Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 5,386 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.431 acres (18,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,116,910 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $18,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0003 B:0016 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0003 B:0016 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,386 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,625 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,393 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,393 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,393 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 18,776 sqft (0.431 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 HOVEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 221700 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HOVEY ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 28726 / 47 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 8 HOVEY ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0041702-41 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41702/41 |
| Instrument | 20230807003220 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,060.00 (+0.98%) | $1,858,000 (+1.09%) Land $411,800 Building $1,446,200 | |
| 2024 | $17,884.00 (+4.66%) | $1,838,000 (+13.91%) Land $391,800 Building $1,446,200 | $1,951,015 |
| 2023 | $17,088.00 | $1,613,600 Land $349,900 Building $1,263,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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