Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 20 Wonson St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,248 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,950,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $51,544 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0129 B:0006 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0129 B:0006 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,972 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,326 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,922 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,922 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,922 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 86,249 sqft (1.98 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 WONSON ST |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 221300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Rocky Neck Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 2017 · 217 contributing resources · NRIS 100001502 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 20 WONSON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200451551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $51,544.00 (+3.33%) | $5,536,400 (+7.88%) Land $4,278,100 Building $1,258,300 | $2,763,309 (-54.58%) |
| 2025 | $49,881.00 (+3.71%) | $5,131,800 (+3.81%) Land $3,962,200 Building $1,169,600 | |
| 2024 | $48,098.00 | $4,943,300 Land $3,773,700 Building $1,169,600 | $6,083,705 |
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 VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 75 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 123 units insured incl. 48 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 94 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 94 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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