Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 297 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,400 (Feb 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,250 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0085 B:0001 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0085 B:0001 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,400 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 297 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 221600 |
297 Washington St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1992.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11149 / 160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Washington St was $5,250, up 8.3% 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 | $5,250.00 (+8.29%) | $563,900 (+13.05%) Land $200,600 Building $363,300 | $589,853 |
| 2025 | $4,848.00 (+2.3%) | $498,800 (+2.42%) Land $185,800 Building $313,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,739.00 (-2.27%) | $487,000 (+6.36%) Land $176,900 Building $310,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,849.00 | $457,900 Land $158,000 Building $299,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 297 Washington St 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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