Essex County and Methuen City property record for 16 Briarcliff Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,500 (Sep 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $5,848 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01210 B:00110B L:00015Q |
| Primary APN | METH M:01210 B:00110B L:00015Q |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,654 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5136 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 BRIARCLIFF DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 10440 |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15Q |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
16 Briarcliff Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1988.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BRIARCLIFF DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-6475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 9351-264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 BRIARCLIFF DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-6475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16920-132 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16920/132 |
| Instrument | 15499 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 BRIARCLIFF DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-6475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15878-96 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15878/96 |
| Instrument | 13096 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Briarcliff Dr was $5,848, up 4.6% 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 | $5,848.00 (+4.62%) | $562,300 (+6.42%) Land $215,600 Building $346,700 | $623,047 (+1.59%) |
| 2025 | $5,590.00 (+1.32%) | $528,400 (+4.02%) Land $207,200 Building $321,200 | $613,320 |
| 2024 | $5,517.00 (+4.89%) | $508,000 (+12.99%) Land $182,000 Building $326,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,260.00 | $449,600 Land $161,000 Building $288,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Briarcliff Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2006) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Briarcliff Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 358 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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