Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 79 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.) |
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| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0191 B:0003 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0191 B:0003 L:0000 |
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| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
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| Street Address | 79 HESPERUS AVE |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5223 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
79 Hesperus Ave is held in a trust since December 1999.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 SUMMIT AVE, B, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16084 / 444 |
| Transfer Doc | 36125-569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 79 HESPERUS AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5223 |
| Document Number | 36125-569 |
| Book / Page | 036125 / 000569 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1708240367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 15 TALBOT AVE BOSTON MA 021242954, BOSTON, MA 02124-2954 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Hesperus Ave was $291, up 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $291.00 (+15.02%) | $31,300 (+20.38%) Land $31,300 |
| 2025 | $253.00 (+4.98%) | $26,000 (+4.84%) Land $26,000 |
| 2024 | $241.00 | $24,800 Land $24,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 79 Hesperus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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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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 79 Hesperus 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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