Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 272 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,672 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,900 (May 1974) |
| Tax Bill | $4,753 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0201 B:0033 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0201 B:0033 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,716 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,672 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 272 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1974 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1974 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6062 / 402 |
| 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 | $4,753.00 (-0.4%) | $510,500 (+3.99%) Land $215,400 Building $295,100 | $489,319 (-50.54%) |
| 2025 | $4,772.00 (+1.9%) | $490,900 (+1.99%) Land $199,500 Building $291,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,683.00 | $481,300 Land $189,900 Building $291,400 | $989,235 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2018–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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