Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Bearse Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,081 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,185 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13039 |
| Primary APN | 13039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,081 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,788 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BEARSE AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 151 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
15 Bearse Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1993.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BEARSE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3873 / 89 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Bearse Ave was $6,185, up 5.5% 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 | $6,185.00 (+5.53%) | $594,700 (+7.35%) Land $215,600 Building $379,100 | $582,666 (+2.62%) |
| 2025 | $5,861.00 (-0.81%) | $554,000 (+1.82%) Land $207,200 Building $346,800 | $567,815 |
| 2024 | $5,909.00 (+6.35%) | $544,100 (+14.57%) Land $189,000 Building $355,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,556.00 | $474,900 Land $168,000 Building $306,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Bearse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 Bearse 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 247 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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