Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Butternut Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,957 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.527 acres (22,952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,570 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00316 B:00129B L:00016K |
| Primary APN | METH M:00316 B:00129B L:00016K |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,957 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,746 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 839 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,952 sqft (0.527 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6876 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 129B |
| Legal Lot Number | 16K |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
15 Butternut Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METRO CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17681 / 298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017036-299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17036/299 |
| Instrument | 23932 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1912 |
| Document Number | 017681-298 |
| Book / Page | 17681 / 298 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1912 |
| Document Number | 0000002310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2310 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1912 |
| Document Number | 15917-257 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 BUTTERNUT LN METHUEN MA 018441912, METHUEN, MA 01844-1912 |
| Document Number | 15917-257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 015917/000257 |
| Instrument | 16246 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Butternut Ln was $6,570, up 5.2% 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 | $6,570.00 (+5.19%) | $631,700 (+7%) Land $258,800 Building $372,900 | $633,822 (-7.82%) |
| 2025 | $6,246.00 (+3.63%) | $590,400 (+6.38%) Land $255,500 Building $334,900 | $687,610 |
| 2024 | $6,027.00 (+6.77%) | $555,000 (+15.03%) Land $232,300 Building $322,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,645.00 | $482,500 Land $207,400 Building $275,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Butternut Ln 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 Butternut Ln 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 |
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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 303 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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