Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 Brown Ct, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,072 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 16818 |
| Primary APN | 16818 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 543 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 271 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,736 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 16818 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BROWN CT |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46AU2 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6023 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
12 Brown Ct, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14217 / 289 |
| Transfer Doc | 014217-289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844-2014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 16543-85 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16543/85 |
| Instrument | 27897 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Brown Ct was $3,072, up 0.5% 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 | $3,072.00 (+0.52%) | $295,400 (+2.29%) Building $295,400 | $387,603 (+20.64%) |
| 2025 | $3,056.00 (+6.48%) | $288,800 (+9.27%) Building $288,800 | $321,290 |
| 2024 | $2,870.00 (-2.08%) | $264,300 (+5.51%) Building $264,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,931.00 | $250,500 Building $250,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Brown Ct in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 187 units insured incl. 164 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 12 Brown Ct 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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