For Sale
8 Rouse Rd.
Gloucester, MA
$2,995,000
2 bd/2 ba/2,894 sf
Courtesy of Engel & Volkers By the Sea
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The listing brokerage last updated this record on October 7, 2026.
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About this home
Set on the coveted waterfront of Eastern Point, this iconic property offers a truly exceptional location overlooking the open Atlantic. During World War II, the home was owned by the U.S. government and served as a lookout station for enemy submarines.The first floor features an inviting open floor plan, with a kitchen flowing into the living and dining areas. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace anchors the living room, while sliders open to a beautiful waterside patio—perfect for enjoying the spectacular setting.The expansive great room, once a garage, offers tremendous flexibility and could be converted back if desired. On the second floor, two generous decks flank the main structure, while a cozy second living room with fireplace provides an intimate retreat. The spacious primary bedroom features a full bath and access to the remarkable outdoor spaces.A spiral staircase leads to the third-floor loft, where the views are truly magnificent, stretching across the open Atlantic. Renovate to your taste or build anew—properties in a setting this rare and extraordinary seldom become available.
The details
- Property type
- Single family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 2,894 sq ft
- Lot
- 0.56 acres
- Year built
- 1920
- Price per sq ft
- $1,035
- Neighborhood
- Eastern Point
- County
- Essex
- Taxes
- $28,775 (2026)
- Heating
- Central · Baseboard · Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- 4
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Zoning
- RC-40
- Days on market
- 42
- MLS #
- 73564204
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