5 Wells St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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OFF MARKET

$797,000

Last sold price
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,985 sqft

5 Wells St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 1, 2024 for $797,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
20 Beacon St, Gloucester, MA
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$935,000
04/14/26
6
3
2,389
5 Washington Sq, Gloucester, MA
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$1,030,000
01/09/26
6
3
3,555
120 Washington St, Gloucester, MA
0.05
Multi-Family Home
$940,000
05/22/26
7
4
3,041
9 Alpine Ct, Gloucester, MA
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$699,000
06/23/26
4
3
1,829
9 Cleveland Pl, Gloucester, MA
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
05/08/26
6
3
2,596
27 Addison St, Gloucester, MA
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
06/18/26
6
3.5
2,078
85 Centennial Ave, Gloucester, MA
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$670,000
11/19/25
6
2
2,165
4 Alpine Ct, Gloucester, MA
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$604,000
06/24/26
5
2
1,920
50 Warner St, Gloucester, MA
0.44
Multi-Family Home
$760,000
05/19/26
6
3
2,598
98 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester, MA
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$632,000
04/08/26
6
2
2,155

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6 Beacon St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.04
$803,000
4
2.5
3,533
Off Market
108-108 Washington St #A, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.00
-
3
1.5
1,442
Off Market
9 Foster St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.07
$647,700
5
3
2,208
Off Market
9 Foster St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.07
-
2
1
590
Off Market
107-109 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.04
-
9
5
4,400
Off Market
6 Commonwealth Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$662,400
3
2
1,700
Off Market
19 Beacon St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.07
$673,100
3
2.5
1,530
Off Market
5 Pearl St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.06
$528,000
3
1
1,092
Off Market
21 Beacon St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.07
$552,000
2
1.5
823
Off Market
8 Summer St #103, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.09
$465,000
3
1
1,590
Recently Sold
8 Summer St #415, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.09
$457,900
2
1
1,335
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1900
2,985 sqft
5 Open Spaces

About this House

What's unique:Updated kitchenSpray foam insulationPublic transportationPrivate patioMusic sceneWhite house
Cute three family! Welcome home to Gloucester! Located 1 block from Gloucester train station, and .05 miles to the Boulevard. Two separate buildings gives you versatile living space. Great owner occupied. Rooms are spacious and there is basement storage. Rents are below market. All tenants are at will. Unit 1, stand alone single-family brown house, has updated kitchen and cabinets. Unit 2, at street level of white house- updated kitchen, bathroom and spray foam insulation. Attic and basement storage with wraparound porch. Unit 3, has updated kitchen, private patio. Unit 3 Vacant as of March 1. All units have updated electrical and their own Laundry. All separate utilities. Off street parking for 5+ cars. Close proximity to Rt. 128 and public transportation, as well as Gloucester's famous restaurant and music scene. Could this be your someplace special?
5 Wells St, Gloucester, MA 01930 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,985 sqft multi-family built in 1900. It last sold for $797,000 on Mar 1, 2024 (8% above the $739,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,265/month.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Nathan Seavey, (617) 545-4997
Leading Edge Real Estate, (978) 289-5860
Bought with: Jonathan Mathews, (781) 853-1765, Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, (617) 542-0012
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73196214

Home Details for 5 Wells St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 18
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2985 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Oil,Natural Gas,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 5No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Shared Driveway,Off Street,Tandem
Frontage
Waterfront: 1/2 to 1 Mile To BeachNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 3 Family
Building
Does Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Tenant's Belongings. 1:w&D 2.W&D, Oil. 3: Wall Heating UnitParcel Number: M:0017 B:0078 L:0000, 1894390

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $739,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Feb 08 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Gloucester

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2985 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5386 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 73196214

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 1, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73196214
Sold
$797,000
Feb 2, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73196214
Contingent
$739,000
Jan 24, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73196214
Listed For Sale
$739,000

Market trends in Gloucester

Last updated August 2026
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What Locals Say about Gloucester

At least 179 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say there are community events

