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49 Woodward Avenue Gloucester — Photo 1 of 35

49 Woodward Avenue Gloucester — Photo 1 of 35

$749,900

49 Woodward Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester, MA 01930

Beds

3

Baths

2

SqFt

1,854

Style

Single Family

Built

1976

CLOSE TO PERFECTION and PRICED TO SELL! This special WATERVIEW HOME across from "Little River" has gone through extensive renovations in the past 12 months. Inviting and relaxing river views from the new large glass sliders in the huge living room and new wraparound decking will become an enticing daily activity to enjoy your favorite beverage morning, noon or night. This 8-room, 3-bedroom and 2-bath residence offers an appealing layout highlighted by an enclosed entry room, den or dining room and walls of glass windows/slider surrounding the family room that is directly off the kitchen/dining area with pellet stove. Upstairs you can work from home in the dedicated second floor office space with a separate entrance. A long list of improvements includes a total exterior rehabilitation with new siding, roofs, gutters, windows, sliders, all decking and landscaping with stone and wood retaining walls. New bedroom carpeting and refinished hardwood floors. New overhead garage door. With so much already completed, all that’s left is to bring your imagination and finish this masterpiece exactly the way you envision it.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$404/sqft
Local Avg (Gloucester)$574/sqft
30% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Gloucester, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$749,900
Annual Taxes$6,594

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
Fireplaces1
FlooringWood, Plywood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
BasementPartial, Dirt Floor, Concrete

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Baseboard, Pellet Stove
CoolingNone, Whole House Fan
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle, Rubber
FoundationStone
ZoningR-20

Property & Lot

Acres0.22
SqFt Lot9,387
Lot FeaturesWooded, Sloped

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Dishwasher • Range • Refrigerator

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
OfficeMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 2
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily RoomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Slider

Dining Room
Lvl First

Flooring - Wood

Kitchen
Lvl First

Dining Area

Office
Lvl Second

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room
Lvl First

Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Window(s) - Picture

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Property History

Listed
$749,900

Sep 4, 2026

MLS® 73572120

Expired
$400,000

Jan 22, 2026

MLS® 73416616

Listed
$400,000

Aug 12, 2025

MLS® 73416616

Population

30,075

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$84K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

36.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Essex County

992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,854 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 9,387 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Joel E. Margolis

Listing Office: J. Barrett & Company

MLS® Number: 73572120

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