Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 437 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,116 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0109 B:0024 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0109 B:0024 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,246 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 711 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 711 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,350 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 437 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
437 Washington St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4688 GLENWOOD DR, BOZEMAN, MT 59718-6549 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28939 / 258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 437 Washington St was $5,116, up 3.6% 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 | $5,116.00 (+3.6%) | $549,500 (+8.17%) Land $207,300 Building $342,200 | $639,319 |
| 2025 | $4,938.00 (+1.73%) | $508,000 (+1.82%) Land $191,900 Building $316,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,854.00 (+4.14%) | $498,900 (+13.36%) Land $182,800 Building $316,100 | $608,760 |
| 2023 | $4,661.00 | $440,100 Land $163,200 Building $276,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 437 Washington 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 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 437 Washington 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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