Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 143 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $132 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0216 B:0023 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0216 B:0023 L:0000 |
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| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
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| Street Address | 143 WESTERN AVE |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4042 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
143 Western Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2025.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 84 CAUSEWAY ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2133 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42825 / 6 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 143 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4042 |
| Document Number | 00042825-6 |
| Book / Page | 42825 / 6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250711001710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 84 CAUSEWAY ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2133 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00042825-9 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42825/9 |
| Instrument | 20250711001720 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Western Ave was $132, up 14.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132.00 (+14.78%) | $14,200 (+20.34%) Land $14,200 |
| 2025 | $115.00 (+4.55%) | $11,800 (+4.42%) Land $11,800 |
| 2024 | $110.00 (+2.8%) | $11,300 (+11.88%) Land $11,300 |
| 2023 | $107.00 | $10,100 Land $10,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 143 Western Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 143 Western Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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