1 Elsmere Ave, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 1 Elsmere Ave, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,449 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$265,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,504 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Refinance Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`METH M:00614 B:00134 L:00131`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`METH M:00614 B:00134 L:00131`
Alternative APN	`153`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,449 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,668 sqft
Basement Area	846 sqft
Unfinished Basement	846 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,001 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	153
Street Address	1 ELSMERE AVE
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-2921
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Block	134
Legal Lot Number	131
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5009
Census Tract	252300

Owner

1 Elsmere Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2921
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 16, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MOVEMENT MTG LLC
Jul 2, 2018	Redemption Deed, Transfer
Nov 16, 2017	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	15552 / 83
Transfer Doc	0015552-83
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	1 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2921
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	016832-185
Date	Mar 22, 2021
Book Page	16832/185
Instrument	9438

Lender

Name	NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2018
Property Address	1 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2921
Document Number	15552-83
Book / Page	15552 / 83
Instrument	16940
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$33.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2921

Mortgage

Document Number	155520085
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Instrument	15552/0085

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MTG LLC

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 16, 2048

July 2018: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2018
Property Address	1 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2921
Document Number	15538-38
Book / Page	015538 / 000038
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2018
Instrument	15728
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

November 2017: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2017
Property Address	1 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2921
Document Number	15298-285
Book / Page	015298 / 000285
Instrument Date	Oct 23, 2017
Instrument	30059
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,135.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1661 WORTHINGTON RD #100 WEST PALM BEACH FL 334096493, 100, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Elsmere Ave was $4,504, up 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,504.00 (+1.28%)	$433,100 (+3.05%) Land $192,400 Building $240,700	$472,462 (+10.3%)
2025	$4,447.00 (+2.99%)	$420,300 (+5.71%) Land $192,400 Building $227,900	$428,355
2024	$4,318.00 (+3.75%)	$397,600 (+11.78%) Land $175,500 Building $222,100
2023	$4,162.00	$355,700 Land $156,000 Building $199,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1 Elsmere Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

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
Nearby Flood Policies	79 units insured incl. 72 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1 Elsmere 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 616 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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