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159 Western Ave

Gloucester, MA 01930

residentialSingle Family
Owner
San...
Owner Type
Individual
Tenure
28 yrs
Assessed
$459,000
Built
1900
Sq Ft
1,193
Lot
0.10 ac
Bed/Bath
3/1
Type
Single Family
Elevated Risks22ConditionC3Fire GradeBPermits2Last PermitOct 2021FloodAESurgeCat 3

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159 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930— Property Report

Home& Property Details

159 Western Ave is a Colonial single family built in 1900 located in Gloucester, Essex County, MA. The home has 1,193 square feet of living area on a 0.10-acre lot. The home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 half bath across 2 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

159 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 3 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. 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).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 159 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.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 2 building permits on file for 159 Western Ave. The most recent permit was filed October 15, 2021. In the past five years, 1 permit has been issued. The current municipal assessment is $459,000, with $145,800 attributed to land and $313,200 to improvements. The deed history includes 1 recorded conveyance.

GloucesterNeighborhood & Community

159 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.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 159 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.