Essex County and Methuen City property record for 140 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $313,800 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,788 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14267 |
| Primary APN | 14267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14267 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 68B |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
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 | 140 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage VILLAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 201915555 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15909 / 119 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 15909-119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 140 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16362-106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16362/106 |
| Instrument | 15330 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 140 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2131 |
| Document Number | 15909-119 |
| Book / Page | 15909 / 119 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2131 |
| Document Number | 15556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15556 |
| Name | VILLAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,788.00 (+8.11%) | $460,400 (+9.99%) Land $181,500 Building $278,900 | $523,124 (-0.1%) |
| 2025 | $4,429.00 (+4.61%) | $418,600 (+7.36%) Land $172,300 Building $246,300 | $523,640 |
| 2024 | $4,234.00 (+1.63%) | $389,900 (+9.49%) Land $143,600 Building $246,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,166.00 | $356,100 Land $143,600 Building $212,500 |
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 201 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 |
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