcelain sink and tons of storage. You will find four more bedrooms upstairs and a second full bath w/tub and shower. Windows abound throughout the home, offering stellar views from every room, and letting in abundant light and heavenly breezes. The property is beautifully landscaped, providing a continuous rolling display of colorful perennials. Close to Plum Cove Beach, the coveted Lighthouse Beach, the Annisquam River, and multiple trailheads into protected woodlands a short walk from your door.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nina Quinlan 617-852-9052,

    Melcher Real Estate Group 617-312-2001

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73563023

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 154
      • Dimensions: 14 x 11
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 121
      • Dimensions: 11 x 11
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 121
      • Dimensions: 11 x 11
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 117
      • Dimensions: 13 x 9
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 30
      • Dimensions: 6 x 5
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 35
      • Dimensions: 7 x 5
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
      • Level: Main,First
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 225
      • Dimensions: 25 x 9
      Kitchen
      • Features: Flooring - Vinyl
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 182
      • Dimensions: 14 x 13
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 286
      • Dimensions: 26 x 11
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Oil
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater, Leased Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
      Features
      • Window Seat, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
      • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
      • Doors: Storm Door(s)
      • Windows: Storm Window(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,773
      • Total interior livable area: 1,773 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,773

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
      • Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Creek/Stream, Dock/Mooring, Ocean
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Creek/Stream,Dock/Mooring,Ocean,Water
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Stream, Navigable Water, Ocean, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Creek, Direct Access, Public, Ocean, Walk to, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)
      Lot
      • Size: 0 Square Feet
      Details
      • Foundation area: 972
      • Parcel number: 6829,1899886
      • Zoning: R-20

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Granite
      • Roof: Shingle,Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station
      • Subdivision: 4D
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Gloucester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $705/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $978,300
      • Annual tax amount: $9,107
      • Date on market: 8/12/2026
      • Exclusions: Antique Towel Bar In First Floor Bath.
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,221,200

        $1.16M - $1.28M

        $3,809/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/13/2026Listed for sale$1,250,000-3.5%$705/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73563023 Report a problem
        10/24/2025Listing removed$1,295,000$730/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73428318 Report a problem
        9/9/2025Listed for sale$1,295,000+115.8%$730/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73428318 Report a problem
        9/15/2017Sold$600,000+3.6%$338/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/16/2017Pending sale$579,000$327/sqft
        Source: North Shore's Gold Coast Realty #72210884 Report a problem
        8/9/2017Listed for sale$579,000$327/sqft
        Source: North Shore's Gold Coast Realty #72210884 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,576 $881,400
        2024$8,576 +6.5%$881,400 +15.9%
        2023$8,054 $760,500
        2022$8,054 +7.3%$760,500 +26.1%
        2021$7,505 +1.4%$603,300 +0.5%
        2020$7,399 +5.5%$600,100 +8.6%
        2019$7,012 +1.5%$552,600 +3.4%
        2018$6,911 +3.1%$534,500 +5.2%
        2017$6,701 +5.2%$508,000 +8.6%
        2016$6,368 +2.6%$467,900 +2.9%
        2015$6,209 -2.8%$454,900 -7.6%
        2014$6,391 -0.1%$492,400 -2.9%
        2013$6,398 +6.4%$507,000 +2.7%
        2012$6,011 +4.2%$493,500 -3.2%
        2011$5,767 +15.5%$509,900 +7.1%
        2010$4,994 +1.3%$476,100 -7.3%
        2009$4,931 +3.3%$513,600 -2.1%
        2008$4,775 +13.1%$524,700 +7%
        2007$4,221 -0.8%$490,200
        2006$4,255 +11.5%$490,200 +15.5%
        2005$3,816 +2.8%$424,500 +9.9%
        2004$3,713 +4.1%$386,400 +18.6%
        2003$3,566 -8.4%$325,700 +11%
        2001$3,892 +16.6%$293,300 +32.6%
        1999$3,338 $221,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 01930

        Getting around

        9 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        20 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        9 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Plum Cove
        • Middle: O'maley
        • High: Ghs

        Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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