Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 Queen Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,345 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00814 B:00095 L:00001E |
| Primary APN | METH M:00814 B:00095 L:00001E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 QUEEN AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1E |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
12 Queen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 QUEEN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17688 / 114 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 QUEEN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016922-318 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16922/318 |
| Instrument | 15699 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12 QUEEN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4925 |
| Document Number | 017688-114 |
| Book / Page | 17688 / 114 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 | 24 GABRIEL RD, SHARON, MA 02067-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000002844 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2844 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12 QUEEN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4925 |
| Document Number | 16202-225 |
| Book / Page | 016202 / 000225 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 QUEEN AVE METHUEN MA 018444925, METHUEN, MA 01844-4925 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12 QUEEN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4925 |
| Document Number | 15000-147 |
| Book / Page | 15000 / 147 |
| Instrument | 5218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34.19 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 150000149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15000/0149 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Queen Ave was $5,345, up 6.9% 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 | $5,345.00 (+6.86%) | $513,900 (+8.69%) Land $220,200 Building $293,700 | $560,536 (-3.24%) |
| 2025 | $5,002.00 (+1.38%) | $472,800 (+4.07%) Land $211,600 Building $261,200 | $579,310 |
| 2024 | $4,934.00 (+5.74%) | $454,300 (+13.92%) Land $193,100 Building $261,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,666.00 | $398,800 Land $171,600 Building $227,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Queen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 Queen Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 323 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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