Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 Laurel Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $264,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,425 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10320 |
| Primary APN | 10320 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,674 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10320 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 LAUREL AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN FOREST |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
12 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 LAUREL AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200625255 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10306 / 161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 LAUREL AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018379-120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18379/120 |
| Instrument | 15573 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Laurel Ave was $4,425, up 4.3% 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 | $4,425.00 (+4.31%) | $425,500 (+6.14%) Land $192,400 Building $233,100 | $448,096 (+7.2%) |
| 2025 | $4,242.00 (+1.73%) | $400,900 (+4.4%) Land $192,400 Building $208,500 | $418,000 |
| 2024 | $4,170.00 (+6.92%) | $384,000 (+15.21%) Land $175,500 Building $208,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,900.00 | $333,300 Land $156,000 Building $177,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 Laurel 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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