Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 Houston Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.636 acres (27,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,010 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00088 L:00015 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00088 L:00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,700 sqft (0.636 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 HOUSTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 88 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
15 Houston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13271 / 211 |
| Transfer Doc | 013271-211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Houston Ave was $7,010, up 3.4% 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 | $7,010.00 (+3.39%) | $674,000 (+5.18%) Land $270,100 Building $403,900 | $637,492 (-11.35%) |
| 2025 | $6,780.00 (+2.48%) | $640,800 (+5.19%) Land $259,600 Building $381,200 | $719,150 |
| 2024 | $6,616.00 (+3.6%) | $609,200 (+11.62%) Land $236,800 Building $372,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,386.00 | $545,800 Land $210,500 Building $335,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Houston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
The area around 15 Houston 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 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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