Essex County and Methuen City property record for 14 Howe Ter, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,086 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,096 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Nov 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10780 |
| Primary APN | 10780 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,766 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,086 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10780 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 HOWE TER |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 77A |
| Legal Lot Number | 25A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
14 Howe Ter is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2024 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15193 / 108 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 017920-313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 14 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Document Number | 017920-313 |
| Book / Page | 17920 / 313 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 14 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16605-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16605/148 |
| Instrument | 32117 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 14 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Document Number | 15193-108 |
| Book / Page | 15193 / 108 |
| Instrument | 21383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34.56 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Document Number | 151930111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15193/0111 |
| Name | SAGE BANK |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14 Howe Ter was $5,096, up 6.7% 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 | $5,096.00 (+6.74%) | $490,000 (+8.6%) Land $218,900 Building $271,100 | $554,835 (+24.63%) |
| 2025 | $4,774.00 (+1.55%) | $451,200 (+4.23%) Land $210,400 Building $240,800 | $445,170 |
| 2024 | $4,701.00 (+8.24%) | $432,900 (+16.62%) Land $191,900 Building $241,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,343.00 | $371,200 Land $170,600 Building $200,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Howe Ter 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 | 3 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 14 Howe Ter 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 196 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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