Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 281 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9,027 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,627.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0080 B:0038 L:0000 |
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| Lot Area | 9,027 sqft (0.207 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
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| Street Address | 281 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4141 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Minor Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 221300 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · APN GLOU M:0080 B:0038 L:0000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E MAIN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20242690 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42431 / 345 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Gloucester City |
| Unified School District | Gloucester School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,627.00 (+1.91%) | $990,400 (+2.01%) Land $357,500 Building $632,900 | |
| 2024 | $9,447.00 (+3.05%) | $970,900 (+12.16%) Land $340,600 Building $630,300 | $1,233,100 |
| 2023 | $9,167.00 | $865,600 Land $304,100 Building $561,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 14.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 3% of the US · above 6% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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