Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 2 Chester Sq, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,259 sqft · built 1841 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,936 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,758 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0122 B:0027 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0122 B:0027 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,259 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,941 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 86 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 86 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1841 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1841 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,936 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2 CHESTER SQ |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
2 Chester Sq is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 CHESTER SQ, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200376702 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000635865 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2 CHESTER SQ, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1314 |
| Document Number | 0000635865 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 635865 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 CHESTER SQ, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1314 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2 CHESTER SQ, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1314 |
| Document Number | 040905-131 |
| Book / Page | 40905 / 131 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220502002220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 CHESTER SQ, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1314 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Chester Sq was $14,758, up 3.5% 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 | $14,758.00 (+3.53%) | $1,585,200 (+8.09%) Land $872,700 Building $712,500 | $1,139,375 |
| 2025 | $14,255.00 (+2.58%) | $1,466,600 (+2.69%) Land $807,900 Building $658,700 | |
| 2024 | $13,896.00 (+6.43%) | $1,428,200 (+15.83%) Land $769,500 Building $658,700 | |
| 2023 | $13,057.00 | $1,233,000 Land $656,600 Building $576,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Chester Sq in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 2 Chester Sq 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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