Essex County and Methuen City property record for 17 Barker St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,813 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00614 B:00134 L:00006 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00614 B:00134 L:00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,301 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,125 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9274 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BARKER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 134 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
17 Barker St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BARKER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 17 BARKER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17074-215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17074/215 |
| Instrument | 26715 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Barker St was $4,813, up 2.1% 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 | $4,813.00 (+2.14%) | $462,800 (+3.91%) Land $210,500 Building $252,300 | $502,232 (+12.41%) |
| 2025 | $4,712.00 (+3.06%) | $445,400 (+5.8%) Land $210,500 Building $234,900 | $446,785 |
| 2024 | $4,572.00 (+4.12%) | $421,000 (+12.18%) Land $192,000 Building $229,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,391.00 | $375,300 Land $170,700 Building $204,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Barker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 79 units insured incl. 72 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 17 Barker 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 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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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