Essex County and Methuen City property record for 13 Capitol St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,511 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,746 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00514 B:00147 L:0043AA |
| Primary APN | METH M:00514 B:00147 L:0043AA |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,511 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,243 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4683 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 CAPITOL ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 147 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43AA |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
13 Capitol St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 017726-191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 13 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016895-144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16895/144 |
| Instrument | 13722 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 13 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2830 |
| Document Number | 017726-191 |
| Book / Page | 17726 / 191 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2830 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 13 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2830 |
| Document Number | 16043-332 |
| Book / Page | 16043 / 332 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2830 |
| Document Number | 25927 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25927 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Capitol St was $5,746, up 5.3% 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 | $5,746.00 (+5.28%) | $552,500 (+7.09%) Land $207,900 Building $344,600 | $607,069 (-1.13%) |
| 2025 | $5,458.00 (-0.13%) | $515,900 (+2.52%) Land $199,800 Building $316,100 | $613,985 |
| 2024 | $5,465.00 (+9.37%) | $503,200 (+17.82%) Land $182,300 Building $320,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,997.00 | $427,100 Land $162,000 Building $265,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Capitol St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 13 Capitol 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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