Essex County and Methuen City property record for 142 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.541 acres (23,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00416 B:00154 L:00008E |
| Primary APN | METH M:00416 B:00154 L:00008E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,562 sqft (0.541 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8E |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, APN METH M:00416 B:00154 L:00008E, as of April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 09, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 17537 / 247 |
| Transfer Doc | 13956-98 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 142 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016970-103 |
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| Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16970/103 |
| Instrument | 19085 |
| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.13% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 01, 2031 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 142 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2304 |
| Document Number | 017537-247 |
| Book / Page | 17537 / 247 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 19252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2304 |
| Document Number | 0000019253 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 19253 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll as of April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,040.00 (-0.28%) | $570,900 (+2.37%) Land $247,300 Building $323,600 | $637,735 |
| 2024 | $6,057.00 (+6.21%) | $557,700 (+14.42%) Land $225,600 Building $332,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,703.00 | $487,400 Land $200,500 Building $286,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092521021, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3181000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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