Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Birch Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,307 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,089 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,494 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00100 L:00040D |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00100 L:00040D |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,307 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 121 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,089 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BIRCH AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40D |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Other, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGEPROS LLC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244086 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17950 / 332 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 017675-152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Document Number | 017950-332 |
| Book / Page | 17950 / 332 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 15 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Document Number | 017950-337 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 17950/337 |
| Instrument | 4087 |
| Name | MORTGAGEPROS LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Document Number | 017675-152 |
| Book / Page | 17675 / 152 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Document Number | 0017641-10 |
| Book / Page | 17641 / 10 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 28114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 15 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5414 |
| Document Number | 0000028115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 28115 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,494.00 (+7.22%) | $528,300 (+9.09%) Land $209,700 Building $318,600 | $567,651 (+4.35%) |
| 2025 | $5,124.00 (+1.12%) | $484,300 (+3.79%) Land $201,500 Building $282,800 | $543,970 |
| 2024 | $5,067.00 (+6.03%) | $466,600 (+14.22%) Land $183,800 Building $282,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,779.00 | $408,500 Land $163,400 Building $245,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 678 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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