Essex County and Methuen City property record for 108 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00810 B:00068B L:00047C |
| Primary APN | METH M:00810 B:00068B L:00047C |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 108 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 68B |
| Legal Lot Number | 47C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
108 Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 108 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17163-74 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17163/74 |
| Instrument | 32868 |
| Name | TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 108 Howe St was $5,560, up 8.1% 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 | $5,560.00 (+8.07%) | $534,600 (+9.93%) Land $194,600 Building $340,000 | $599,785 (+19.55%) |
| 2025 | $5,145.00 (+3.98%) | $486,300 (+6.74%) Land $184,800 Building $301,500 | $501,695 |
| 2024 | $4,948.00 (+0.79%) | $455,600 (+8.58%) Land $154,000 Building $301,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,909.00 | $419,600 Land $154,000 Building $265,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 108 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 108 Howe St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 201 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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