Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 472 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 259 acres (11,303,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0200 B:0028 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0200 B:0028 L:0000 |
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| Lot Area | 11,303,820 sqft (259 acres) |
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| Street Address | 472 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4050 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
472 Western Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 DALE AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,439,900 (+7.87%) Land $3,439,900 |
| 2025 | $3,188,900 (+5.04%) Land $3,188,900 |
| 2024 | $3,035,900 Land $3,035,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 472 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 33 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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 472 Western 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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