Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 36 Orchard St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,133 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0016 B:0075 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0016 B:0075 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,380 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 36 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
36 Orchard St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 ORCHARD ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22776 / 567 |
| Transfer Doc | 2380000414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Orchard St was $4,133, up 8.8% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,133.00 (+8.85%) | $443,900 (+13.65%) Land $130,000 Building $313,900 | $541,772 |
| 2025 | $3,797.00 (+2.04%) | $390,600 (+2.14%) Land $120,400 Building $270,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,721.00 (-6.93%) | $382,400 (+1.3%) Land $114,700 Building $267,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,998.00 | $377,500 Land $102,400 Building $275,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Orchard 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2007–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
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 36 Orchard 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 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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