197 E Main St, Unit 2

1,505 Sq. Ft.
$316 / Sq. Ft.
1,505
Sq. Ft.
$316
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Iconic and storied East Gloucester location with two floors of amazing potential! Second/Third floor condo unit is a two-story apartment, with high ceilings, great light and lovely views of Smith Cove and Gloucester harbor. Large roof deck overlooking the water. The apartment consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, large living room, dining room and kitchen with views. Kitchen and bathroom are in need of renovation. You are in the heart of East Gloucester with Smith Cove on your doorstep, North...Iconic and storied East Gloucester location with two floors of amazing potential! Second/Third floor condo unit is a two-story apartment, with high ceilings, great light and lovely views of Smith Cove and Gloucester harbor. Large roof deck overlooking the water. The apartment consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, large living room, dining room and kitchen with views. Kitchen and bathroom are in need of renovation. You are in the heart of East Gloucester with Smith Cove on your doorstep, North Shore Art Association around the corner. Rocky Neck, Niles Beach and Good Harbor minutes away.
  1. Listed by Andree Gillian Group • Engel & Volkers By the Sea
  2. Listed by Gillian Harnish Bouchie • Engel & Volkers By the Sea
  3. Listed by Andree Robert • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Property Details for 197 East Main Street, Unit 2

Town
Gloucester
MLS Area
East Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester-East Gloucester, MA-Gloucester
Style
Townhouse, Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Street
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2026 03:51 PM

Property Details for 197 East Main Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73455976
Days on Market91
Taxes$2,855 / year
HOA Fees$250 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
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

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Ama Agumeh

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Building Information for 197 East Main Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex197 E Main StFloor2Stories2Residences4Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1900

Payment Calculator

$2,855 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,367

Property Taxes

$238

HOA Dues

$250

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Property Information for 197 East Main Street, Unit 2

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
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1505.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 4
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 2025
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Pendant, Den, Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Low-Rise
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: No parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: No parking
  • Parking Features: No parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 66.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Condo docs filed before closing. Condo fee - estimate that includes master insurance. Oil/Water/Sewer - shared exp payed separately. Tax estimated based on % by square foot. Kitchen needs renovation. Dishwasher not working. UNIT 1 WILL NOT BE SOLD WITHOUT UNIT 2 ALSO BEING SOLD
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 4849088
  • Assessments: $734,200
  • Book: 34786
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: NB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: No Management
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Seller
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0

Property History for 197 East Main Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73455976

$475,000—
Feb 17, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73455976

—
Feb 1, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73455976

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73455976

$475,000
02/17/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73455976

—
02/01/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73455976

—

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Schools near 197 East Main 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
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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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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