Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Barry Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,562 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14748 |
| Primary APN | 14748 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14748 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BARRY AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 162 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
15 Barry Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1999.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BARRY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 BARRY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16361-282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16361/282 |
| Instrument | 15298 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 BARRY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7301 |
| Document Number | 15276-77 |
| Book / Page | 015276 / 000077 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 15276-77 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015276/000077 |
| Instrument | 28205 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Barry Ave was $4,562, up 4.4% 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 | $4,562.00 (+4.39%) | $438,700 (+6.22%) Land $192,400 Building $246,300 | $462,409 (+13.12%) |
| 2025 | $4,370.00 (+1.58%) | $413,000 (+4.27%) Land $192,400 Building $220,600 | $408,785 |
| 2024 | $4,302.00 (+6.91%) | $396,100 (+15.18%) Land $175,500 Building $220,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,024.00 | $343,900 Land $156,000 Building $187,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Barry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 15 Barry Ave 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 90 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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