Essex County and Methuen City property record for 11 Birch Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00100 L:00040C |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00100 L:00040C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,185 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8091 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11 BIRCH AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
11 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14356 / 13 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014356-13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 11 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16671-345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16671/345 |
| Instrument | 36827 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 11 Birch Ave was $4,744, up 6.2% 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 | $4,744.00 (+6.15%) | $456,200 (+8%) Land $210,000 Building $246,200 | $525,569 (+22.8%) |
| 2025 | $4,469.00 (+1.68%) | $422,400 (+4.37%) Land $201,800 Building $220,600 | $427,975 |
| 2024 | $4,395.00 (+5.42%) | $404,700 (+13.58%) Land $184,100 Building $220,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,169.00 | $356,300 Land $163,600 Building $192,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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.
The area around 11 Birch 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.
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 678 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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