Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
| Square Footage | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 18,250 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $102,452 (1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,686.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0193 B:0075 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 864 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 18,250 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 685 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5117 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Minor Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · APN GLOU M:0193 B:0075 L:0000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13679 / 315 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Gloucester City |
| Unified School District | Gloucester School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,686.00 (+2.97%) | $482,100 (+3.08%) Land $211,600 Building $270,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,551.00 (-0.07%) | $467,700 (+8.77%) Land $201,500 Building $266,200 | $421,040 |
| 2023 | $4,554.00 | $430,000 Land $179,900 Building $250,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 32% of the US · above 98% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,882 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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