Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 163 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.928 acres (40,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,651 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0216 B:0050 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0216 B:0050 L:0000 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,917 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 40,443 sqft (0.928 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 163 WESTERN AVE |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4042 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
163 Western Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4036 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 163 Western Ave was $2,651, down 39.5% 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 | $2,651.00 (-39.5%) | $284,700 (-36.85%) Land $147,000 Building $137,700 | $696,730 |
| 2025 | $4,382.00 | $450,800 (-0.75%) Land $296,000 Building $154,800 | |
| 2024 | $454,200 (+11.16%) Land $281,800 Building $172,400 | $628,425 | |
| 2023 | $408,600 Land $251,300 Building $157,300 | ||
| 2020 | $4,465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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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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 163 Western 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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