Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 96 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,948 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,115 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0216 B:0115 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0216 B:0115 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,566 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,606 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 96 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 TOWER RD, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 22345 / 254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,115.00 (+0.52%) | $764,200 (+4.94%) Land $173,300 Building $590,900 |
| 2025 | $7,078.00 (+2.61%) | $728,200 (+2.72%) Land $160,500 Building $567,700 |
| 2024 | $6,898.00 (-2.69%) | $708,900 (+5.9%) Land $152,800 Building $556,100 |
| 2023 | $7,089.00 | $669,400 Land $136,400 Building $533,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 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.
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 |
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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