Essex County and Methuen City property record for 17 Ford St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,239 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,193 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,084 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14395 |
| Primary APN | 14395 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,239 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,181 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 514 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14395 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 FORD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 386 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
17 Ford St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1993.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FORD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3908 / 235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Ford St was $6,084, up 7% 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 | $6,084.00 (+6.96%) | $585,000 (+8.82%) Land $216,200 Building $368,800 | $638,155 (-5.63%) |
| 2025 | $5,688.00 (+2.54%) | $537,600 (+5.25%) Land $207,800 Building $329,800 | $676,210 |
| 2024 | $5,547.00 (+4.03%) | $510,800 (+12.09%) Land $189,500 Building $321,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,332.00 | $455,700 Land $168,500 Building $287,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Ford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 17 Ford 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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