Essex County and Methuen City property record for 16 Smith Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $6,134 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Apr 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00041B |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00041B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 210 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,874 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 SMITH AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
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 | 16 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JAMES J DOLLIVER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2947 |
| Document Number | 018588-247 |
| Book / Page | 18588 / 247 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2947 |
| Document Number | 0000008220, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18588/247 |
| Instrument | 20268220 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018242-334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18242/334 |
| Instrument | 4869 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2947 |
| Document Number | 017616-271 |
| Book / Page | 17616 / 271 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16715-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16715/5 |
| Instrument | 1592 |
| Name | JAMES J DOLLIVER |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| 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 | $6,134.00 (+7.86%) | $589,800 (+9.73%) Land $221,400 Building $368,400 | $600,612 (+4.97%) |
| 2025 | $5,687.00 (-0.52%) | $537,500 (+2.11%) Land $212,700 Building $324,800 | $572,185 |
| 2024 | $5,717.00 (+12.43%) | $526,400 (+21.12%) Land $194,100 Building $332,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,085.00 | $434,600 Land $172,500 Building $262,100 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 | 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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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