Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 970 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,665 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,578 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Refinance Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0139 B:0028 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0139 B:0028 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,087 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 821 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,665 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 970 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-1159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 221100 |
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 36510 / 263 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 970 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1159 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0042412-83 |
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| Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42412/83 |
| Instrument | 20241101002930 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 970 WASHINGTON ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1159 |
| Document Number | 36204-589 |
| Book / Page | 036204 / 000589 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1709260388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 970 WASHINGTON ST GLOUCESTER MA 019301159, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-1159 |
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 | $6,578.00 (+1.58%) | $676,700 (+1.67%) Land $233,100 Building $443,600 | |
| 2024 | $6,476.00 (+4.4%) | $665,600 (+13.64%) Land $222,000 Building $443,600 | $781,850 |
| 2023 | $6,203.00 | $585,700 Land $198,200 Building $387,500 |
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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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