Essex County and Methuen City property record for 160 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,291 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (61,855 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,926 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00810 B:00069 L:00001 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00810 B:00069 L:00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,291 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,819 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 61,855 sqft (1.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 160 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
160 Howe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15555 / 338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 160 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016713-340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16713/340 |
| Instrument | 1522 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 160 Howe St was $5,926, up 6.8% 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 | $5,926.00 (+6.83%) | $569,800 (+8.68%) Land $289,600 Building $280,200 | $637,923 (+11.08%) |
| 2025 | $5,547.00 (+6.67%) | $524,300 (+9.5%) Land $275,100 Building $249,200 | $574,275 |
| 2024 | $5,200.00 (+1.15%) | $478,800 (+8.97%) Land $229,500 Building $249,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,141.00 | $439,400 Land $229,400 Building $210,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 160 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 160 Howe St 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 201 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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