Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 187 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,185 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,191 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0009 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0009 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,185 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,926 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,534 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 187 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 21948, SAINT PAUL, MN 55121-0948 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 34410 / 512 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041648-120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 187 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040748-343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40748/343 |
| Instrument | 20220224002970 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 187 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Document Number | 041648-120 |
| Book / Page | 41648 / 120 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230706000620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 187 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
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 | $11,191.00 (+3.7%) | $1,202,000 (+8.26%) Land $476,500 Building $725,500 | $1,143,609 (+7.41%) |
| 2025 | $10,792.00 (+1.12%) | $1,110,300 (+1.23%) Land $441,500 Building $668,800 | |
| 2024 | $10,672.00 (+4.17%) | $1,096,800 (+13.38%) Land $420,100 Building $676,700 | $1,064,665 |
| 2023 | $10,245.00 | $967,400 Land $375,200 Building $592,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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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