5 Babson St, Unit 2

1,710 Sq. Ft.
$570 / Sq. Ft.
1,710
Sq. Ft.
$570
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Coastal Gloucester meets Back Bay charm in this old ship captain’s house with original mahogany entryway. Sitting atop the city of Gloucester, minutes from Main St. and the Boulevard, this 2 bed, 2 bath condo boasts a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Enter to find a spacious living room flooded with natural light, while the adjoining study with marble fireplace provides a cozy retreat perfect for working from home. The modern kitchen is bright and airy with large windows, stainless steel appliances...Coastal Gloucester meets Back Bay charm in this old ship captain’s house with original mahogany entryway. Sitting atop the city of Gloucester, minutes from Main St. and the Boulevard, this 2 bed, 2 bath condo boasts a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Enter to find a spacious living room flooded with natural light, while the adjoining study with marble fireplace provides a cozy retreat perfect for working from home. The modern kitchen is bright and airy with large windows, stainless steel appliances and a soapstone countertop breakfast bar that seamlessly flows into a formal dining space. Two generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, one en-suite. Finally,head out onto your private deck and entertain your guests while soaking in the picturesque water views and 4th of July fireworks. With hardwood floors, custom built-ins, in-unit laundry, and views of Gloucester harbor from each room, no detail has been overlooked. 2 parking spaces and extra basement storage.
  1. Listed by Windrift RE Group • Compass

Property Details for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2024 10:15 AM

Property Details for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73277776
Days on Market16
Taxes$5,935 / year
HOA Fees$419 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1900
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Windrift RE Group

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester, Scott Smith

Add your commute

Building Information for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Building/ComplexBriarcliff CondominiumFloor2Stories1Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1900

Payment Calculator

$5,666 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,752

Property Taxes

$495

HOA Dues

$419

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1710.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub/Spa, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Agent is owner.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1893645
  • Assessments: $610,000
  • Book: 41213
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Briarcliff Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0

Property History for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73344778

$1,055,000
Mar 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73344778

$1,080,000
Sep 30, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73277776

$975,000
Aug 30, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73277776

Aug 19, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73277776

Aug 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73277776

$995,000
Jun 27, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87003585

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73344778

$1,055,000
03/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73344778

$1,080,000
09/30/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73277776

$975,000
08/30/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73277776

08/19/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73277776

08/14/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73277776

$995,000
06/27/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87003585

$150,000

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

Public Records for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$714,500Total-
Tax Record2025$6,945 ($579 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated1972ZoningR-5CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0006 B:0073 L:0002

Schools near 5 Babson 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
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
West Parish Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester High School
Public9 to 12

East Veterans Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass makes no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Windrift RE Group

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.