Essex County and Methuen City property record for 1 Royal Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,210 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,014 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $446,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13170 |
| Primary APN | 13170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,778 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 221 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,014 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 ROYAL DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77K |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
1 Royal Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 ROYAL DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 16500-35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 ROYAL DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 015793-213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15793/213 |
| Instrument | 6201 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1 ROYAL DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7148 |
| Document Number | 16500-35 |
| Book / Page | 16500 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 SKYLINE DR APT 1, 1, DRACUT, MA 01826-6143 |
| Document Number | 24992 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24992 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Royal Dr was $6,664, up 8.3% 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 | $6,664.00 (+8.34%) | $640,800 (+10.22%) Land $215,600 Building $425,200 | $642,391 (+3.19%) |
| 2025 | $6,151.00 (-0.97%) | $581,400 (+1.66%) Land $207,200 Building $374,200 | $622,535 |
| 2024 | $6,211.00 (+7.59%) | $571,900 (+15.91%) Land $189,000 Building $382,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,773.00 | $493,400 Land $168,000 Building $325,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Royal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1 Royal Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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