Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 8 Sawyer Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,289 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Mortgage Jan 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0154 B:0037 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0154 B:0037 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,786 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,235 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 715 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 715 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,560 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 SAWYER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
8 Sawyer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SAWYER AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| May 13, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242050 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42156 / 90 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 8 SAWYER AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042518-285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42518/285 |
| Instrument | 20250106000570 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 8 SAWYER AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 043196-535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43196/535 |
| Instrument | 20260127002910 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 8 SAWYER AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042711-570 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42711/570 |
| Instrument | 20250513002360 |
| Name | WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Sawyer Ave was $6,289, up 3.9% 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 | $6,289.00 (+3.86%) | $675,500 (+8.44%) Land $295,700 Building $379,800 | $1,135,176 (+102.32%) |
| 2025 | $6,055.00 (+2.06%) | $622,900 (+2.15%) Land $273,800 Building $349,100 | $561,070 |
| 2024 | $5,933.00 (+3.87%) | $609,800 (+13.05%) Land $260,700 Building $349,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,712.00 | $539,400 Land $232,800 Building $306,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sawyer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Sawyer 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 172 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 |
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