Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 598 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,933 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0193 B:0002 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0193 B:0002 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,235 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 132 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 132 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 598 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY R STEADMAN JR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
598 Western Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 598 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24580 / 144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 598 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38702-220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38702/220 |
| Instrument | 20200713000600 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 598 Western Ave was $5,933, down 1.1% 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 | $5,933.00 (-1.05%) | $637,300 (+3.31%) Land $209,600 Building $427,700 | $758,555 |
| 2025 | $5,996.00 (+0.39%) | $616,900 (+0.49%) Land $194,100 Building $422,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,973.00 (+3.84%) | $613,900 (+13.02%) Land $184,800 Building $429,100 | $590,710 |
| 2023 | $5,752.00 | $543,200 Land $165,000 Building $378,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 598 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 33 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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 598 Western Ave 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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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