Built in 1853 and beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, the Obadiah Woodbury Home offers a rare chance to own a piece of Gloucester’s history. Just steps to Stacey Boulevard, the Inner Harbor, restaurants, galleries, shops, beaches, and the MBTA, this stately in-town residence delivers coastal living with standout walkability. Inside are soaring ceilings, spacious rooms, classic moldings, and ornate fireplaces that honor its character, while a fully modernized kitchen adds everyday function. With a flexible layout and generous proportions, it’s ideal for multi-generation living. Recent upgrades include new roofing, full removal of knob-and-tube wiring, a state-of-the-art gas heating system with zones, and custom library shelving. The private yard is a rare in-town oasis—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or quiet relaxation. Whether as a primary residence or second home, this gracious historic gem captures the best of Gloucester.

Showings will resume Wednesday August 22, 2018. Immerse yourself in the history that modern day Gloucester has to offer. The Obadiah Woodbury home was built in 1853 in the heart of Downtown Gloucester. High above Main Street it allows you the convenience of care-free living where you can walk to all area amenities including countless fine restaurants, art galleries, shopping, area beaches, the Boulevard and the historic inner harbor. The Cape Ann Art Museum and Maritime Museum and MBTA commuter rail to Boston are only a five minute walk. The house itself features twelve rooms, most all with soaring ceilings, a grand staircase and six fireplaces. This is an opportunity like no other and whether you are looking to own a single family home in downtown Gloucester that will support you well into retirement years or looking for an investment with the potential to convert into condominiums this is well worth previewing regardless of what the next chapter reveals. The manager has listed the unit size as 3258 square feet.