157 Western AveGloucester, MA 01930
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157 Western Ave is a Colonial single family built in 1911 located in Gloucester, Essex County, MA. The home has 1,674 square feet of living area on a 0.11-acre lot. The home has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 half bath across 2 stories.
157 Western Ave is in FEMA flood zone AE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 2 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. This property is at risk of inundation under a 3-foot sea level rise scenario. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Very Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 50 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).
NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 157 Western Ave at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, GLOUCESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.9 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.
Municipal records show 1 building permit on file for 157 Western Ave. The most recent permit was filed June 16, 2020. The current municipal assessment is $569,500, with $150,200 attributed to land and $419,300 to improvements. The property last sold on August 26, 2016 for $230,000. The deed history includes 3 recorded conveyances.
157 Western Ave is classified as a waterfront property. Dam exposure is rated High.
157 Western Ave is located in Gloucester, Essex County, MA. The property is zoned R-20 (Low Medium Density Residential). The median home value in this census tract is $593,400. Median household income is $109,326. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 71%. The property is served by the Gloucester school district.
The complete NE Provenance report for 157 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.