Essex County and Methuen City property record for 1 Bearse Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $5,662 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10927 |
| Primary APN | 10927 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,515 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 587 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,750 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10927 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 BEARSE AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 151 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
1 Bearse Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1989.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BEARSE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NESC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NESC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 BEARSE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017005-149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17005/149 |
| Instrument | 21600 |
| Name | NESC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 BEARSE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017554-143 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17554/143 |
| Instrument | 20649 |
| Name | NESC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Bearse Ave was $5,662, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,662.00 (+4.75%) | $544,400 (+6.56%) Land $224,100 Building $320,300 | $579,650 (+5.88%) |
| 2025 | $5,405.00 (-1.19%) | $510,900 (+1.43%) Land $215,300 Building $295,600 | $547,485 |
| 2024 | $5,470.00 (+6.23%) | $503,700 (+14.45%) Land $196,400 Building $307,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,149.00 | $440,100 Land $174,600 Building $265,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Bearse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1 Bearse Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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