Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 27 Highland St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0064 B:0018 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0064 B:0018 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,603 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,185 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,111 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,055 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 27 HIGHLAND ST |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 221300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Gloucester Square Historic District listed 1996 · 254 contributing resources · NRIS 96000471 |
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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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 HIGHLAND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39220 / 2 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 39220-2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 27 HIGHLAND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 039760-554 |
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| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39760/554 |
| Instrument | 20210413002300 |
| Name | BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 27 HIGHLAND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3804 |
| Document Number | 39220-2 |
| Book / Page | 039220 / 000002 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24003980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,192.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 HIGHLAND ST GLOUCESTER MA 019303800, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3800 |
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 | $9,370.00 (+3.8%) | $1,006,400 (+8.37%) Land $235,900 Building $770,500 | $1,106,247 (+36.45%) |
| 2025 | $9,027.00 (+1.03%) | $928,700 (+1.13%) Land $218,500 Building $710,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,935.00 (+27.73%) | $918,300 (+39.03%) Land $208,100 Building $710,200 | $810,730 |
| 2023 | $6,995.00 | $660,500 Land $185,800 Building $474,700 |
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 units insured incl. 21 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · other causes |
| 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 346 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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