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Last sold for $344,900 on Dec 5, 2012

8 PROSPECT ST

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
6
Beds
6
Baths
3,125 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$344,900 · Dec 5, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,539 (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.$702,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$550,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$669,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Beeman Memorial Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 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

8 Prospect 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Essex County

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 area3,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,635 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 8 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Living areabigger than3,125 ft²91% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac25% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than190032% of homes20% of homes

About 8 Prospect St

When did 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA last sell?

8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA last sold on Dec 5, 2012 for $344,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA?

8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,125 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA built?

8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA?

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

How does 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,008 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,125 ft² against a typical 1,635 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1900 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 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Prospect St, Gloucester, MA was $6,539. The county assessed it at $702,400.

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