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    "There are a lot of dog and dog owners who live in the neighbor of lanesville Gloucester and seem very friendly "
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  • Georgeanne H.
    "It's quite far from boston or shopping the winter travel is not easy and requires the utmost attention susceptible to morning fog on roads make for caution "
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  • Megmcdnld
    "Have lived here on and off over many years. Sense of community is strong, lots of farmers markets and more sustainable living projects, kid friendly"
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  • Lisa C.
    "Safe neighborhood to live in. We enjoy walks and the beach is near by. The school are great. It is a very quiet area."
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  • Janellesousa
    "Gloucester has a great network of affordable daycare.there are many parks and beaches that my kids enjoy. There are also some great trails and quarries. There is a dog park up at stage fort park."
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  • William M.
    "Pay attention to the random people in your neighborhood as it’s a close family environment so outsiders are easy to spot"
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  • Charlotte T.
    "Dogs if all breeds are welcome in this town. There is a very accommodating dog park in town and the beaches are open to dogs in the off season "
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  • Jennifer L.
    "I am visiting from Albany NY and it is absolutely beautiful here. The views are breathtaking & the air is so clean & fresh. The sound of the ocean is soothing & relaxing. I would love to call this place my home."
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  • Geanoulis91297
    "Commute is very easy and accessible, there are many buses, taxis and a train near downtown. There’s a beach near where i live and i can walk to it too."
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  • Gordonmichael3
    "This is a good area to have kids but currently very few living here(east Main Street) East Gloucester. A playground real close by with parents bringing children daily. "
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  • Elizabeth G.
    "We have fiesta every summer, a carnival basically and a parade for the fellow Italians to rejoice, and those not Italian. We have concerts at the Fitz Hugh Lane house Thursday nights in the summer, and a lot of live entertainment. Beautiful seaside spot for good food, shops, historical landmarks, parks, beaches, etc. Much love for this town and the beauty behind it. "
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  • Michael B.
    "if you live in gloucester, there is no reason to leave gloucester unless you need to travel for work, fortunately i work and live here. the island life is for me :)"
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  • Jennifer S. W.
    "I live between long beach and Good harbor there are many fun events i enjoy almost all events i like biking hiking and just enjoying sunsets"
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  • kim02128
    "I love this area, I am born/bred returned to live in Gloucester. This area is fantastic, great for walking and easy to get around without a car."
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  • Jrharpy2
    "Nice neighbors, within minutes of everything and 1&1/2 blocks from the ocean. Kids have a paradise in the summer on Good Harbor beach. "
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  • Kimberly V.
    "short and Easy, a short drive across town. it is typically 10 min without traffic, 20-30 during traffic hours."
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  • Jrharpy2
    "Good Harbor beach is just around the corner, which is a paradise for kids in the summer and the back shore is spectacular at all times of the year."
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  • Stefani H.
    "It is clean, quiet, free from traffic and near the beach bank post office hair salon dentist acupuncturist and convenient store"
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  • Holly A.
    "this beautiful location has the oldest sea port in America with the oldest art colony in America. lots of history and lots of things to do and see"
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  • Steffani L.
    "While I may have just moved to the neighborhood, many people there have been residents for quite some time. They are well known to each other, and I have watched and spoken to neighbors who verify this to be true."
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  • Ms m.
    "quiet and friendly, lived here for 25 years. Good schools and coastal community with many good places to eat and picnic"
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Frequently asked questions about 5 Wells St

  • What is the price history for 5 Wells St?
    5 Wells St in Gloucester, MA last sold for $797,000 in March 2024.
  • Is Gloucester a buyer's or seller's market?
    Gloucester is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Gloucester?
    Residents describe Gloucester, MA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Gloucester, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 5 Wells St?
    The closest schools to 5 Wells St in Gloucester, MA are Beeman Memorial Elementary School (rated 4/10), Gloucester High School (rated 4/10), Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 5 Wells St have parking?
    Yes, 5 Wells St in Gloucester, MA has on-site parking.

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