$400,000 · For sale

Fantastic opportunity for investors or homeowners looking to build equity in an incredible Gloucester location! Just minutes from Stage Fort Park, Half Moon Beach, Cressy's Beach, scenic waterfront walks, and downtown Gloucester's restaurants, shops, and vibrant harborfront. The main level features a living room, sunroom, and kitchen open to a dining area with a cathedral ceiling and skylight. A versatile flex room offers endless possibilities for a home office, additional sitting area, or whatever suits your needs. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom. A separate one-car garage and newer roof add to the appeal. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities in a location that's hard to beat!
189 Western Ave is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home for sale in Gloucester, MA 01930 with 1,025 square feet, asking $400,000. It was built in 1920. It has been on our site since October 28, 2026.
The median asking price among the 11 other 2-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Gloucester is $695,000. This one asks about 42% less. At $390 a square foot, it compares with a median of $533 among the 54 other single-family homes for sale in Gloucester with a stated size.
At 1,025 square feet, it is smaller than 91% of the 11 other 2-bedroom single-family homes in Gloucester with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $456,300 for fiscal year 2026. The assessor lists a lot of 0.09 acres.
It scores 17 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Gloucester (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), about 1.0 mile away. The closest bus stop is Western Ave & Stage Fort Park (CATA route 6), about 0.3 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are West Parish (1.8 miles), Ralph B O'Maley Middle (1.7 miles) and Gloucester High (0.6 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73595899, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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