Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 197 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,718 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.457 acres (19,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,024 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0057 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0057 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,718 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,778 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,909 sqft (0.457 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 197 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 | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
197 Hesperus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKGLOUCESTER |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKGLOUCESTER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 40002 / 430 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4000000430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 197 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Document Number | 040002-430 |
| Book / Page | 40002 / 430 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 197 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Document Number | 0040002432 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 40002/432 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 197 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Document Number | 38298-235 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 197 HESPERUS AVE GLOUCESTER MA 01930, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930 |
| Document Number | 38298-235 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 038298/000235 |
| Instrument | 28004920 |
| Name | BANKGLOUCESTER |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 197 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3938 |
| Document Number | 37168-268 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 86 SUMMER ST GLOUCESTER MA 01930, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930 |
| Document Number | 37168-268 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037168/000268 |
| Instrument | 1811204650 |
| Name | BANKGLOUCESTER |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Hesperus Ave was $21,024, up 3.7% 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 | $21,024.00 (+3.68%) | $2,258,200 (+8.24%) Land $1,140,900 Building $1,117,300 | $2,051,701 |
| 2025 | $20,278.00 (+2.35%) | $2,086,200 (+2.46%) Land $1,055,500 Building $1,030,700 | |
| 2024 | $19,812.00 (+5.83%) | $2,036,200 (+15.18%) Land $1,005,500 Building $1,030,700 | $2,058,745 |
| 2023 | $18,721.00 | $1,767,800 Land $857,900 Building $909,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 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 197 Hesperus Ave is low, with less than 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 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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