Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Bernard Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,331 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $377,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,038 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00912 B:00082A L:00001Z |
| Primary APN | METH M:00912 B:00082A L:00001Z |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,331 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BERNARD LN |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 82A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1Z |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
15 Bernard Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BERNARD LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-4646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 BERNARD LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-4646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016997-168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16997/168 |
| Instrument | 20985 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Bernard Ln was $6,038, up 2.9% 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 | $6,038.00 (+2.9%) | $580,600 (+4.69%) Land $238,200 Building $342,400 | $633,575 (-5.02%) |
| 2025 | $5,868.00 (-0.88%) | $554,600 (+1.74%) Land $235,100 Building $319,500 | $667,090 |
| 2024 | $5,920.00 (+5.64%) | $545,100 (+13.8%) Land $213,700 Building $331,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,604.00 | $479,000 Land $190,800 Building $288,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Bernard Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 15 Bernard Ln 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 350 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 |
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