Building& Property Details
33 River Rd is a Wharf / Marina commercial built in 1900 located in Gloucester, Essex County, MA. The building has 4,195 square feet of building area on a 0.09-acre lot.
Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment
33 River Rd 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 1 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. This property is at risk of inundation under a 1-foot sea level rise scenario. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively 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 33 River Rd 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 50 building permits on file for 33 River Rd. The most recent permit was filed August 1, 2025. In the past five years, 29 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $1,870,300, with $1,227,700 attributed to land and $642,600 to improvements. The property last sold on December 24, 2002 for $1,200,000.
Environmental & Land Use
33 River Rd is classified as a waterfront property. Dam exposure is rated High.
GloucesterNeighborhood & Community
33 River Rd 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 $660,000. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 80%. The property is served by the Gloucester school district.
Full Property Intelligence Report
The complete NE Provenance report for 33 River Rd, 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.
33 River Rd