Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 517 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $268,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,835 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance May 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0110 B:0057 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0110 B:0057 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 510 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,600 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 517 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRIAGE HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
517 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32084 / 584 |
| Transfer Doc | 032084-584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 517 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040861-574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40861/574 |
| Instrument | 20220413002950 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 517 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37499-142 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37499/142 |
| Instrument | 20190509002890 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Washington St was $4,835, up 3.3% 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 | $4,835.00 (+3.33%) | $519,300 (+7.87%) Land $204,600 Building $314,700 | $571,230 |
| 2025 | $4,679.00 (+1.56%) | $481,400 (+1.67%) Land $189,500 Building $291,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,607.00 (-0.54%) | $473,500 (+8.25%) Land $180,400 Building $293,100 | $517,370 |
| 2023 | $4,632.00 | $437,400 Land $161,100 Building $276,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 517 Washington 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 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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