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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $675,000 on Apr 14, 2023

81 WESTERN AVE

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,655 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.
4,030 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$675,000 · Apr 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,655 (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.$684,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$388,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$296,600

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.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.49%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(9)

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 · 0.3 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
West Parish Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 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

81 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 70% 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 area1,655 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size4,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 81 Western Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Living areabigger than1,655 ft²51% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,030 ft²12% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192044% of homes30% of homes

About 81 Western Ave

When did 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA last sell?

81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA last sold on Apr 14, 2023 for $675,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA?

81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,655 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA built?

81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA?

81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA is assigned to Gloucester High School (high), rated C-; O'Maley Innovation Middle School (middle), rated C; West Parish Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Gloucester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,007 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,655 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (4,030 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1920 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA was $6,655. The county assessed it at $684,700.

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