Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 12 Dorset Dr, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,775 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 4.66 acres (202,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,981 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit May 2021 Refinance + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0125 B:0002 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0125 B:0002 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,775 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,375 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 202,990 sqft (4.66 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 DORSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
12 Dorset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000586217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000625148 |
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| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 625148 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000625147 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 625147 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000586219 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 586219 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2018 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000591043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 591043 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000591044 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 591044 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000591045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 591045 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 12 DORSET DR, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000607428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 607428 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Dorset Dr was $10,981, up 3.2% 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 | $10,981.00 (+3.23%) | $1,179,500 (+7.79%) Land $437,300 Building $742,200 | $1,321,993 |
| 2025 | $10,637.00 (+2.7%) | $1,094,300 (+2.81%) Land $405,000 Building $689,300 | |
| 2024 | $10,357.00 (-0.48%) | $1,064,400 (+8.31%) Land $385,800 Building $678,600 | $916,750 |
| 2023 | $10,407.00 | $982,700 Land $344,400 Building $638,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Dorset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 Dorset Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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