Essex County and Methuen City property record for 1 Columbus Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,717 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,348 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13903 |
| Primary APN | 13903 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,717 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,746 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13903 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 COLUMBUS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200446318 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9095 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 COLUMBUS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017809-30 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17809/30 |
| Instrument | 13083 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
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 | $6,348.00 (+0.46%) | $610,400 (+2.19%) Land $207,400 Building $403,000 | $647,210 |
| 2025 | $6,319.00 (+8.85%) | $597,300 (+11.75%) Land $207,400 Building $389,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,805.00 (+2.44%) | $534,500 (+10.34%) Land $189,200 Building $345,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,667.00 | $484,400 Land $168,100 Building $316,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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