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28 FRIEND ST

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19004 units497–975 ft²
$1.1M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$272K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$330
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-32.3%vs the Gloucester ZIP median sale $/ft² ($488)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
199320012004

4 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

1 bed
1 unit
2 bed
2 units
3 bed
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$205K–$205K
1 unit
$271K–$272K
2 units
$308K–$308K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.50%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.74.2 yrs
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.7%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$277,611
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,335
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 4Oct 28, 2004$74,750Unit 1Oct 28, 2004$84,750BuildingFeb 7, 2001$185,000BuildingFeb 26, 1993$72,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,110 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$422,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$143,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$279,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$560,880

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
East Veterans Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Gloucester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01930These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,229
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.958 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,930
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,096
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

28 Friend St
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 ft²
$475K
28 Friend St # 1
3 bd · 1 ba · 975 ft²
$308K
28 Friend St
2 bd · 1 ba · 821 ft²
$272K
28 Friend St # 3
2 bd · 1 ba · 823 ft²
$271K
28 Friend St # 4
1 bd · 1 ba · 497 ft²
$205K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 28 Friend St

How many units are in 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA?

28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA has 4 residential units across built in 1900, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 4 units at 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA is $271,600. That works out to $330 per square foot. Units run from 497 to 975 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA expensive for Gloucester?

Units at 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA carry a median of $330 per square foot, 32% below the Gloucester median of $488 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA?

0 units at 28 Friend St, Gloucester, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 4 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

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