Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Hillcrest Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,762 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $369,900 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,909 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00412 B:00126B L:00276 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00412 B:00126B L:00276 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,762 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6804 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 HILLCREST AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCH COURT |
| Legal Block | 126B |
| Legal Lot Number | 276 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EVOLVE BK&TR |
| May 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15682 / 193 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 16289-95 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16289/95 |
| Instrument | 10292 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 15 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Document Number | 15682-193 |
| Book / Page | 015682 / 000193 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,686.74 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 NORTH AVE #116 HAVERHILL MA 018301560, 116, HAVERHILL, MA 01830-1560 |
| Document Number | 15682-195 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 015682/000195 |
| Instrument | 28015 |
| Name | EVOLVE BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Document Number | 15096-66 |
| Book / Page | 015096 / 000066 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,618.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 HILLCREST AVE METHUEN MA 018441517, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Document Number | 15096-68 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015096/000068 |
| Instrument | 13166 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,909.00 (+2.74%) | $464,000 (+5.45%) Land $206,500 Building $257,500 | $501,790 |
| 2024 | $4,778.00 (+3.8%) | $440,000 (+11.85%) Land $188,400 Building $251,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,603.00 | $393,400 Land $167,400 Building $226,000 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000 |
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| 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 377 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: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
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