Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 53 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,628 sqft · built 1741 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,648 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,704 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0003 B:0047 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0003 B:0047 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1741 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1741 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,648 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12484 / 244 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,704.00 (+2.95%) | $1,204,100 (+3.06%) Land $421,500 Building $782,600 |
| 2024 | $11,369.00 (-1.88%) | $1,168,400 (+6.79%) Land $401,400 Building $767,000 |
| 2023 | $11,587.00 | $1,094,100 Land $358,500 Building $735,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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