197 E Main St #1, Gloucester, MA, 01930
About This Home
Iconic and storied East Gloucester location with amazing potential! First floor condo unit is formerly Duckworth's Bistrot. This space could be a restaurant, office or business or could be converted to residential with a special permit. Consists of a large great room with beautiful floor to ceiling windows, half bath, kitchen and washroom. Outdoor space currently holds a walk-in refrigerator but could be a patio space. You are in the heart of East Gloucester with Smith Cove on your doorstep, North Shore Art Association around the corner and Rocky Neck minutes away.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
- Construction materials: Frame
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2025
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subType: Condominium,Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 16
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Wet bar,Den,Foyer,Kitchen,Internet Available - Broadband
- Window features: Picture
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Vinyl,Carpet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Baseboard,Oil,Ductless
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: 1897085
- Zoning: NB
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Rain Gutters
- Waterfront features: Harbor,Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Lot size: 2,460 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- 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 | $1,643 | $19,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $111 | $1,332 |
| Property Taxes | $276 | $3,312 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $2,384 | $28,608 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2025-12-04 | Price change | $399,000 |
| 2025-11-25 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
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