Essex County and Methuen City property record for 16 Norgate Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $317,500 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,978 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11157 |
| Primary APN | 11157 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,535 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,977 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 NORGATE RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | EDWARD BENOIT |
| Legal Block | 139B |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
16 Norgate Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 NORGATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 14, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16191 / 287 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 16191-287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 NORGATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017187-282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17187/282 |
| Instrument | 34605 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 NORGATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Document Number | 16191-287 |
| Book / Page | 16191 / 287 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16 NORGATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Document Number | 3805 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3805 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 NORGATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Document Number | 16003-161 |
| Book / Page | 016003 / 000161 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,117.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 NORGATE RD METHUEN MA 018443641, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 NORGATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-3641 |
| Document Number | 15844-113 |
| Book / Page | 015844 / 000113 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 EMERY RD TOWNSEND MA 014691272, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1272 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Norgate Rd was $4,978, up 7.1% 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 | $4,978.00 (+7.12%) | $478,700 (+8.99%) Land $191,900 Building $286,800 | $493,482 (+15.2%) |
| 2025 | $4,647.00 (+2.81%) | $439,200 (+5.53%) Land $183,000 Building $256,200 | $428,355 |
| 2024 | $4,520.00 (+7.7%) | $416,200 (+16.03%) Land $159,900 Building $256,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,197.00 | $358,700 Land $140,700 Building $218,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Norgate Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims 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 | 7 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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 Norgate Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 346 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: T-Mobile.
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