Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 16 Wells St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,968 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,178 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0017 B:0116 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0017 B:0116 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,688 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,968 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 WELLS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
16 Wells St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 CHESTNUT ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-1901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205150 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38318 / 411 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38318-411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 WELLS ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3454 |
| Document Number | 38318-411 |
| Book / Page | 38318 / 411 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200306005150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 | 25 CHESTNUT ST, S HAMILTON, MA 01982-1901 |
| Document Number | 200306005160 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200306005160 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 WELLS ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3454 |
| Document Number | 37148-384 |
| Book / Page | 037148 / 000384 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1113004740 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,401.36 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 841193284, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Wells St was $7,178, up 9.2% 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 | $7,178.00 (+9.17%) | $771,000 (+13.99%) Land $155,800 Building $615,200 | $699,436 |
| 2025 | $6,575.00 (+1.69%) | $676,400 (+1.79%) Land $144,300 Building $532,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,466.00 (-3.43%) | $664,500 (+5.09%) Land $137,400 Building $527,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,696.00 | $632,300 Land $122,700 Building $509,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Wells St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2007–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
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 16 Wells St 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 896 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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