Essex County and Methuen City property record for 15 James Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,562 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,404 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01014 B:0109AR L:00002B |
| Primary APN | METH M:01014 B:0109AR L:00002B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 366 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6272 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 JAMES RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | CROSS ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 109AR |
| Legal Lot Number | 2B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
15 James Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 JAMES RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-7707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 James Rd was $5,404, up 5% 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 | $5,404.00 (+5.01%) | $519,600 (+6.83%) Land $207,200 Building $312,400 | $611,406 (+20.91%) |
| 2025 | $5,146.00 (+1.2%) | $486,400 (+3.89%) Land $207,200 Building $279,200 | $505,685 |
| 2024 | $5,085.00 (+5.67%) | $468,200 (+13.83%) Land $189,000 Building $279,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,812.00 | $411,300 Land $168,000 Building $243,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 James Rd 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 562 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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