Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 194 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,522 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $12,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0167 B:0005 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0167 B:0005 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,522 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,682 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 194 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
194 Hesperus Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2020.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37657 / 387 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 39464-77 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 194 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3945 |
| Document Number | 39464-77 |
| Book / Page | 39464 / 77 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210128001250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 | 194 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3945 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 194 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3945 |
| Document Number | 37657-387 |
| Book / Page | 37657 / 387 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190711003830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 194 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3945 |
| Document Number | 190711003840 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190711003840 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 194 Hesperus Ave was $12,048, up 3.9% 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 | $12,048.00 (+3.93%) | $1,294,100 (+8.51%) Land $553,200 Building $740,900 | $1,317,398 |
| 2025 | $11,592.00 (+1.97%) | $1,192,600 (+2.08%) Land $512,300 Building $680,300 | |
| 2024 | $11,368.00 | $1,168,300 Land $488,000 Building $680,300 | $917,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 194 Hesperus 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 194 Hesperus 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 | 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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