Essex County and Methuen City property record for 16 Willow St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,297 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00714 B:00019 L:00006 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00714 B:00019 L:00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2843 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 WILLOW ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 252400 |
16 Willow St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WILLOW ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15582 / 80 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015582-80 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 WILLOW ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4344 |
| Document Number | 15582-80 |
| Book / Page | 15582 / 80 |
| Instrument | 19517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $29.34 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 16 WILLOW ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4344 |
| Document Number | 155820084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15582/0084 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Willow St was $4,297, up 5.5% 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 | $4,297.00 (+5.53%) | $413,200 (+7.35%) Land $187,100 Building $226,100 | $490,612 (+37.09%) |
| 2025 | $4,072.00 (+2.47%) | $384,900 (+5.19%) Land $183,300 Building $201,600 | $357,865 |
| 2024 | $3,974.00 (+5.78%) | $365,900 (+13.95%) Land $164,300 Building $201,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,757.00 | $321,100 Land $145,400 Building $175,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Willow 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 Willow 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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