Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 49 Witham St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,201 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,904 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,479 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0160 B:0035 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0160 B:0035 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,201 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,402 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 841 sqft |
| Basement Area | 841 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 121 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,904 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 49 WITHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-4507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 221300 |
49 Witham St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 WITHAM ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-4507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33358 / 85 |
| Transfer Doc | 33358-85 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Witham St was $5,479, up 0.3% 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 | $5,479.00 (+0.29%) | $588,500 (+4.72%) Land $273,600 Building $314,900 | $709,184 |
| 2025 | $5,463.00 (+0.44%) | $562,000 (+0.54%) Land $253,300 Building $308,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,439.00 (+2.91%) | $559,000 (+12%) Land $241,200 Building $317,800 | $760,950 |
| 2023 | $5,285.00 | $499,100 Land $215,400 Building $283,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Witham St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 units insured incl. 39 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 49 Witham 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 | 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures