Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 56 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,355 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,699 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0052 B:0051 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0052 B:0051 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,550 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 506 sqft |
| Basement Area | 506 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 506 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,355 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 56 FRIEND ST |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 221400 |
56 Friend St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36180 / 245 |
| Transfer Doc | 036180-245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Document Number | 36180-245 |
| Book / Page | 036180 / 000245 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1709150543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,208.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 56 FRIEND ST GLOUCESTER MA 019302904, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Document Number | 36180-249 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036180/000249 |
| Instrument | 1709150544 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Friend St was $3,699, up 3.9% 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 | $3,699.00 (+3.88%) | $397,300 (+8.43%) Land $118,600 Building $278,700 | $492,547 |
| 2025 | $3,561.00 (+1.34%) | $366,400 (+1.44%) Land $109,800 Building $256,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,514.00 (+4.55%) | $361,200 (+13.8%) Land $104,600 Building $256,600 | $438,900 |
| 2023 | $3,361.00 | $317,400 Land $93,400 Building $224,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Friend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Friend 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 | 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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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