Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 12 Ocean Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,826 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,543 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $247,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $12,763 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0037 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0037 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,826 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,746 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,617 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,959 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,959 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,543 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | VB |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 THATCHER RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3138 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13565 / 507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,763.00 (+2.51%) | $1,313,100 (+2.61%) Land $251,800 Building $1,061,300 |
| 2024 | $12,451.00 (-2.93%) | $1,279,700 (+5.66%) Land $239,800 Building $1,039,900 |
| 2023 | $12,827.00 | $1,211,200 Land $214,100 Building $997,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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