38-38R Bass Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930
About This Home
Welcome to East Gloucester, where beach days, coastal charm, and convenience come together! Just down the road from beautiful **Good Harbor Beach**, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy one of Gloucester’s most sought-after seaside locations.Whether you're searching for a **year-round home, summer getaway, or property with short-term rental potential**, this home offers incredible versatility. Spend your mornings at the beach, afternoons exploring Gloucester, and evenings relaxing in your own private backyard.Inside, a bright sunroom overlooking the backyard provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, reading, or unwinding after a day by the ocean. Outside, enjoy a private setting with space to relax, entertain, and make the most of summer on the North Shore.With **Good Harbor Beach right down the road**, plus easy access to Gloucester’s restaurants, shops, coastal attractions, and Route 128, the location is hard to beat.**Live here. Summer here. Rent it when you're away.** A fantastic opportunity to own your own piece of Gloucester’s coastal lifestyle!*Buyers to perform their own due diligence regarding short-term rental/Airbnb use, permitting, and local regulations.*
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Carriage House
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: First Floor
Bathroom1
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bathroom2
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 95.46
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 88.32
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 169.5
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Wood Laminate,Laminate
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,244
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,244
- Total interior livable area: 1,244 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 103.789999999
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 127.88
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
- Level: Second
- Area: 204
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1896352
- Zoning: R-10
- Exclusions: Security System/ Tv Mounts ( Wall Will Be Repaired)
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio,Covered
- Exterior features: Patio,Covered Patio/Deck,Balcony,Storage,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Ocean,Walk to,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Lot size: 8,840 sqft
- Features: Wooded,Easements,Flood Plain
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,856 | $34,272 |
| Home Insurance * | $193 | $2,316 |
| Property Taxes | $480 | $5,760 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,883 | $46,596 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $549,000 |
| 2026-06-24 | Listed for sale | $565,000 |
| 2023-12-11 | Sold | $480,000 |
| 2023-10-21 | Contingent | $498,000 |
| 2023-10-05 | Listed for sale | $498,000 |
| 2023-06-29 | Listing removed | $488,000 |
| 2023-06-22 | Listed for sale | $488,000 |
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