Essex County and Methuen City property record for 102 Taft Ave Ext, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,541 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,137 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 12402 |
| Primary APN | 12402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,541 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,554 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,277 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12402 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 102 TAFT AVENUE EXT |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
102 Taft Ave Ext is held in a trust since August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6440 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018200-89 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 102 TAFT AVENUE EXT, METHUEN, MA 01844-6436 |
| Document Number | 017851-328 |
| Book / Page | 17851 / 328 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 16740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 TAFT AVENUE EXT, METHUEN, MA 01844-6436 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 102 Taft Ave Ext was $9,137, up 7% 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 | $9,137.00 (+7.02%) | $878,600 (+8.87%) Land $319,400 Building $559,200 | $785,947 (-6.55%) |
| 2025 | $8,538.00 (-1.39%) | $807,000 (+1.23%) Land $306,900 Building $500,100 | $841,035 |
| 2024 | $8,658.00 (+6.36%) | $797,200 (+14.59%) Land $280,000 Building $517,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,140.00 | $695,700 Land $248,800 Building $446,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 102 Taft Ave Ext in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 102 Taft Ave Ext is low, with 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 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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