Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 5 Franklin Sq, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,449 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,115 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,625 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0014 B:0021 L:0005 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0014 B:0021 L:0005 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,449 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 661 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,115 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 FRANKLIN SQ |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 221500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Gloucester Historic District listed 1982 · 182 contributing resources · NRIS 82001881 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5 Franklin Sq, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FRANKLIN SQ, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35084 / 521 |
| Transfer Doc | 035084-521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Franklin Sq was $4,625, up 5.2% 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 | $4,625.00 (+5.19%) | $496,800 (+9.81%) Building $496,800 | $530,696 |
| 2025 | $4,397.00 (+6.41%) | $452,400 (+6.52%) Building $452,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,132.00 (+3.82%) | $424,700 (+13.01%) Building $424,700 | $511,195 |
| 2023 | $3,980.00 | $375,800 Building $375,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Franklin Sq in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Franklin Sq 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 720 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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