Essex County and Methuen City property record for 16 Lawrence St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,950 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $308,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $5,377 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12484 |
| Primary APN | 12484 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,460 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12484 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 LAWRENCE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4421 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | BH |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 252400 |
16 Lawrence St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2020.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 LAWRENCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4421 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 16302-100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Lawrence St was $5,377, up 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,377.00 (+6.92%) | $267,800 (+9.44%) Land $153,900 Building $113,900 |
| 2025 | $5,029.00 (+6.48%) | $244,700 (+8.8%) Land $133,700 Building $111,000 |
| 2024 | $4,723.00 (-2.58%) | $224,900 (+5.69%) Land $125,900 Building $99,000 |
| 2023 | $4,848.00 | $212,800 Land $118,000 Building $94,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16 Lawrence St 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 · tidal / storm surge |
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 16 Lawrence St 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 1,006 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, T-Mobile.
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