Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 12 Castle Hill Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,955 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.585 acres (25,466 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $518,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,408 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance Jan 2024 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0191 B:0010 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0191 B:0010 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,955 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,434 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,955 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,955 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,955 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,466 sqft (0.585 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 12 CASTLE HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
12 Castle Hill Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CASTLE HILL RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33738 / 207 |
| Transfer Doc | 033738-207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 CASTLE HILL RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040664-562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40664/562 |
| Instrument | 20220119000460 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 CASTLE HILL RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041965-127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41965/127 |
| Instrument | 20240129001640 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 CASTLE HILL RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36065-176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36065/176 |
| Instrument | 804 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 CASTLE HILL RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39002-238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39002/238 |
| Instrument | 20200930006270 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Castle Hill Rd was $9,408, up 8.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Gloucester City |
| Unified School District | Gloucester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,408.00 (+8.19%) | $1,010,500 (+12.94%) Land $316,400 Building $694,100 | $883,129 |
| 2025 | $8,696.00 (+2.09%) | $894,700 (+2.2%) Land $293,000 Building $601,700 | |
| 2024 | $8,518.00 (-2.73%) | $875,400 (+5.87%) Land $279,000 Building $596,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,757.00 | $826,900 Land $249,000 Building $577,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Castle Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2018–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Castle Hill Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION serves 37,440 people · EPA ID MA3107000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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