Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 5 Sylvan St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Jun 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,504 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Aug 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0034 B:0041 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0034 B:0041 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 SYLVAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-2744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUEL FRIEND |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 221600 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SYLVAN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11931 / 102 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 39902-451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 SYLVAN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2744 |
| Document Number | 39902-451 |
| Book / Page | 39902 / 451 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210521002420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 SYLVAN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2744 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 5 SYLVAN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36944-397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36944/397 |
| Instrument | 180817001990 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 5 SYLVAN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38381-578 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38381/578 |
| Instrument | 20200331003660 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2040 |
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 | $5,504.00 (+3.01%) | $591,200 (+7.55%) Land $149,200 Building $442,000 | $585,230 (+38.78%) |
| 2025 | $5,343.00 (+1.1%) | $549,700 (+1.2%) Land $138,100 Building $411,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,285.00 (+9.01%) | $543,200 (+18.65%) Land $131,600 Building $411,600 | $421,705 |
| 2023 | $4,848.00 | $457,800 Land $117,500 Building $340,300 |
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
| 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.
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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