Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,757 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0190 B:0001 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0190 B:0001 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,092 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,007 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 161 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPE ANN SVGS BK |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CAPE ANN SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200469838 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 587677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 161 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 0000595616 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 HESPERUS AVE GLOUCESTER MA 019305272, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 0000595616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 595616 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 0000587677 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 587677 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 HESPERUS AVE GLOUCESTER MA 019305272, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5272 |
| Document Number | 587678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 587678 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.63% |
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 | $6,757.00 (+7.84%) | $725,800 (+12.6%) Land $302,800 Building $423,000 | $677,851 |
| 2025 | $6,266.00 (+2.02%) | $644,600 (+2.12%) Land $280,400 Building $364,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,142.00 (-4.54%) | $631,200 (+3.88%) Land $267,000 Building $364,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,434.00 | $607,600 Land $238,400 Building $369,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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