Essex County and Methuen City property record for 1 Sunset Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,627 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $263,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00816 B:00047 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00816 B:00047 L:00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,627 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6506 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 SUNSET AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN METH M:00816 B:00047 L:00004
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 07, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAPITAL BANK NA |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAPITAL BANK NA |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 03, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 14483 / 282 |
| Transfer Doc | 13896-122 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018270-288 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 07, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18270/288 |
| Instrument | 6994 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017157-347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17157/347 |
| Instrument | 32496 |
| Name | CAPITAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17157-347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17157/347 |
| Instrument | 32496 |
| Name | CAPITAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 1 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4933 |
| Document Number | 15569-211 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 SUNSET AVE METHUEN MA 018444933, METHUEN, MA 01844-4933 |
| Document Number | 15569-211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 015569/000211 |
| Instrument | 424 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.38% |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,454.00 (+2.38%) | $515,500 (+5.1%) Land $199,100 Building $316,400 | $525,065 |
| 2024 | $5,327.00 (+14.14%) | $490,500 (+22.96%) Land $174,100 Building $316,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,667.00 | $398,900 Land $153,200 Building $245,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA.
Based on FCC filings for 916 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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