Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 214 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,818 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,566 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $10,010 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0166 B:0030 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0166 B:0030 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,044 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,566 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 214 HESPERUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN T & LINDA C HEALY |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
214 Hesperus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1985.
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 | 214 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7953 / 202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 Hesperus Ave was $10,010, up 3.8% 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 | $10,010.00 (+3.78%) | $1,075,200 (+8.35%) Land $440,600 Building $634,600 | $1,298,858 |
| 2025 | $9,645.00 (+1.89%) | $992,300 (+1.99%) Land $408,000 Building $584,300 | |
| 2024 | $9,466.00 (+6.09%) | $972,900 (+15.46%) Land $388,600 Building $584,300 | $1,417,210 |
| 2023 | $8,923.00 | $842,600 Land $331,500 Building $511,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 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 214 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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