Sailor Stan’s – A shuttered Rocky Neck landmark restaurant with a three-bedroom home is listed for $739,000, offering buyers a rare mix of business and residence.
A shuttered Rocky Neck landmark in Gloucester is now on the market, bringing a piece of the town’s dining and arts identity under one roof.
Misryoum reports that the former Sailor Stan’s restaurant at 1 Wonson St.. is listed for $739,000.. The property includes the breakfast-and-lunch spot’s commercial space along with an attached three-bedroom residence. a setup that could appeal to buyers seeking either a redevelopment opportunity or a distinctive home base in an area known for its creative community.
The restaurant operated starting in 1977 and later closed a couple of years ago.. Its bright, colorful interior features seating for about 36 guests, complemented by additional tables on a front porch.. A professional kitchen and a half bath support the commercial use. while the restaurant and a separate adjoining house share a gable-end connection and function as one property today.
With no restaurant operations for roughly two years. Misryoum says the building is expected to need attention to reopen. including repairs related to the roof. electricity. and plumbing.. The listing also notes that converting the entire structure into a residence is possible. depending on how a buyer chooses to adapt the space.
In this context, the appeal is less about a turnkey business and more about what the structure represents: a rare combination of a known local gathering place and the waterfront-view lifestyle associated with Rocky Neck.
The attached residence occupies the rear section across two floors. offering three bedrooms. two bathrooms. a full kitchen. and a living area.. Misryoum notes that the total size is 1. 747 square feet. with water views from the second floor looking toward Smith’s Cove. an inland deep-water anchorage within Gloucester Harbor.
Rocky Neck’s broader reputation also adds context to the listing.. The peninsula has long been associated with artists and creative work. and Misryoum says the area traces its cultural draw back to the 1800s. when painters and writers documented and visited Rocky Neck.. Today. it remains a compact mix of shops. galleries. homes. and restaurants. anchored at the far end by the Gloucester Marine Railways.
For buyers, that kind of setting can be a deciding factor: living in a historic, light-filled place with an artistic legacy can offer more than scenery, especially when it comes with a built-in sense of community rooted in shared spaces.
At the end of the day, this listing is also a snapshot of how American neighborhoods evolve, turning familiar businesses into new possibilities while preserving the character that once made them memorable.