8 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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OFF MARKET

$623,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,146 sqft

8 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Est. Refi. Payment $3,844/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 26, 2018 for $402,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$624K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$18K (-2.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$222K (+55.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +88% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$624K
October 2026$622K
September 2026$632K
August 2026$646K
July 2026$657K
June 2026$663K
May 2026$665K
April 2026$660K
March 2026$644K
February 2026$624K
January 2026$615K
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2024
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2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12 Lookout St, Gloucester, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$420,000
09/10/26
2
1
913
18 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$629,000
06/03/26
3
1
1,403
7 Babson St, Gloucester, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$600,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,825
130 Centennial Ave, Gloucester, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$549,000
08/28/26
2
1
1,264
6 Monroe Ct, Gloucester, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$515,000
05/08/26
2
1
1,229
84 Centennial Ave, Gloucester, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$515,000
02/26/26
2
1.5
1,327
15 Harvard St, Gloucester, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$700,000
04/28/26
3
1
954
21 Harold Ave, Gloucester, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$270,000
06/29/26
2
1.5
1,110
7 Granite St, Gloucester, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$606,900
06/16/26
3
2
2,189
3 Rockland St, Gloucester, MA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$498,800
05/28/26
2
2
1,001

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6-8 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.01
-
-
-
-
Off Market
11 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.01
$547,300
4
1
1,496
Off Market
12 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.01
$531,000
4
2
770
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.01
-
1
1
490
Off Market
13 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$685,400
5
2
2,648
Off Market
10 Babson St #1, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
-
1
1
600
Off Market
7 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$604,000
3
2
1,825
Off Market
15 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$631,100
4
2
1,870
Off Market
6 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$527,700
Studio
-
-
Off Market
5 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$747,500
6
3
2,533
Off Market
10-12 Babson, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$465,200
2
2
1,250
Off Market
17 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.02
$569,800
3
2
1,138
Off Market
14 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.03
$717,300
5
3
1,451
Off Market
5 Babson St #3, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.03
$974,200
2
2
1,432
Off Market
5 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
19 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.03
$607,000
4
2
1,711
Off Market
3 Babson St #A, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.03
-
1
1
1,076
Off Market
7 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.04
$1,109,600
5
2.5
2,794
Off Market
12 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.04
$546,400
3
1
1,266
Off Market
14 Hampden St, Gloucester, MA 01930
0.04
$593,900
2
2
2,107
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
1,146 sqft
$544/sqft

About this House

This wonderful 2 bedroom home is tucked away on a quiet side street in the heart of Gloucester but is close to easily access everything that Gloucester has to offer. Enter on main floor to open plan eat in kitchen with plenty of storage and counter space and door to deck, dining room with built in shelving, a living room with a pellet stove, and a full bath with a shower/tub combo. Upstairs are two bedrooms one with distant views of the Annisquam River. This house offers both downtown living and privacy, a great and convenient combination. Beach, boulevard, park, train to Boston, restaurants, library are all near by.
8 Babson St, Gloucester, MA 01930 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,146 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $402,000 on Jun 26, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2018 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 8, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $623,800, with a rent estimate of $2,626/month.

Home Details for 8 Babson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAttic
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 8, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,975
Nov 5, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,975
Price decreased by 14%
Oct 6, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,300
Price decreased by 8%
Sep 30, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,500
Jun 26, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$402,000

Market trends in Gloucester

Last updated October 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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 8 Babson St

  • What is 8 Babson St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Babson St in Gloucester, MA is $623,800.
  • What is the price history for 8 Babson St?
    8 Babson St in Gloucester, MA last sold for $402,000 in June 2018.
  • Is Gloucester a buyer's or seller's market?
    Gloucester is currently a buyer'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.
  • Does 8 Babson St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8 Babson St in Gloucester, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 8 Babson St?
    The lot at 8 Babson St in Gloucester, MA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

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