Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 38 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,418 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0052 B:0040 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0052 B:0040 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 462 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,800 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 FRIEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 221400 |
38 Friend St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2004.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23427 / 497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 38 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040634-320 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40634/320 |
| Instrument | 20220105002050 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Friend St was $4,418, 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 | $4,418.00 (+8.76%) | $474,500 (+13.54%) Land $139,600 Building $334,900 | $567,437 |
| 2025 | $4,062.00 (+2.03%) | $417,900 (+2.15%) Land $129,200 Building $288,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,981.00 | $409,100 Land $123,100 Building $286,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Friend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 38 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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