Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 31 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 20 ba · 16,849 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.434 acres (18,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,800,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $24,143 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0002 B:0042 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0002 B:0042 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 20 Baths |
| Units | 42 Units |
| Building Area | 16,849 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 20,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 18,912 sqft (0.434 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 31 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3657 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 MAIN ST, E, PEABODY, MA 01960-5552 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EASTERN BANK |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20232090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41533 / 308 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 041533-308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 31 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3657 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000663517 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 663517 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 31 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3657 |
| Document Number | 041533-308 |
| Book / Page | 41533 / 308 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230424002090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2 MAIN ST # E, E, PEABODY, MA 01960-5552 |
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 | $24,143.00 (-24.4%) | $2,593,200 (-21.07%) Land $1,168,800 Building $1,424,400 | $892,132 |
| 2025 | $31,935.00 (+65.12%) | $3,285,500 (+3.32%) Land $1,358,100 Building $1,927,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,179,900 (+25.93%) Land $1,291,600 Building $1,888,300 | ||
| 2023 | $2,525,100 Land $1,153,200 Building $1,371,900 | ||
| 2020 | $19,341.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 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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