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$788,943$586 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

42 WITHAM ST

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,347 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1796
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$789K
$567K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,312 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$570,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$310,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$526,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$629,740

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.0.45
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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(1)

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 · 1.6 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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

42 Witham St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$301K$3.7M

This home is worth more than 57% 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$788,943
CheaperTypical $725,201Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$586
CheaperTypical $486Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,347 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1796
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 42 Witham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$788,94357% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58669% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,347 ft²36% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac71% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than1796almost no homesalmost no homes

About 42 Witham St

How much is 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA is $788,943 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $567,042 to $1,010,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA last sell?

42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA?

42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,347 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA built?

42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA was built in 1796, making it 230 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA?

42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA is assigned to East Veterans Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; O'Maley Innovation Middle School (middle), rated C-; Gloucester High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Gloucester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,008 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is worth more than 57% of them ($788,943 against a typical $725,201), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($586 against a typical $486), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,347 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1796 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 63% 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 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Witham St, Gloucester, MA was $5,312. The county assessed it at $570,600.

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