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$597,090$536 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $500,000 on May 14, 2021

157 HESPERUS AVE

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,114 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$597K
$567K low$627K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · May 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,852 (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.$602,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$312,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$791,825

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.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.27
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
E
West Parish Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.8 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 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%

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How this home compares

157 Hesperus Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Gloucester 01930

What homes are worth in Gloucester 01930

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$290K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Gloucester 01930.

How it measures up in Gloucester 01930

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gloucester 01930.

Estimated value$597,090
CheaperTypical $717,726Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$536
CheaperTypical $486Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,114 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,639 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 157 Hesperus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$597,09033% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53661% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,114 ft²22% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.27 ac90% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than195556% of homes48% of homes

About 157 Hesperus Ave

How much is 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA is $597,090 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $567,464 to $626,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA last sell?

157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA last sold on May 14, 2021 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA?

157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,114 square feet of living space and a 1.27-acre lot.

When was 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA built?

157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA?

157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA is assigned to Gloucester High School (high), rated C-; West Parish Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; O'Maley Innovation Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Gloucester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,007 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is worth more than 33% of them ($597,090 against a typical $717,726), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($536 against a typical $486), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,114 ft² against a typical 1,639 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (1.27 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1955 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA was $5,852. The county assessed it at $602,100.

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