Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 229 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,893 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,812 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0038 B:0083 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0038 B:0083 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,893 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 823 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 775 sqft |
| Basement Area | 823 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 823 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,900 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-2252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLOUCESTER |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 221600 |
229 Washington St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2252 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13100 / 3 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042483-16 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 229 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2252 |
| Document Number | 0000004010 |
| Book / Page | 43445 / 402 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264010 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004010, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43445/402 |
| Instrument | 20264010 |
| Name | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Washington St was $5,812, up 3.6% 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 | $5,812.00 (+3.62%) | $624,300 (+8.18%) Land $186,000 Building $438,300 | $641,254 (+10.77%) |
| 2025 | $5,609.00 (+1.34%) | $577,100 (+1.44%) Land $172,200 Building $404,900 | $578,930 |
| 2024 | $5,535.00 (-0.11%) | $568,900 (+8.73%) Land $164,000 Building $404,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,541.00 | $523,200 Land $146,500 Building $376,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Washington St 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 229 Washington St 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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