Essex County and Methuen City property record for 129 Hampstead St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.345 acres (15,024 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,372 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00806 B:00074 L:00016C |
| Primary APN | METH M:00806 B:00074 L:00016C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,024 sqft (0.345 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 HAMPSTEAD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND ADA M ST ONGE |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
129 Hampstead St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 16803-1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 129 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017409-345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17409/345 |
| Instrument | 8886 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 129 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1262 |
| Document Number | 16803-1 |
| Book / Page | 16803 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1262 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Hampstead St was $5,372, up 5% 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 | $5,372.00 (+4.96%) | $516,500 (+6.78%) Land $214,600 Building $301,900 | $580,171 |
| 2025 | $5,118.00 (+3.12%) | $483,700 (+5.84%) Land $214,600 Building $269,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,963.00 (+5.96%) | $457,000 (+14.16%) Land $187,600 Building $269,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,684.00 | $400,300 Land $165,100 Building $235,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Hampstead St 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 129 Hampstead St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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