Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 146 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,702 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.363 acres (15,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Apr 2024 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0190 B:0052 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0190 B:0052 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,125 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 478 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,825 sqft (0.363 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLOUCESTER |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
146 Hesperus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 43085 / 557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 043085-557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Document Number | 043085-557 |
| Book / Page | 43085 / 557 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251121003490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 146 HERPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Document Number | 042049-169 |
| Book / Page | 42049 / 169 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240401001690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Document Number | 041506-207 |
| Book / Page | 41506 / 207 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230404002120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 146 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5242 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37859-351 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37859/351 |
| Instrument | 20190920001880 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 146 Hesperus Ave was $9,604, down 12.3% 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 | $9,604.00 (-12.27%) | $1,031,600 (-8.4%) Land $335,900 Building $695,700 | $1,227,129 (-10.96%) |
| 2025 | $10,947.00 (+8.21%) | $1,126,200 (+8.32%) Land $311,100 Building $815,100 | $1,378,165 |
| 2024 | $10,116.00 (+7.62%) | $1,039,700 (+17.14%) Land $296,300 Building $743,400 | |
| 2023 | $9,400.00 | $887,600 Land $264,600 Building $623,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 146 Hesperus Ave 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 146 Hesperus 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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