Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 Douglas Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.374 acres (16,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,909 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Refinance Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01111 B:00110B L:00018M |
| Primary APN | METH M:01111 B:00110B L:00018M |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,109 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 163 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,300 sqft (0.374 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 DOUGLAS AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6471 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW BROOK ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 18M |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 DOUGLAS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HOME LN & INVEST BK |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15629 / 39 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015615-13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 DOUGLAS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6471 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15928-179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15928/179 |
| Instrument | 17140 |
| Name | HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 DOUGLAS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6471 |
| Document Number | 15615-13 |
| Book / Page | 15615 / 13 |
| Instrument | 22374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $42.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 156150016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15615/0016 |
| Name | HOME LN & INVEST BK |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 DOUGLAS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6471 |
| Document Number | 15629-39 |
| Book / Page | 015629 / 000039 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 12 DOUGLAS AVE METHUEN MA 018446471, METHUEN, MA 01844-6471 |
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 | $5,909.00 (+6.78%) | $568,200 (+8.62%) Land $235,000 Building $333,200 | $611,914 (-5.83%) |
| 2025 | $5,534.00 (+3.59%) | $523,100 (+6.34%) Land $225,800 Building $297,300 | $649,800 |
| 2024 | $5,342.00 (+4.42%) | $491,900 (+12.49%) Land $198,400 Building $293,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,116.00 | $437,300 Land $175,500 Building $261,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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