Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 42 Commonwealth Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,926 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $297,400 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,892 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0017 B:0035 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0017 B:0035 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,741 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 610 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,926 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
42 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 COMMONWEALTH AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 26053 / 481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Commonwealth Ave was $4,892, up 4.2% 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 | $4,892.00 (+4.2%) | $525,500 (+8.8%) Land $140,600 Building $384,900 | $575,986 |
| 2025 | $4,695.00 (+1.21%) | $483,000 (+1.3%) Land $130,200 Building $352,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,639.00 (+9.13%) | $476,800 (+18.78%) Land $124,000 Building $352,800 | $572,280 |
| 2023 | $4,251.00 | $401,400 Land $110,700 Building $290,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 42 Commonwealth Ave 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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