197 E Main St

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
2,305 Sq. Ft.
$390 / Sq. Ft.
2,305
Sq. Ft.
$390
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Iconic and storied East Gloucester location with three floors of amazing potential! First floor condo unit is formerly Duckworth's Bistrot. This space could be a restaurant, office or business or could be converted to residential with a special permit. First floor consists of a large great room with beautiful floor to ceiling windows, half bath, kitchen and washroom. Second/Third floor condo unit is a two-story apartment, with high ceilings, great light and lovely views of the harbor. Large roof...Iconic and storied East Gloucester location with three floors of amazing potential! First floor condo unit is formerly Duckworth's Bistrot. This space could be a restaurant, office or business or could be converted to residential with a special permit. First floor consists of a large great room with beautiful floor to ceiling windows, half bath, kitchen and washroom. Second/Third floor condo unit is a two-story apartment, with high ceilings, great light and lovely views of the harbor. Large roof deck overlooking Smith Cove and Gloucester Harbor. The apartment consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, large living room, dining room and kitchen with views. (Two other condo units are possibly available if desired for a total of 4 units. Inquire about pricing). Outdoor space currently holds a walk-in refrigerator but could be a patio space. You are in the heart of East Gloucester with Smith Cove on your doorstep, North Shore Art Association around the corner and Rocky Neck minutes away.

Property Details for 197 East Main Street

Town
Gloucester
MLS Area
East Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester-East Gloucester, MA-Gloucester
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00

Open Houses

Saturday, Dec 6th

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Dec 7th

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 03:13 PM

Property Details for 197 East Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73448930
Days on Market36
Taxes$4,353 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1900
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Andree Gillian Group; Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Gillian Harnish Bouchie; Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Andree Robert
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Building Information for 197 East Main Street

Stories6Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,460 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,805 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,442

Property Taxes

$363

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 197 East Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2305.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Basement Features: Partial, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Open Floorplan, Office/Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Picture Window
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Individually Metered
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Common, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: Varies per Unit
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 2nd fl kitchen is in need of renovation,including dishwasher not functioning. Condo documents will be filed before closing. Condo fee is for both units 1 & 2 and is an estimate that includes master insurance. Oil/Water/Sewer are shared expenses payed separately.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $447,862
  • Book: 34786
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: NB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Irregular
  • Levels: 6
  • Cooling Units: 1
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Units: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 1
  • Levels U3: 1
Unit 4 Description
  • Floor U4: 2
  • Levels U4: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 197 East Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73448930

$899,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73448930

$999,000—
Sep 28, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168723642

$750,000

+17.3% / yr

Apr 1, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87004506

$120,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73448930

$899,000
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73448930

$999,000
09/28/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168723642

$750,000

+17.3% / yr

04/01/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87004506

$120,000

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

Public Records for 197 East Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$342,600Additions$391,600Total$734,200
Tax Record2025$7,136 ($595 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,336 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt792 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,460 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1900ZoningNBCountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0063 B:0037 L:0000

Schools near 197 East Main Street

This home is within Gloucester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Veterans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

St Ann School
PrivatePK to 8

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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197 East Main Street is a multi-family home for sale in Gloucester, MA 01930. This property was listed for sale on October 29, 2025 by Engel & Volkers By the Sea, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on September 28, 2005. This listing's school district is Gloucester School District. Nearby schools include East Veterans Elementary School, Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School and Gloucester High School. 197 East Main Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,305 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Andree Gillian Group; Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Gillian Harnish Bouchie; Engel & Volkers By the Sea, Andree Robert

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