Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 7 Foster St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $197,790 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,818 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0016 B:0036 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0016 B:0036 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,530 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 586 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 586 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,343 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 7 FOSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONE GREEN STREET |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
7 Foster St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 FOSTER ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18436 / 573 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 7 FOSTER ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38223-404 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38223/404 |
| Instrument | 20200129001480 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Jan 29, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Foster St was $3,818, 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 | $3,818.00 (-1.14%) | $410,100 (+3.22%) Land $129,800 Building $280,300 | $535,857 |
| 2025 | $3,862.00 (-0.8%) | $397,300 (-0.7%) Land $120,200 Building $277,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,893.00 (+3.26%) | $400,100 (+12.39%) Land $114,500 Building $285,600 | $487,730 |
| 2023 | $3,770.00 | $356,000 Land $102,200 Building $253,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Foster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2007–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
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 7 Foster 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 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 |
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