Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 540 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,680 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,023 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0111 B:0052 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0111 B:0052 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,034 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,150 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 540 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,023.00 (+7.68%) | $1,506,200 (+12.42%) Land $630,400 Building $875,800 | $1,223,760 |
| 2025 | $13,023.00 (+2.07%) | $1,339,800 (+2.17%) Land $584,000 Building $755,800 | |
| 2024 | $12,759.00 (-2.81%) | $1,311,300 (+5.78%) Land $555,500 Building $755,800 | |
| 2023 | $13,128.00 | $1,239,700 Land $474,100 Building $765,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 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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