Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 162 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,852 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $20,393 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0204 B:0020 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0204 B:0020 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,852 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,142 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 15,300 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 162 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · APN GLOU M:0204 B:0020 L:0000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 31589 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Gloucester City |
| Unified School District | Gloucester School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,393.00 (+13.77%) | $2,098,000 (+13.89%) Land $1,292,000 Building $806,000 | |
| 2024 | $17,925.00 (+6.74%) | $1,842,200 (+16.18%) Land $1,036,200 Building $806,000 | $1,886,035 |
| 2023 | $16,793.00 | $1,585,700 Land $884,200 Building $701,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2018–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 7 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION serves 37,440 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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