Essex County and Methuen City property record for 144 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,206 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,629 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00810 B:00068B L:00119A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00810 B:00068B L:00119A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,206 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7438 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 68B |
| Legal Lot Number | 119A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
144 Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200682431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10537 / 11 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 16514-299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 144 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018445-115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18445/115 |
| Instrument | 20563 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 144 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017043-271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17043/271 |
| Instrument | 24508 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 144 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2132 |
| Document Number | 16514-299 |
| Book / Page | 016514 / 000299 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 144 HOWE ST METHUEN MA 018442132, METHUEN, MA 01844-2132 |
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 | $4,629.00 (+6.81%) | $445,100 (+8.67%) Land $195,200 Building $249,900 | $488,082 (+8.85%) |
| 2025 | $4,334.00 (+5.35%) | $409,600 (+8.13%) Land $185,300 Building $224,300 | $448,400 |
| 2024 | $4,114.00 (+0.66%) | $378,800 (+8.45%) Land $154,400 Building $224,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,087.00 | $349,300 Land $154,400 Building $194,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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.
Wildfire risk around 144 Howe St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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