78 Grove St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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SOLD
JAN 30, 2026

78 Grove St
Gloucester, MA 01930

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,544 sqft

$685,000

Last Sold: Jan 30, 2026
2% below list $699K
$269/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,055/mo*
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$685,000

Last Sold: Jan 30, 2026
2% below list $699K
$269/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,055/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,544 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

Central Gloucester owner occupied 2 family with nice floor plan in each unit! Spacious living rooms, formal dining rooms, and eat in kitchens! Unit 1 first floor has 2 BR. Unit 2 (Owner's unit) has 3 BR's and features 2 levels with a large primary BR suite on 3rd floor with huge walk-in closet. Separate utilities and separate laundry facilities for each unit! Full basement. Easy care fenced rear yard with patio and garden area. Ample paved parking with 4 car tandem for owner's unit and a separate 2 car parking area for rental unit. Low maintenance vinyl siding and replacement windows. 2 woodstoves help with heating bills. Quick access to Rt. 128, T station, downtown Gloucester and Gloucester Crossing shopping plaza!
78 Grove St, Gloucester, MA 01930 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,544 sqft multi-family built in 1900. It last sold for $685,000 on Jan 30, 2026 (2% below the $699,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $697,600, with a rent estimate of $3,253/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$269/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 78 Grove St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 11
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2544 Square FeetFoundation Area: 912
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural Gas,Individual,Unit ControlNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: BathNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Insulated WindowsDoor: Insulated DoorsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone Ceramic Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, Deck - RoofExterior: Balcony/Deck, Fruit Trees, GardenFoundation: Stone, GraniteGarden
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Stone/Gravel,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2544

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: 1st Floor Washer And Dryer, 1st Floor Security System Excluded.Parcel Number: 1895858

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,000Price Per Sqft: $269/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 24 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Gloucester
School Information
Jr High / Middle School: O/MaleyHigh School: Gloucester

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2544 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Rent Includes: Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water)

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73432543Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2544

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipMarinaPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Lane Team, (978) 689-5431
North Shore's Gold Coast Realty, (978) 283-4440
Lane Team, (978) 689-5431
Bought with: Team Legacy, (978) 994-5940, Compass, (978) 248-8081
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73432543

Price History for 78 Grove St

DatePriceEventSource
01/30/2026$685,000Sold
MLS PIN #73432543
12/11/2025$699,000ContingentMLS PIN #73432543
12/04/2025$699,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73432543
11/12/2025$760,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73432543
10/08/2025$760,000ListingRemovedMLS PIN #73432543
09/18/2025$760,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73432543
04/07/2015$380,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/03/2015$380,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/25/2008$335,000Sold
N/A
05/28/2008$345,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/20/2007$318,900Sold
N/A
09/17/2003$330,000Sold
N/A
12/01/1998$128,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Gloucester

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,424
Assessment$557,400
Home facts updated by county records

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$675,000
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$675,000
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2,032
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$670,000
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$760,000
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2,598
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What Locals Say about Gloucester

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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