Essex County and Methuen City property record for 16 Bates St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,201 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,509 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance Aug 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01014 B:00101 L:00006 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01014 B:00101 L:00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,201 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9162 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 BATES ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLANDS |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, APN METH M:01014 B:00101 L:00006, as of April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 12906-144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17206-286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17206/286 |
| Instrument | 35947 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15594-127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15594/127 |
| Instrument | 20623 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16005-197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 16005/197 |
| Instrument | 23008 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll as of April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,509.00 (+1.71%) | $426,200 (+4.41%) Land $207,200 Building $219,000 | $438,710 |
| 2024 | $4,433.00 (+5.57%) | $408,200 (+13.74%) Land $189,000 Building $219,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,199.00 | $358,900 Land $168,000 Building $190,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092525022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3181000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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