Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 8 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,835 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,350 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0002 B:0015 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0002 B:0015 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,835 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,903 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 963 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,200 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-3672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 221500 |
8 Western Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 RUSSELL ST, WOBURN, MA 01801-5326 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 12, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 27383 / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 8 WESTERN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-3672 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37944-372 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37944/372 |
| Instrument | 20191018000980 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Western Ave was $7,350, up 0.3% 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 | $7,350.00 (+0.27%) | $789,500 (+4.69%) Land $129,100 Building $660,400 |
| 2025 | $7,330.00 (+2.43%) | $754,100 (+2.53%) Land $119,600 Building $634,500 |
| 2024 | $7,156.00 (-3.1%) | $735,500 (+5.46%) Land $113,900 Building $621,600 |
| 2023 | $7,385.00 | $697,400 Land $101,700 Building $595,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1987–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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 Western Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 |
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