Essex County and Methuen City property record for 159 Howe St, #161, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,732 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.567 acres (24,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $970,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,806 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13680 |
| Primary APN | 13680 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,677 sqft (0.567 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 HOWE ST, 161 |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 292 LAWRENCE ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20264617 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18542 / 202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 HOWE ST # 161, 161, METHUEN, MA 01844-2128 |
| Document Number | 018542-202 |
| Book / Page | 18542 / 202 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 4617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 292 LAWRENCE ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1119 |
| Document Number | 0000004618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 4618 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159-161 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 17210-322 |
| Book / Page | 17210 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 36227 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 EAST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5406 |
| Document Number | 36228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 36228 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| 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 | $7,806.00 (+2.03%) | $750,600 (+3.79%) Land $235,400 Building $515,200 | $911,523 |
| 2025 | $7,651.00 (+12.47%) | $723,200 (+15.45%) Land $223,500 Building $499,700 | |
| 2024 | $6,803.00 (-1.35%) | $626,400 (+6.28%) Land $186,300 Building $440,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,896.00 | $589,400 Land $186,300 Building $403,100 |
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 | 3 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 201 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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