Essex County and Methuen City property record for 12 Sampson St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,876 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00151 L:00045 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00151 L:00045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,502 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 SAMPSON ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 151 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
12 Sampson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SAMPSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200446039 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9090 / 146 |
| Transfer Doc | 10096-148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 SAMPSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017068-45 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17068/45 |
| Instrument | 26213 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 12 SAMPSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17068-45 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17068/45 |
| Instrument | 26213 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Sampson St was $4,876, up 6.2% 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 | $4,876.00 (+6.21%) | $468,800 (+8.04%) Land $217,100 Building $251,700 | $466,098 (+8.31%) |
| 2025 | $4,591.00 (+1.73%) | $433,900 (+4.4%) Land $208,700 Building $225,200 | $430,350 |
| 2024 | $4,513.00 (+4.27%) | $415,600 (+12.35%) Land $190,400 Building $225,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,328.00 | $369,900 Land $169,200 Building $200,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Sampson St 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 Sampson 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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