Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 8 Sandy Way, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,073 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $38,566 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0257 B:0218 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0257 B:0218 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,073 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,004 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,793 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,217 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,217 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 SANDY WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1460 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 221902 |
8 Sandy Way is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1993.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 E ALLENDALE RD, SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458-2719 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12283 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Sandy Way was $38,566, up 1.2% 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 | $38,566.00 (+1.22%) | $4,142,400 (+5.68%) Land $3,120,900 Building $1,021,500 | $2,904,927 |
| 2025 | $38,101.00 (+6.08%) | $3,919,900 (+6.19%) Land $2,890,700 Building $1,029,200 | |
| 2024 | $35,916.00 (+7.94%) | $3,691,300 (+17.49%) Land $2,753,000 Building $938,300 | |
| 2023 | $33,273.00 | $3,141,900 Land $2,346,900 Building $795,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sandy Way in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 19.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2005 |
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 8 Sandy Way is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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