Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 496 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,725 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,622 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0110 B:0061 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0110 B:0061 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,570 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 854 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 854 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,725 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 496 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 HEIGHTS AT CAPE ANN, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5348 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance REPUBLIC STATE MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41096 / 325 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 041096-325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 496 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1767 |
| Document Number | 041096-325 |
| Book / Page | 41096 / 325 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220729000730 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 602 HEIGHTS AT CAPE ANN, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5350 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 496 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1767 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39629-530 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39629/530 |
| Instrument | 20210310001560 |
| Name | REPUBLIC STATE MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $6,622.00 (+3.28%) | $711,300 (+7.82%) Land $337,100 Building $374,200 | $765,716 (-6.15%) |
| 2025 | $6,412.00 (+3.07%) | $659,700 (+3.17%) Land $312,300 Building $347,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,221.00 (-1.89%) | $639,400 (+6.78%) Land $297,400 Building $342,000 | $815,860 |
| 2023 | $6,341.00 | $598,800 Land $265,500 Building $333,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 327 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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