Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 17 Highland St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,738 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0064 B:0022 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0064 B:0022 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Basement Area | 252 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 252 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,760 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 HIGHLAND ST |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLOUCESTER |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 221300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Gloucester Square Historic District listed 1996 · 254 contributing resources · NRIS 96000471 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Highland St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 HIGHLAND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37108 / 71 |
| Transfer Doc | 0037108-71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 HIGHLAND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3804 |
| Document Number | 37108-71 |
| Book / Page | 37108 / 71 |
| Instrument | 181026004410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $46.33 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 371080076 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37108/0076 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Highland St was $5,738, down 0.4% 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 | $5,738.00 (-0.43%) | $616,300 (+3.95%) Land $242,800 Building $373,500 | $671,207 |
| 2025 | $5,763.00 (-0.19%) | $592,900 (-0.08%) Land $224,900 Building $368,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,774.00 (+3.14%) | $593,400 (+12.26%) Land $214,200 Building $379,200 | $641,820 |
| 2023 | $5,598.00 | $528,600 Land $191,200 Building $337,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Highland St 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 30 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 units insured incl. 21 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 17 Highland St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 346 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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