12 Russell Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 Property Records

Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 12 Russell Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 931 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$270,000 (May 2015)
Tax Bill$4,305 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNGLOU M:0044 B:0012 L:0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNGLOU M:0044 B:0012 L:0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area931 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,003 sqft
1st Floor Area541 sqft
Basement Area520 sqft
Unfinished Basement520 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address12 RUSSELL AVE
CityGLOUCESTER
StateMA
Zip01930-2221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-10
Legal Block12
JurisdictionGLOUCESTER MA
Township / Civil DivisionGLOUCESTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract221600

Owner

Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12 RUSSELL AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 1, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page34091 / 308
Transfer Doc034091-308
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGLOUCESTER MA
Property Address12 RUSSELL AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2221
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number38970-571
DateSep 23, 2020
Book Page38970/571
Instrument20200923004180
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueOct 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Gloucester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityGloucester City
Unified School DistrictGloucester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,305.00 (+4.36%)$462,400 (+8.95%) Land $146,000 Building $316,400$487,680 (+12.31%)
2025$4,125.00 (+1.43%)$424,400 (+1.53%) Land $135,200 Building $289,200
2024$4,067.00 (+8.77%)$418,000 (+18.38%) Land $128,800 Building $289,200$434,245
2023$3,739.00$353,100 Land $115,000 Building $238,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1996–2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMay 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION
serves 37,440 people · EPA ID MA3107000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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