Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 31 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jul 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $6,187 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0051 B:0040 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0051 B:0040 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,422 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,520 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 FRIEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3294 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 221400 |
31 Friend St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1989.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3294 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Jul 31, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 31 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3294 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 043213-375 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43213/375 |
| Instrument | 20260206000190 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Friend St was $6,187, up 3.1% 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 | $6,187.00 (+3.1%) | $664,600 (+7.64%) Land $152,700 Building $511,900 |
| 2025 | $6,001.00 (+7.2%) | $617,400 (+7.32%) Land $141,400 Building $476,000 |
| 2024 | $5,598.00 (-3.72%) | $575,300 (+4.79%) Land $134,700 Building $440,600 |
| 2023 | $5,814.00 | $549,000 Land $120,300 Building $428,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 31 Friend 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 31 Friend St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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