587 Essex Ave

$647,900
Price
3
Beds
1,524 Sq. Ft.
$425 / Sq. Ft.
1,524
Sq. Ft.
$425
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into classic New England charm with this beautifully maintained two-story Colonial, ideally situated just moments from Gloucester’s famous beaches, vibrant downtown, and scenic harbor. This spacious 9-room home offers a flexible layout perfect for entertaining, working from home, or simply relaxing in comfort. The first floor features a welcoming living room, formal dining area, and a bright, updated kitchen. An updated full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously...Step into classic New England charm with this beautifully maintained two-story Colonial, ideally situated just moments from Gloucester’s famous beaches, vibrant downtown, and scenic harbor. This spacious 9-room home offers a flexible layout perfect for entertaining, working from home, or simply relaxing in comfort. The first floor features a welcoming living room, formal dining area, and a bright, updated kitchen. An updated full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a loft space, perfect for a reading nook, creative studio, or play area. Outdoors, enjoy a private yard ideal for summer gatherings, gardening, or just soaking in the coastal air. Whether you're searching for your year-round residence or a weekend getaway, this charming Colonial offers the perfect blend of space, location, and timeless style. New carpet, fresh paint, ready for your move!
  1. Listed by Nicholas Coppola • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 587 Essex Avenue

Town
Gloucester
Area
MA-Gloucester
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2025 05:15 PM

Property Details for 587 Essex Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73390333
Days on Market186
Taxes$5,496 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1951
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Nicholas Coppola
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Building Information for 587 Essex Avenue

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,660 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,202

Property Taxes

$458

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 587 Essex Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 1524.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Loft, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Harbor, Ocean, Unknown To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Propane, Pellet Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 230.562499999
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.083333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.75
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 150.75
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.166666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 131.076388888
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.583333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.416666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 28.194444444
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.833333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.833333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 80.75
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.5
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.5
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 198.208333333
  • Dining Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 17.75
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.166666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 139.583333333
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 12.5
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.166666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 230.034722222
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.083333333
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.416666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure Uploaded to MLS
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0237 B:0030 L:0000,1905375
  • Assessments: $564,900
  • Book: 32581
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R-10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 587 Essex Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$647,900—
Sep 10, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$659,900—
Jul 24, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$667,900—
Jun 26, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$677,900—
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73390333

$687,999—
Jun 21, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356347044

$303,000

+2.5% / yr

Jun 21, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71506464

$303,000—
May 5, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71506464

—
May 5, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71506464

—
Apr 10, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71506464

$309,000—
Jul 13, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272159296

$275,000

+656.0% / yr

Jul 10, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70915903

$275,000—
Jun 6, 2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70915903

—
Jun 6, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70915903

—
May 7, 2009

Canceled

MLS PIN #70913609

$209,900—
May 5, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70913609

$209,900—
May 4, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70915903

$289,000—
Jul 5, 2008

Canceled

MLS PIN #70738153

$309,000—
Apr 4, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70738153

$319,000—
Aug 14, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70540953

$335,000—
Mar 15, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70540953

$359,000—
May 5, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326446914

$1

-79.2% / yr

Mar 29, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87003456

$70,000—
Mar 29, 1996

Sold

MLS PIN #30073897

$70,000—
Mar 29, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30073897

—
Oct 18, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30073897

$96,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$647,900
09/10/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$659,900
07/24/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$667,900
06/26/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73390333

$677,900
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73390333

$687,999
06/21/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356347044

$303,000

+2.5% / yr

06/21/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71506464

$303,000
05/05/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71506464

—
05/05/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71506464

—
04/10/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71506464

$309,000
07/13/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272159296

$275,000

+656.0% / yr

07/10/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70915903

$275,000
06/06/2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70915903

—
06/06/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70915903

—
05/07/2009

Canceled

MLS PIN #70913609

$209,900
05/05/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70913609

$209,900
05/04/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70915903

$289,000
07/05/2008

Canceled

MLS PIN #70738153

$309,000
04/04/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70738153

$319,000
08/14/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70540953

$335,000
03/15/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70540953

$359,000
05/05/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326446914

$1

-79.2% / yr

03/29/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87003456

$70,000
03/29/1996

Sold

MLS PIN #30073897

$70,000
03/29/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30073897

—
10/18/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30073897

$96,000

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

Public Records for 587 Essex Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$176,200Additions$397,100Total$573,300
Tax Record2025$5,572 ($464 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,524 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt627 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004ZoningR-10CountyESSEXAPNGLOU M:0237 B:0030 L:0000

Schools near 587 Essex Avenue

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.

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587 Essex Avenue is a single family home for sale in Gloucester, MA 01930. This property was listed for sale on June 12, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $647,900. It has been on the market for a total of 186 days and was last sold on June 21, 2013. This listing's school district is Gloucester School District. Nearby schools include West Parish Elementary School, Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School and Gloucester High School. 587 Essex Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,524 sqft single family home built in 1951.

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