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$514,885$596 / 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 92How 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 $240,000 on Oct 2, 2007

42A LAUREL ST

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$515K
$474K low$555K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Oct 2, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,732 (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.$486,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$217,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,360

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.34 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Raised Ranch
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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
West Parish Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

42a Laurel 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.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Newer than 76% 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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$291K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 21% 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$514,885
CheaperTypical $719,294Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$596
CheaperTypical $488Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 42a Laurel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$514,88521% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59671% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²9% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac73% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than198576% of homes76% of homes

About 42a Laurel St

How much is 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA is $514,885 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $474,438 to $555,332. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA last sell?

42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA last sold on Oct 2, 2007 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA?

42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA built?

42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA?

42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA is assigned to West Parish Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Gloucester High School (high), rated C-; 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 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,007 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is worth more than 21% of them ($514,885 against a typical $719,294), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($596 against a typical $488), it is bigger than 9% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1985 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 20% 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 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42a Laurel St, Gloucester, MA was $4,732. The county assessed it at $486,800.

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