
79 Dennison Street Gloucester — Photo 1 of 40
$1,250,000
Gloucester, MA 01930 — 4D
Beds
5
Baths
2
SqFt
1,773
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
Enchanting Waterfront Cottage w/private dock on peaceful Goose Cove. Enjoy gorgeous water views and looking over the Cove at the most spectacular nightly sunsets. Very serene and much like living on your very own nature preserve. The cottage is warm and welcoming, with a wood paneled, multi-windowed mudroom with storage benches at the entryway, front to back living/dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom (currently used as a den with pull-out couch) and full bath, a family room/sunroom across the back of the home. The kitchen is older style with a fabulous classic double porcelain sink and tons of storage. You will find four more bedrooms upstairs and a second full bath w/tub and shower. Windows abound throughout the home, offering stellar views from every room, and letting in abundant light and heavenly breezes. The property is beautifully landscaped, providing a continuous rolling display of colorful perennials. Close to Plum Cove Beach, the coveted Lighthouse Beach, the Annisquam River, and multiple trailheads into protected woodlands a short walk from your door.
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Gloucester, MA.
Electric Water Heater • Leased Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Public Transportation • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Conservation Area • Highway Access • Marina
26 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
14 x 13
Flooring - Vinyl
25 x 9
Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
14 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood
11 x 11
11 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood
13 x 9
Closet, Flooring - Wood
11 x 10
Closet, Flooring - Wood
6 x 5
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
7 x 5
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Aug 12, 2026
MLS® 73563023
Oct 24, 2025
MLS® 73428318
Sep 9, 2025
MLS® 73428318
30,075
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$84K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
36.0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
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)
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: 887 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,773 sq ft principal dwelling).
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: Nina Quinlan
Listing Office: Melcher Real Estate Group
MLS® Number: 73563023
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