Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 23 Horton St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $378,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $16,035 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0128 B:0020 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0128 B:0020 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,532 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 23 HORTON ST |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| 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.
23 Horton St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1997.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 HORTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14225 / 586 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Horton St was $16,035, up 3.3% 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 | $16,035.00 (+3.27%) | $1,722,300 (+7.82%) Land $1,387,900 Building $334,400 | $1,676,541 |
| 2025 | $15,527.00 (+4.2%) | $1,597,400 (+4.3%) Land $1,285,000 Building $312,400 | |
| 2024 | $14,901.00 (+5.52%) | $1,531,500 (+14.86%) Land $1,223,900 Building $307,600 | $1,481,335 |
| 2023 | $14,121.00 | $1,333,400 Land $1,044,100 Building $289,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Horton St in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 22.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 23 Horton St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 208 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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