Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 North St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,994 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 5.26 acres (229,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Nov 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,677 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00904 B:00074 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00904 B:00074 L:00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,994 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,569 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 229,343 sqft (5.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 NORTH ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
12 North St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1992.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 NORTH ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GRANITE STATE MTG COR |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GRANITE STATE MTG CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3594 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 NORTH ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 015555-271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15555/271 |
| Instrument | 17261 |
| Name | GRANITE STATE MTG COR |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 NORTH ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016228-38 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16228/38 |
| Instrument | 6441 |
| Name | GRANITE STATE MTG CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 North St was $5,677, up 6.4% 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 | $5,677.00 (+6.41%) | $545,900 (+8.25%) Land $292,200 Building $253,700 | $558,593 (+5.98%) |
| 2025 | $5,335.00 (+7.04%) | $504,300 (+9.89%) Land $277,700 Building $226,600 | $527,060 |
| 2024 | $4,984.00 (-1.7%) | $458,900 (+5.91%) Land $232,100 Building $226,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,070.00 | $433,300 Land $231,800 Building $201,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 North St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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 North St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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