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$1,080,000
Condo Name: Briarcliff Estates
2 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
$419
SQFT
1710
5 Babson Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Property Description

Perched atop Gloucester, this spacious condo once home to a ship captain boasts timeless charm. Oversized windows frame breathtaking panoramic views of the harbor, Ten Pound Island, and a cityscape that has inspired artists for generations. Step inside to a formal living room or study with marble fireplace providing the perfect work-from-home retreat, adjacent to the family room where natural light pours through and a spacious private deck awaits. The kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, and a breakfast bar that opens into a formal dining area. The interior is complete with newly installed mini-splits, hardwood floors, and custom closets. Located in the heart of Gloucester's vibrant cultural scene, this home offers unparalleled walkability to galleries, restaurants, beaches, and shops. Your search for the perfect balance of location, lifestyle, and lasting value ends here—where Gloucester's colorful past and bright future meet right outside your window.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Conservation Area, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Laundromat, Marina, Medical Facility, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, T-Station, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Master Insurance, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X16
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Breakfast Bar / Nook, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Hardwood, Peninsula, Recessed Lighting
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X8
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar / Nook, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8X5
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X10
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14X20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Double, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X14
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X14
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Deck - Exterior, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric Baseboard, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard, Oil, Radiant
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Electric Oven, for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1710
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessability Features: No

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Name: Briarcliff Estates
  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Number of Units: 3
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $419
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Other (See Remarks)

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Style: Mid-Rise, Other (See Remarks), Split Entry
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
  • UFFI: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Gutters
  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Distance to Beach: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public
  • Beach Description: Ocean

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73344778
  • Last Updated: 03/26/25
  • Documents on File: Aerial Photo, Legal Description, Master Deed, Perc Test, Site Plan, Unit Deed

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Seller's Representative: Amanda Armstrong Group, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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