Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 5 Harold Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,309 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,731 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0023 B:0029 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0023 B:0029 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,309 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 799 sqft |
| Basement Area | 781 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 781 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,920 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 HAROLD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
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 | 5 HAROLD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192720 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37438 / 6 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00037438-6 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 5 HAROLD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3468 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039502-480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39502/480 |
| Instrument | 20210208002290 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 5 HAROLD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3468 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38253-27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38253/27 |
| Instrument | 20200210004740 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 5 HAROLD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3468 |
| Document Number | 37565-455 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HAROLD AVE GLOUCESTER MA 019303468, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3468 |
| Document Number | 37565-455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037565/000455 |
| Instrument | 5003010 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2049 |
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 | $4,731.00 (+3.73%) | $508,200 (+8.31%) Land $127,700 Building $380,500 | $570,398 (+5.6%) |
| 2025 | $4,561.00 (+1.13%) | $469,200 (+1.23%) Land $118,300 Building $350,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,510.00 (+4.71%) | $463,500 (+13.97%) Land $112,600 Building $350,900 | $540,170 |
| 2023 | $4,307.00 | $406,700 Land $100,600 Building $306,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2007–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 896 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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