Essex County and Methuen City property record for 13 Smith Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,259 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Aug 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00050A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00050A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,259 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 728 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 SMITH AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201521778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14351 / 276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 13 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017340-249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17340/249 |
| Instrument | 3456 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 13 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018357-208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18357/208 |
| Instrument | 13865 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
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 | $5,327.00 (+3.84%) | $512,200 (+5.63%) Land $210,200 Building $302,000 | $600,562 (+9.26%) |
| 2025 | $5,130.00 (+0.25%) | $484,900 (+2.91%) Land $202,000 Building $282,900 | $549,670 |
| 2024 | $5,117.00 (+4.32%) | $471,200 (+12.4%) Land $184,300 Building $286,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,905.00 | $419,200 Land $163,800 Building $255,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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.
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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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