Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 28 Railroad Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 3 ba · 5,448 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,294 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0025 B:0012 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0025 B:0012 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,448 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 14,008 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 28 RAILROAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3547 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY M & PRISCILLA M SLOAN JT |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 221500 |
28 Railroad Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 RAILROAD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3586 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23496 / 427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Railroad Ave was $8,294, up 1.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,294.00 (+1.83%) | $863,100 (+6.38%) Land $341,000 Building $522,100 |
| 2025 | $8,145.00 (+3.59%) | $811,300 (+3.69%) Land $315,700 Building $495,600 |
| 2024 | $7,863.00 (-3.02%) | $782,400 (+5.57%) Land $300,600 Building $481,800 |
| 2023 | $8,108.00 | $741,100 Land $268,500 Building $472,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 28 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 28 Railroad Ave 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 896 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 |
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