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161 HESPERUS AVE

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,720 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.
0.41 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,266 (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.$644,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$280,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$364,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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(11)

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

161 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 69% 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.

Living area1,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,639 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 161 Hesperus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Living areabigger than1,720 ft²54% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac69% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195556% of homes48% of homes

About 161 Hesperus Ave

When did 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA last sell?

161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA last sold on Jan 9, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA?

161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,720 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA built?

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

What schools serve 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA?

161 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 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,007 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is bigger than 54% of them (1,720 ft² against a typical 1,639 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1955 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA was $6,266. The county assessed it at $644,600.

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