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$715,083
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 89How 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
Last sold for $105,000 on Oct 31, 1996

540 ESSEX AVE

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
0
Baths
24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$715K
$637K low$793K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Oct 31, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$304 (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.$31,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$573,895

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.46 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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.24.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
West Parish Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 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%

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How this home compares

540 Essex 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Essex County

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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$283K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 50% 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$715,083
CheaperTypical $718,215Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 540 Essex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$715,08350% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than24 ac98% of homesalmost all homes

About 540 Essex Ave

How much is 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA is $715,083 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $636,797 to $793,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA last sell?

540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA last sold on Oct 31, 1996 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA?

540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA is assigned to West Parish Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,007 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is worth more than 50% of them ($715,083 against a typical $718,215) and its lot is bigger than 98% of them (24 ac against a typical 0.24 ac). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 54% 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 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA was $304. The county assessed it at $31,300.

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