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$463,945$537 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $102,452 on Jul 26, 1996

685 WESTERN AVE

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
3
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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$464K
$423K low$505K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$102,452 · Jul 26, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,828 (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.$518,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$482,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$523,384

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.Ranch
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(3)

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 · 2.2 mi
H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 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

685 Western 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 88% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% 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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$287K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$463,945
CheaperTypical $718,899Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$537
CheaperTypical $491Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,635 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 685 Western Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$463,94512% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53761% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac69% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196564% of homes59% of homes

About 685 Western Ave

How much is 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA is $463,945 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $423,320 to $504,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA last sell?

685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA last sold on Jul 26, 1996 for $102,452, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA?

685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA built?

685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA?

685 Western 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 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,008 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is worth more than 12% of them ($463,945 against a typical $718,899), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($537 against a typical $491), it is bigger than 8% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,635 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1965 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 14% 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 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 685 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA was $4,828. The county assessed it at $518,600.

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