Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,114 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,862 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0190 B:0003 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0190 B:0003 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,114 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,555 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 565 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 565 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 157 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
157 Hesperus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| May 14, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39879 / 467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 157 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041914-351 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41914/351 |
| Instrument | 20231219000140 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 157 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 039879-467 |
| Book / Page | 39879 / 467 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 157 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 0039879469 |
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| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39879/469 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 36334-56 |
| Book / Page | 036334 / 000056 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1711155350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 851 HAVERHILL ST ROWLEY MA 019692436, ROWLEY, MA 01969-2436 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Hesperus Ave was $5,862, up 0.2% 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 | $5,862.00 (+0.17%) | $629,600 (+4.57%) Land $338,000 Building $291,600 | $567,975 |
| 2025 | $5,852.00 (+0.91%) | $602,100 (+1.02%) Land $312,900 Building $289,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,799.00 (+3.08%) | $596,000 (+12.18%) Land $298,100 Building $297,900 | $791,825 |
| 2023 | $5,626.00 | $531,300 Land $266,000 Building $265,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Hesperus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 33 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 33 |
| 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 157 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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