Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 160 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,352 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0023 B:0068 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0023 B:0068 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,732 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,250 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 160 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-2644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
160 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42176 / 448 |
| Transfer Doc | 032848-249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 160 Washington St was $5,352, down 9.5% 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 | $5,352.00 (-9.47%) | $574,900 (-5.48%) Land $183,900 Building $391,000 | $621,769 |
| 2025 | $5,912.00 (+1.25%) | $608,200 (+1.35%) Land $170,300 Building $437,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,839.00 (+4.49%) | $600,100 (+13.72%) Land $162,200 Building $437,900 | $545,870 |
| 2023 | $5,588.00 | $527,700 Land $144,800 Building $382,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 160 Washington 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 160 Washington 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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