Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 Capitol St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,262 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,357 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00514 B:00147 L:00042 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00514 B:00147 L:00042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,990 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 458 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,357 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 CAPITOL ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 147 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
12 Capitol St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 15898-338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16516-304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16516/304 |
| Instrument | 26083 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Document Number | 15898-338 |
| Book / Page | 15898 / 338 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Document Number | 14789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14789 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Capitol St was $8,560, up 4.7% 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 | $8,560.00 (+4.74%) | $823,100 (+6.55%) Land $229,000 Building $594,100 | $774,114 |
| 2025 | $8,173.00 (+7.05%) | $772,500 (+9.89%) Land $220,100 Building $552,400 | |
| 2024 | $7,635.00 (+4.52%) | $703,000 (+12.59%) Land $200,800 Building $502,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,305.00 | $624,400 Land $178,500 Building $445,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Capitol St 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 | 1 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 12 Capitol St 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 356 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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