Essex County and Methuen City property record for 14 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,838 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00416 B:00154 L:0009BB |
| Primary APN | METH M:00416 B:00154 L:0009BB |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9847 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 OBSERVATORY RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND OBSERVATORY ESTATES METHU |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9BB |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| 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 | 14 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14226 / 340 |
| Transfer Doc | 014226-340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 14 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16343-316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16343/316 |
| Instrument | 13845 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $7,838.00 (+4.12%) | $753,700 (+5.93%) Land $319,300 Building $434,400 | $758,431 (+23.56%) |
| 2025 | $7,528.00 (+2.91%) | $711,500 (+5.63%) Land $306,800 Building $404,700 | $613,795 |
| 2024 | $7,315.00 (+4.47%) | $673,600 (+12.55%) Land $269,600 Building $404,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,002.00 | $598,500 Land $238,500 Building $360,000 |
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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