Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 178 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $227,500 (Dec 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $7,371 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0189 B:0048 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0189 B:0048 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,319 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 178 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 178 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 38096-576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 178 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041840-381 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41840/381 |
| Instrument | 20231102001670 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3901 |
| Document Number | 38096-576 |
| Book / Page | 038096 / 000576 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1210000290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 178 HESPERUS AVE GLOUCESTER MA 019303901, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3901 |
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 | $7,371.00 (+0.03%) | $791,700 (+4.43%) Land $387,500 Building $404,200 | $797,789 (-12.92%) |
| 2025 | $7,369.00 (+0.57%) | $758,100 (+0.68%) Land $358,800 Building $399,300 | |
| 2024 | $7,327.00 (+3.05%) | $753,000 (+12.15%) Land $341,700 Building $411,300 | $916,180 |
| 2023 | $7,110.00 | $671,400 Land $305,100 Building $366,300 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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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