Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 723 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,095 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,175 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,732 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0194 B:0065 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0194 B:0065 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,095 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,667 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 591 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 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 | 12,175 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 723 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES A KNOWLTON ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records · APN GLOU M:0194 B:0065 L:0000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 723 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | 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 | $4,732.00 (+1.83%) | $486,800 (+1.93%) Land $191,400 Building $295,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,647.00 (+3.47%) | $477,600 (+12.61%) Land $182,200 Building $295,400 | $534,280 |
| 2023 | $4,491.00 | $424,100 Land $162,700 Building $261,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2018–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 98.2% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 179 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION serves 37,440 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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