
49 Woodward Avenue Gloucester — Photo 1 of 35
$749,900
49 Woodward Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gloucester, MA 01930
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,854
Style
Single Family
Built
1976
CLOSE TO PERFECTION and PRICED TO SELL! This special WATERVIEW HOME across from "Little River" has gone through extensive renovations in the past 12 months. Inviting and relaxing river views from the new large glass sliders in the huge living room and new wraparound decking will become an enticing daily activity to enjoy your favorite beverage morning, noon or night. This 8-room, 3-bedroom and 2-bath residence offers an appealing layout highlighted by an enclosed entry room, den or dining room and walls of glass windows/slider surrounding the family room that is directly off the kitchen/dining area with pellet stove. Upstairs you can work from home in the dedicated second floor office space with a separate entrance. A long list of improvements includes a total exterior rehabilitation with new siding, roofs, gutters, windows, sliders, all decking and landscaping with stone and wood retaining walls. New bedroom carpeting and refinished hardwood floors. New overhead garage door. With so much already completed, all that’s left is to bring your imagination and finish this masterpiece exactly the way you envision it.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Gloucester, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Dishwasher • Range • Refrigerator
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Slider
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Wood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstDining Area
Office
Lvl SecondFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Family Room
Lvl FirstWood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Window(s) - Picture
Master Bedroom
Lvl SecondCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Bathroom 2
Lvl SecondBathroom - With Tub & Shower
Property History
$749,900
Sep 4, 2026
MLS® 73572120
$400,000
Jan 22, 2026
MLS® 73416616
$400,000
Aug 12, 2025
MLS® 73416616
Population
30,075
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$84K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
36.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,854 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 9,387 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Joel E. Margolis
Listing Office: J. Barrett & Company
MLS® Number: 73572120
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