Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 72 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0052 B:0050 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0052 B:0050 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,554 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 72 FRIEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 221400 |
72 Friend St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264060 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43478 / 185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004060 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 72 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Document Number | 0000004060 |
| Book / Page | 43478 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 FRIEND ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-2904 |
| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
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| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Friend St was $4,400, up 3.5% 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 | $4,400.00 (+3.46%) | $472,600 (+8.02%) Land $138,000 Building $334,600 | $460,512 |
| 2025 | $4,253.00 (+1.31%) | $437,500 (+1.39%) Land $127,700 Building $309,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,198.00 (+4.69%) | $431,500 (+13.94%) Land $121,700 Building $309,800 | $620,255 |
| 2023 | $4,010.00 | $378,700 Land $108,600 Building $270,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 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 72 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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