Last Sold Price
5 beds4,457 sqft$245/sqft
5 Howard Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

Description

Welcome to 5 Howard Road, a perfect year round residence or vacation retreat. Enjoy direct waterfront living with your own private dock accessed from a stone wall path. Nicely sited 20’ above the water, offering ever changing river views. Kayak to Lobster Cove to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or to Wingaersheek for a stroll on the beach. This inviting Colonial offers a serene location at the end of a private way. Enjoy glorious views from the sunny and open-concept granite kitchen with high end appliances,...Welcome to 5 Howard Road, a perfect year round residence or vacation retreat. Enjoy direct waterfront living with your own private dock accessed from a stone wall path. Nicely sited 20’ above the water, offering ever changing river views. Kayak to Lobster Cove to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or to Wingaersheek for a stroll on the beach. This inviting Colonial offers a serene location at the end of a private way. Enjoy glorious views from the sunny and open-concept granite kitchen with high end appliances, family room with gas fireplace, and dining room. Bask in the sunshine on the expansive deck and relax in the evening while dining on your enclosed screened porch. There’s plenty of room for guests with a lower level suite that offers a sitting room, bedroom, kitchenette and full bath. Located on Wheeler’s Point with easy access to the highway and town center, become part of a vibrant community offering great restaurants, museums, shops, art galleries and live theater.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/14/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mary-Lou McDonough • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 5 Howard Road

Status
MLS #
72486500
Days on Market
50
Taxes
$14,686 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1960
Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
12

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,550,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

[Gloucester, MA]

9 comparable properties found

$5,300,000 | 51 Wingaersheek Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
1/43
1

$5,300,000

Sold 11/18/25

5
Bedrooms
4,704
Square Feet
0.75
Acres
$1,575,000 | 2 Breezy Point Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
1/43
2

$1,575,000

Sold 04/22/26

5
Bedrooms
3,564
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/21
3

$875,000

Sold 03/02/26

5
Bedrooms
2,504
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,450,000 | 7 Emily Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930
1/43
4

$1,450,000

Sold 11/19/25

5
Bedrooms
4,059
Square Feet
1.81
Acres
$2,950,000 | 220 Atlantic Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
1/43
5

$2,950,000

Sold 07/27/26

4
Bedrooms
3,754
Square Feet
0.72
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/28
6

$1,288,000

Sold 01/15/26

5
Bedrooms
4,421
Square Feet
0.56
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/40
7

$1,550,000

Sold 12/20/24

4
Bedrooms
4,250
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$765,000 | 5698 North Captain Woodlands Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061
1/51
8

$765,000

Sold 09/25/24

5
Bedrooms
4,950
Square Feet
1.96
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/43
9

$1,650,000

Sold 08/14/25

4
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Mary-Lou McDonough

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Paula Carter

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Building Information for 5 Howard Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,500 SF

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$6,764 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,540

Property Taxes

$1,224

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Property Information for 5 Howard Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Marina, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4457.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Gloucester
  • High School: Ghs
  • Middle School: Gloucester
  • Neighborhood: Wheeler's Point
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Home Office, Den, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River, Frontage, Direct Access, Private
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 336.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 330.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 22.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 320.0
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 20.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 280.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 20.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Skylights do not open. River is tidal.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1898707
  • Assessments: $1,157,300
  • Book: 31993
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Howard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72486500

$1,090,000
May 28, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72486500

Apr 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72486500

$1,225,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72486500

$1,090,000
05/28/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72486500

04/23/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72486500

$1,225,000

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

Public Records for 5 Howard Road

Taxable ValueLand$897,800Additions$847,300Total$1,745,100
Tax Record2025$16,962 ($1,414 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,032 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,032 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR-10CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0101 B:0001 L:0000

Schools near 5 Howard Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Howard Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
$1,090,000
5
4,457
28,500
$237,500
3
1,063
19,500
12,800
$450,000
3
1,567
8,800
$660,000
4
2,815
21,600
3
1
1,279
7,700

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Mary-Lou McDonough

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