Essex County and Methuen City property record for 14 Houston Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,573 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,907 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00912 B:00086 L:00006 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00912 B:00086 L:00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,573 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 845 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 845 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,405 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9899 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5174 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
14 Houston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119208 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16972 / 139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Document Number | 0000013665 |
| Book / Page | 18660 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613665 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Document Number | 0000013665, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18660/46 |
| Instrument | 202613665 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 018401-253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18401/253 |
| Instrument | 17297 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 017894-238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17894/238 |
| Instrument | 20504 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 018134-233 |
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| Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 18134/233 |
| Instrument | 19030 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 14 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Document Number | 016972-139 |
| Book / Page | 16972 / 139 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 14 HOUSTO AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5174 |
| Document Number | 0000019209 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19209 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14 Houston Ave was $5,907, up 6.8% 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 | $5,907.00 (+6.78%) | $568,000 (+8.62%) Land $213,800 Building $354,200 | $579,229 (-0.83%) |
| 2025 | $5,532.00 (+4.2%) | $522,900 (+6.95%) Land $205,400 Building $317,500 | $584,060 |
| 2024 | $5,309.00 (+5.05%) | $488,900 (+13.17%) Land $187,400 Building $301,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,054.00 | $432,000 Land $166,600 Building $265,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Houston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
The area around 14 Houston Ave 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 |
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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 350 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 |
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