5 Babson St, Unit 2

1,710 Sq. Ft.
$617 / Sq. Ft.
1,710
Sq. Ft.
$617
per Sq. Ft.

Description

OFFER ACCEPTED. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED. can show for back up offers. Perched atop Gloucester, this spacious condo once home to a ship captain boasts timeless charm. Oversized windows frame breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor, Ten Pound Island, and a cityscape that has inspired artists for generations. Step inside to a formal living room or study with marble fireplace providing the perfect work-from-home retreat, adjacent to the family room where natural light pours through and a spacious private...OFFER ACCEPTED. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED. can show for back up offers. Perched atop Gloucester, this spacious condo once home to a ship captain boasts timeless charm. Oversized windows frame breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor, Ten Pound Island, and a cityscape that has inspired artists for generations. Step inside to a formal living room or study with marble fireplace providing the perfect work-from-home retreat, adjacent to the family room where natural light pours through and a spacious private deck awaits. The kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, and a breakfast bar that opens into a formal dining area. The interior is complete with newly installed mini-splits, hardwood floors, and custom closets. Located in the heart of Gloucester's downtown area. Your search for the perfect balance of location, lifestyle, and lasting value ends here—where Gloucester's colorful past and bright future meet right outside your window.

Listing Agents

  1. Tori Flavin

    Tori Flavin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    tori.flavin@compass.com

    P: (978)-879-8397

Property Details for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2026 11:11 AM

Property Details for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

StatusContingent
MLS #73504488
Days on Market4
Taxes$7,900 / year
HOA Fees$619 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1900
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

Building/ComplexBriarcliff EstatesFloor2Stories1Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1900

Payment Calculator

$6,590 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,312

Property Taxes

$658

HOA Dues

$619

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Property Information for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • 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,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 1996
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Beeman
  • High School: Ghs
  • Middle School: O'malley
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 280.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 128.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1893646
  • Assessments: $848,600
  • Book: 42348
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R-5
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Briarcliff Estates
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0

Property History for 5 Babson Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73504488

Apr 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73504488

$1,055,000
Mar 30, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73344778

$1,055,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73504488

04/20/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73504488

$1,055,000
03/30/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73344778

$1,055,000

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
Beeman Memorial 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.

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